Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief 1 – Canada Post – Rimouski, QC

Canada Post has one on-call relief Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier position available in Rimouski, QC. Other locations listed in the posting: Auvergne, Beauport and Charlesbourg. This is a temporary, on-call position. French is essential for this role, and applicants living within 75 km of the post office are preferred.

The work puts you behind the wheel on rural and suburban routes, sorting and delivering mail and parcels to customers across the region. You’ll work independently, in all weather and traffic conditions, and deal with customers face to face when the route calls for it.

About the Role: Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief 1

On a delivery shift, you’ll sort the mail for your assigned route, then drive it to completion in your own vehicle. You’ll handle parcels weighing up to 50 lb (22.7 kg), collect outgoing mail from customers, and process Canada Post products and services such as Change of Address Notifications, Damaged Mail reports, and Items Delivered Bills. You’re expected to wear Canada Post identification visibly throughout your shift.

Because routes pass through communities you’ll get to know well, you’ll build and maintain familiarity with local roads, delivery receptacles, and customers. Mail must be kept safely secured in your possession at all times, and every interaction with the public calls for a courteous and professional manner. Canada Post describes this position as potentially Safety Sensitive, which means additional requirements apply under its Substance Use Policy.

Benefits and Salary

The posting describes this as a competitive salary position. No specific wage figure is stated. As an on-call relief employee, you may be eligible to apply for upcoming permanent Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier positions as they become available. The posting also notes that Canada Post is recognized as one of Canada’s top employers and best corporate citizens.

Responsibilities

The duties for this position cover the full delivery cycle: sorting mail before the route, driving it to completion, and handling customer-facing transactions along the way. You’ll also be responsible for maintaining knowledge of the routes you cover and processing a range of Canada Post service documents.

• Sort, collect, and deliver mail items in a safe and timely manner on assigned rural and suburban routes
• Operate a motor vehicle in all kinds of weather and traffic conditions throughout the delivery area
• Project a courteous manner when dealing with customers face to face during deliveries and collections
• Secure mail safely in your possession throughout the shift
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of local roads, customers, and delivery receptacles on your assigned routes
• Process Canada Post products and services, including Change of Address Notifications, Damaged Mail reports, and Items Delivered Bills
• Wear Canada Post identification visibly while on delivery and while collecting mail from customers
• Lift and carry items up to 50 lb (22.7 kg)

Requirements / Skills

This role requires a valid driver’s licence, a vehicle that meets Canada Post’s cargo and equipment specifications, and a clean driving record. The posting marks several vehicle requirements as mandatory and notes that candidates must pass a pre-employment test and interview before being selected.

• Valid permanent provincial driver’s licence (required)
• Satisfactory safe driving record (required; a current driver’s abstract dated within the last 30 days must be provided if selected)
• Experience making deliveries and operating a motor vehicle in all kinds of weather and traffic conditions
• Personal vehicle meeting mandatory specifications: minimum cargo capacity of 50 cu ft (1,415 litres), automatic transmission, power windows, metal roof-top with accessory power outlet for Canada Post sign and flashing light, passenger window sill height between 38″ and 45″ from the ground with maximum interior width of 56″; a fifth door or hatchback is preferred
• Automobile liability insurance covering use of your vehicle for Canada Post deliveries (required; your insurance company must be notified of this use)
• French language proficiency (essential)
• Residency within 75 km of the Rimouski post office (preferred)
• Pre-employment test and interview must be passed prior to hire
• Resume must be submitted with application

Canada Post gives preference to Indigenous people (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and persons with a disability under a special measure employment equity initiative. Candidates from these groups who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify. Canada Post also encourages applications from women and members of visible minorities.

How to Apply

To apply, use the link below to reach the official Canada Post job posting. Have your resume and a recent driver’s abstract (dated within the last 30 days) ready before you submit.

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