Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier On-Call Relief – Canada Post – Rouyn-Noranda, QC

If the open road appeals to you more than a desk, Canada Post has a role worth considering. The corporation is looking for a Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier (On-Call Relief) based in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec — a temporary, on-call position that puts you behind the wheel and out into the community, delivering mail across local routes in all kinds of conditions.

This isn’t your typical indoor job. You’ll be sorting and delivering mail independently, navigating local roads, and building a solid knowledge of your routes and customers. It’s a role that suits someone who’s self-sufficient, dependable, and comfortable on the road year-round. As an on-call employee, you also become eligible to apply for upcoming permanent Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier positions — making this a genuine foot in the door with one of Canada’s largest Crown corporations.

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

As an on-call relief carrier, you’ll be dispatched as needed to cover routes throughout the Rouyn-Noranda area. Your day involves sorting, collecting, and delivering mail and parcels safely and on time, processing Canada Post products and services, and maintaining a thorough knowledge of local infrastructure — roads, delivery receptacles, and customer locations. You’ll wear Canada Post identification while on duty and keep it visible throughout your shift.

This position carries physical demands: you’ll be required to lift and carry items up to 50 lb (22.7 kg). You’ll also be responsible for ensuring mail remains secure at all times and for operating your personal vehicle in compliance with Canada Post’s requirements. Safe driving practices and adherence to Canada Post’s values of Trust, Respect, and Deliver are central to the role.

Benefits and Salary

Canada Post offers a competitive salary for this on-call relief position. While specific wage details are not listed in this posting, the organization is recognized as one of Canada’s top employers and best corporate citizens. Beyond pay, on-call employees gain valuable experience and the opportunity to apply for permanent carrier positions as they become available.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day work as a Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier revolves around delivering reliable postal service to customers across your assigned routes. Being organized, safety-conscious, and efficient are what keep operations running smoothly and customers satisfied.

• Sort, collect, and deliver mail items safely and on time across assigned rural and suburban routes
• Acquire and maintain thorough knowledge of local roads, customers, and delivery receptacles
• Ensure mail is securely in your possession at all times during delivery
• Process Canada Post products and services including Change of Address Notifications, Damaged Mail, and Items Delivered Bills (IDB)
• Wear and display Canada Post identification visibly while delivering and collecting mail
• Lift and carry items up to 50 lb / 22.7 kg as required throughout the shift
• Operate a personal motor vehicle in all weather and traffic conditions while complying with Canada Post vehicle requirements

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate is independent, reliable, and comfortable navigating varying road conditions throughout the year. Canada Post values individuals who take initiative, communicate clearly in French, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to safe and responsible driving.

• Valid provincial driver’s licence (Class 5 or G) — permanent, not graduated
• Satisfactory safe driving record — a current driver’s abstract dated within the last 30 days will be required if selected
• Personal vehicle meeting Canada Post specifications — minimum 50 cu ft (1,415 L) cargo capacity, automatic transmission, power windows, metal roof-top with accessory power outlet, and specific window sill height requirements
• Automobile liability insurance for vehicle use while employed, with your insurer notified of this use
• French language proficiency — French is essential for this position
• Experience making deliveries and operating a vehicle in various weather and traffic conditions
• Residing within 75 km of the Rouyn-Noranda Post Office is preferred

How to Apply

To apply, use the link below to submit your application through the official Canada Post careers portal. Make sure your resume is up to date and be prepared to provide a current driver’s abstract (dated within the last 30 days) if you are selected.

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