Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief – Canada Post – Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC

Delivering mail by vehicle across rural and suburban communities is the work of this on-call relief Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier job at Canada Post in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. The position is temporary, with one vacancy.

You’ll sort, collect and deliver mail on an on-call basis, working independently and driving in all kinds of weather and traffic. The job needs a valid Class 5 or G licence and a vehicle that meets Canada Post’s requirements.

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

Your day centres on delivering mail safely and on time. You’ll learn the local roads, customers and delivery receptacles on your routes, keep the mail secured while it is in your possession, and process products and services such as Change of Address Notification, Damaged Mail and Items Delivered Bill (IDB).

You’ll wear Canada Post identification while on delivery, keep it visible when delivering and collecting mail from customers, and lift and carry items up to 50 lb (22.7 kg). Canada Post says on-call relief employees may be eligible to apply for upcoming permanent Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier positions.

Benefits and Salary

Canada Post mentions a competitive salary but gives no pay rate or figure. Ask about the rate if you are invited to an interview.

The position is temporary and on-call, so the hours depend on when relief is needed. Canada Post also says it will accommodate candidates who ask for it, and it keeps that information confidential.

Responsibilities

The duties below cover handling the mail, knowing your routes and meeting the physical side of the job. Some of them involve processing customer-related products and services.

• Sort, collect and deliver mail items in a safe and timely manner
• Learn and keep up to date on local infrastructure, including roads, customers and delivery receptacles
• Keep mail secured while it is in your possession
• Process products and services such as Change of Address Notification, Damaged Mail and Items Delivered Bill (IDB), among others
• Wear Canada Post identification on delivery and keep it visible while delivering and collecting mail from customers
• Lift and carry items up to 50 lb (22.7 kg)
• Make deliveries and drive in all kinds of weather and traffic conditions

Requirements / Skills

You need a satisfactory safe driving record, a valid permanent provincial driver’s licence (Class 5 or G) and a vehicle that meets Canada Post’s specifications. The vehicle type depends on whether the postal installation has routes with RMB delivery, so ask which specifications apply to this one.

• Satisfactory safe driving record
• Valid permanent provincial driver’s licence, Class 5 or G
• Dependable and organized, able to work independently
• Experience making deliveries and driving in all kinds of weather and traffic conditions
• Cargo capacity: at least 50 cu ft (1415 litres); for an installation with fewer than 12 RMB deliveries, 50, 100 or 150 cu ft (1415, 2832 or 4247 litres)
• Metal roof-top and accessory power outlet to hold a Canada Post sign and flashing light
• Fifth door or hatchback for oversized and bulky items (preferred)
• Automatic transmission and power windows if the installation has more than 12 RMB deliveries, with the middle of the passenger window sill between 38 and 45 inches from the ground and a maximum interior width of 56 inches
• Automobile liability insurance for your vehicle, kept up to date, and your insurer notified that you use the vehicle while employed at Canada Post
• Pass an interview to be considered
• Documents if selected: your resume and a driver’s abstract dated within the last 30 days

All qualified candidates will be considered, but preference goes to Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) or persons with disabilities. This is a special measure employment equity initiative, and candidates who want preferential consideration must self-identify. The position may also be classified as Safety Sensitive, so check Canada Post’s Substance Use Policy.

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date before submitting.

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