Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief – Canada Post – Sainte-Clotilde, QC

Canada Post is looking for a dependable, on-call relief Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier to serve the communities around Sainte-Clotilde, QC. If the idea of making the open road your office appeals to you, and you’re the kind of person who takes pride in getting things done independently — rain, shine, or snowstorm — this could be exactly the right fit.

This on-call, temporary position involves sorting, collecting, and delivering mail across rural and suburban routes. You’ll be working with your own vehicle, covering deliveries in and around Sainte-Clotilde, Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil, and St-Cyrille-de-Wendover. Beyond the day-to-day route, there’s a real path forward here — on-call carriers may be eligible to apply for permanent positions as they become available.

About the Role: Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier (On-call Relief)

As an on-call relief carrier, your primary responsibility is to ensure mail and parcels are sorted and delivered safely and on time. You’ll build familiarity with local roads, delivery points, and customer receptacles across your assigned routes. You’ll also handle Canada Post products and services in the field, including Change of Address Notifications, Damaged Mail reports, and Items Delivered Bills (IDB).

This role calls for someone who is comfortable working independently in all weather conditions and who maintains professionalism while representing Canada Post on the road. You’ll be required to wear your Canada Post identification visibly at all times while on delivery, and to keep mail securely in your possession throughout your route. Physical fitness matters here too — you’ll be lifting and carrying items up to 50 lb (22.7 kg).

Benefits and Salary

Canada Post offers a competitive salary for this on-call relief role. As a recognized top employer in Canada, the organization provides opportunities for growth, including the potential to transition into a permanent Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier position. Canada Post is also committed to an equitable and inclusive workplace and offers accommodation throughout the hiring process for those who require it.

Responsibilities

Working as a relief mail carrier means your days are active and varied. You’ll be responsible for the full delivery cycle — from sorting at the start of your shift to ensuring every item reaches its destination safely. Here’s a closer look at what the role involves day to day:

• Sort, collect, and deliver mail items in a safe and timely manner across assigned rural and suburban routes
• Build and maintain knowledge of local roads, customers, and delivery receptacles in your service area
• Secure all mail in your possession throughout the delivery process to prevent loss or damage
• Process Canada Post products and services in the field, including Change of Address Notifications, Damaged Mail, and Items Delivered Bills (IDB)
• Wear Canada Post identification visibly at all times while delivering and collecting mail from customers
• Lift and carry parcels weighing up to 50 lb / 22.7 kg as required
• Operate a personal vehicle safely across all weather and traffic conditions, ensuring it meets Canada Post’s mandatory vehicle requirements
• Maintain valid automobile liability insurance and notify your insurance provider of vehicle use during employment

Requirements / Skills

Canada Post is looking for a reliable, organized individual who can handle an independent workload and adapt quickly to varying conditions. The right candidate is comfortable on the road, detail-oriented with mail handling, and prepared to represent Canada Post’s values of Trust, Respect, and Deliver. French language proficiency is essential for this position.

• Valid permanent provincial driver’s licence — Class 5 or G, with a satisfactory safe driving record
• Personal vehicle meeting mandatory Canada Post specifications: minimum 50 cu ft (1,415 L) cargo capacity, automatic transmission, power windows, metal roof-top with accessory power outlet, and appropriate window sill height
• Valid automobile liability insurance covering use of vehicle for Canada Post deliveries
• Experience making deliveries and operating a motor vehicle in varied weather and traffic conditions
• Physical capability to lift and carry items up to 50 lb / 22.7 kg
• French language proficiency — French Essential for this posting
• Applicants residing within 75 km of the Post Office in Sainte-Clotilde are preferred
• Current driver’s abstract dated within the last 30 days will be required upon selection

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official Canada Post job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and that you have a recent driver’s abstract (dated within the last 30 days) ready to provide if selected.

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