Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief – Canada Post – Hastings, ON

Canada Post is hiring an On-call Relief Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier based in Hastings, Ontario. If the open road appeals to you and you take pride in keeping communities connected, this could be the role you’ve been looking for. With one vacancy available, Canada Post is seeking a dependable, organized individual ready to deliver mail across rural and suburban routes on an on-call basis.

This role puts you behind the wheel and out into the community — sorting and delivering mail independently while navigating various weather and road conditions. It’s a great way to build experience with one of Canada’s most recognized employers, and on-call relief employees may become eligible to apply for permanent Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier positions as they arise.

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

As an on-call relief carrier, your day revolves around sorting, collecting, and delivering mail safely and on schedule. You’ll develop a strong working knowledge of local roads, customers, and delivery receptacles across your assigned routes. You’ll also handle a range of Canada Post products and services, including Change of Address Notifications, Damaged Mail, and Items Delivered Bills (IDB), while wearing Canada Post identification visibly at all times.

Physical readiness matters in this role — you’ll be lifting and carrying items up to 50 lb (22.7 kg) regularly. Your personal vehicle will be used for deliveries, so it must meet Canada Post’s mandatory vehicle requirements, including minimum cargo capacity, automatic transmission, power windows, a metal roof-top, and accessory power outlet. You’ll also need to maintain the required automobile liability insurance and notify your insurer of your vehicle’s use for Canada Post deliveries.

Benefits and Salary

Canada Post offers a competitive salary for this on-call relief position. As an employee of one of Canada’s top-rated employers, you’ll have access to growth opportunities and may be considered for permanent positions in the future. Canada Post is recognized not only as a leading employer but also as one of Canada’s best corporate citizens, committed to an equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day, this role is all about reliable, safe delivery across rural and suburban routes in the Hastings area. You’ll be the face of Canada Post in the communities you serve, and your organizational skills and knowledge of local infrastructure will be key to your success.

• Sort, collect, and deliver mail items safely and on time across assigned routes
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of local roads, customers, and delivery receptacles
• Secure all mail in your possession at all times to prevent loss or damage
• Process Canada Post products and services, including Change of Address Notifications, Damaged Mail, and Items Delivered Bills (IDB)
• Wear Canada Post identification visibly throughout all delivery and collection activities
• Lift and carry items up to 50 lb/22.7 kg as required
• Operate a motor vehicle safely in various weather and traffic conditions

Requirements / Skills

The right candidate for this role is someone who is self-sufficient, safety-conscious, and comfortable working independently in all kinds of conditions. Canada Post values applicants who live within 75 km of the Hastings post office and who already hold the necessary licensing and vehicle requirements to get started.

• Valid permanent provincial driver’s licence — Class 5 or G required
• Satisfactory safe driving record — a current driver’s abstract dated within the last 30 days will be required upon selection
• Eligible personal vehicle meeting Canada Post requirements: minimum 50 cu ft (1,415 L) cargo capacity, automatic transmission, power windows, metal roof-top, and accessory power outlet
• Valid automobile liability insurance and willingness to notify your insurer of your vehicle’s use for Canada Post deliveries
• Experience making deliveries or operating a motor vehicle in varied weather and traffic conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb (22.7 kg) regularly throughout the workday
• Preference given to applicants residing within 75 km of the Hastings post office

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official Canada Post job posting using the link below. Have your resume and a current driver’s abstract (dated within the last 30 days) ready before submitting your application.

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