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

Canada Post is looking for dependable, organized individuals to join their team as an On-call Relief Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier based out of Mildmay, Ontario. This position services both the Mildmay and Formosa offices, making it a great fit for someone who knows the area and enjoys working independently on the road.

As part of one of Canada’s most recognized employers, you’ll be delivering mail and parcels across communities while representing a trusted national institution. It’s a role that keeps you moving — literally — and offers real potential to grow into a permanent position down the line.

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

On-call relief carriers step in to ensure that mail delivery continues without interruption across rural and suburban communities. Day to day, that means sorting and delivering mail items efficiently and safely, all while navigating local roads in varying weather and traffic conditions. You’ll need a solid knowledge of your delivery area — the roads, the customers, and the mailboxes — to keep things running smoothly.

This role also involves processing Canada Post products and services such as Change of Address Notifications, Damaged Mail, and Items Delivered Bills. You’ll be expected to wear your Canada Post identification visibly at all times while on delivery, and to handle items up to 50 lb (22.7 kg) as part of your regular duties. Safety and professionalism are at the core of everything you’ll do.

Benefits and Salary

Canada Post offers a competitive salary for this role. As an on-call relief employee, you’ll also have the opportunity to apply for upcoming permanent Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier positions, giving you a pathway to long-term employment. Canada Post is widely recognized as one of Canada’s top employers and best corporate citizens, committed to a workplace that values equity, diversity, and inclusion. Candidates who are Indigenous Peoples or Persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply under the special measure employment equity initiative.

Responsibilities

Working as an on-call relief carrier means stepping in whenever coverage is needed and performing the full scope of mail delivery duties. Your reliability and attention to detail will directly impact the communities you serve. Here’s what the role involves on a day-to-day basis:

• Sort, collect, and deliver mail items in a safe and timely manner across assigned routes
• Acquire and maintain thorough knowledge of local roads, customers, and delivery receptacles
• Secure mail safely in your possession throughout the delivery process
• Process Canada Post products and services including Change of Address Notifications, Damaged Mail, and Items Delivered Bills
• Wear Canada Post identification visibly at all times while delivering and collecting mail
• Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lb (22.7 kg)
• Operate a motor vehicle safely in all weather and traffic conditions

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who takes pride in doing reliable work independently and has the driving experience and vehicle needed to handle a demanding delivery route. Canada Post values candidates who demonstrate trustworthiness, respect, and a commitment to service. Here’s what you’ll need to qualify:

• 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 if selected
• Appropriate personal vehicle with a minimum cargo capacity of 50 cu ft (1,415 litres), automatic transmission, power windows, metal roof-top, and accessory power outlet; fifth door/hatchback preferred
• Automobile liability insurance covering use of your vehicle for Canada Post duties
• Experience making deliveries and operating a vehicle in various weather and traffic conditions
• Residency within 75 km of the Mildmay Post Office is preferred
• Ability to pass an interview as part of the selection process

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 have a current driver’s abstract (dated within the last 30 days) ready to provide if you are selected.

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