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

Canada Post is filling one Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief position based in Palmerston, Ontario. This is a temporary, on-call role, meaning you work when called upon to cover routes rather than on a fixed schedule.

Day to day, you’ll sort, collect and deliver mail to rural and suburban customers, operating your own vehicle on assigned routes in all weather and traffic conditions.

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

You’ll be responsible for sorting and delivering mail items safely and on time, while keeping mail secured in your possession throughout the route. You’ll also need to learn and retain knowledge of local roads, customers and delivery receptacles within the communities you serve.

Beyond standard delivery, you’ll process Canada Post products and services such as Change of Address Notifications, Damaged Mail and Items Delivered Bills. You must wear your Canada Post identification visibly at all times while delivering and collecting mail. The role also requires you to lift and carry items up to 50 lb (22.7 kg).

Because this is an on-call relief position, your schedule will vary. On-call relief employees who perform well may be eligible to apply for permanent Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier positions as they become available.

Benefits and Salary

The posting describes this role as offering a competitive salary. No specific wage figure is stated. As a temporary on-call employee, hours will depend on when you are called in to cover routes.

Responsibilities

The duties in this role cover the full delivery cycle: preparing mail for the route, carrying it securely, and completing any required paperwork or service transactions along the way. The list below reflects what the posting states.

• Sort, collect and deliver mail items safely and on time across rural and suburban routes
• Secure mail in your possession throughout the delivery and collection process
• Learn and maintain knowledge of local roads, customers and delivery receptacles in your assigned communities
• Process Canada Post products and services, 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
• Lift and carry items up to 50 lb (22.7 kg)
• Operate a motor vehicle for deliveries in all kinds of weather and traffic conditions

Requirements / Skills

The posting sets out both licensing and vehicle requirements. A valid driver’s licence and a satisfactory driving record are required. Your personal vehicle must also meet Canada Post‘s mandatory specifications.

Applicants who live within 75 km of the Palmerston Post Office are preferred. The posting also notes that preference will be given to Indigenous People (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) or Persons with disabilities under a special measure employment equity initiative; candidates from these groups who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

• Valid permanent provincial driver’s licence: Class 5 or G (required)
• Satisfactory safe driving record: a driver’s abstract is required
• Experience making deliveries and operating a motor vehicle in varied weather and traffic conditions
• Vehicle cargo capacity: minimum 50 cu ft (1,415 litres) with automatic transmission, power windows, a metal roof-top and accessory power outlet, a passenger window sill height between 38″ and 45″ from the ground, and a maximum interior width of 56″
• Fifth door or hatchback on your vehicle to accommodate oversized and bulky items (preferred)
• Automobile liability insurance for use of your vehicle, with your insurer notified of its use for Canada Post work
• Language: English Essential

How to Apply

To apply, use the link below to access the official Canada Post job posting. Have your resume and a current driver’s abstract ready before you submit.

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