Supervisor, Letter Carrier, Relief – Canada Post – Saskatoon, SK

Canada Post has three openings for a Supervisor, Letter Carrier, Relief in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This is a full-time term position at a salary of $73,103.00, with a language requirement of English Essential.

The role covers the daily supervision of letter carriers, mail service couriers and RSMCs assigned to a postal station. You’ll oversee sortation, routing and delivery operations while managing staff scheduling, performance and workplace safety.

About the Role: Supervisor, Letter Carrier, Relief

Day to day, you’ll plan, direct and inspect the operation of a work unit to make sure mail is sorted, routed and delivered on schedule and in line with corporate regulations and service commitments. Scheduling staff, determining the need for extra relief staff and authorizing overtime when required all fall within your scope.

You’ll also measure distances for delivery to new or existing points of call, propose route changes when needed and consult with Route Measurement Officers. Assessing relay bundle arrangements to keep conveyance costs down is part of the work as well.

On the people side, you’ll supervise, coach and train employees, resolve staff issues and consult with Labour Relations and union representatives on collective agreement matters. You’ll work with shop stewards to address complaints before the grievance stage where possible.

Workplace safety and health is a standing responsibility. You’ll promote and implement programs for your team and take corrective action whenever unsafe operating conditions arise.

Benefits and Salary

This position pays an annual salary of $73,103.00. It is a full-time term role, and the posting does not list additional benefits beyond this figure.

Responsibilities

The position covers a broad range of operational and people-management duties across a postal station. You’ll be responsible for keeping delivery operations running on schedule, maintaining service standards and supporting your team through training, coaching and issue resolution. Data entry, reporting and liaison with other supervisors are also part of the day-to-day work.

• Plan, direct and inspect the daily work of a unit to ensure efficient sortation, routing and delivery in line with corporate regulations and service commitments
• Schedule staff, assess the need for extra relief employees and authorize overtime as required
• Check performance and appearance of delivery employees regularly while they are on their routes
• Measure delivery distances to new or existing points of call; propose route changes and consult with Route Measurement Officers
• Assess relay bundles and drops to ensure routes are properly serviced and conveyance costs are minimized
• Train new employees in their duties and instruct them on new methods and procedures; resolve staff issues and consult with Labour Relations and union representatives on collective agreement matters
• Promote and implement workplace safety and health programs and take corrective action to address unsafe conditions
• Enter employee, volume and addressing data into corporate systems and prepare reports to monitor performance and control operational costs
• Liaise with other supervisors to coordinate operations and resolve operational problems
• Report and follow up on repairs to buildings, equipment and assets, coordinating with third parties as required
• Maintain customer relations, investigate delivery impediments and initiate suspension of delivery when unsafe conditions cannot be resolved

Requirements / Skills

The posting sets out both required qualifications and assets. On the experience side, you need either team management experience or experience in a unionized environment, along with a valid permanent driver’s licence and a satisfactory driving record. A post-secondary credential and experience with distribution or customer service are listed as assets.

• High School diploma or provincial equivalent (GED) (required); equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu
• Minimum 1 year of experience managing a team (required) OR minimum 2 years of experience working within a unionized environment (required)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (required)
• Valid permanent driver’s licence: no graduated or temporary licence; must meet Canada Post’s Driver Safety Program requirements, which include no more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years, no more than 3 demerit points in a single violation and no licence suspension or prohibition in the last 3 years (required)
• Post-secondary degree or diploma (asset)
• Experience with distribution processes (asset)
• Experience in a customer service role dealing with customers (asset)

Canada Post gives preference to Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and Persons with disabilities under a special measure employment equity initiative. Candidates from these groups who wish to receive preferential consideration must self-identify. Accommodation is available throughout the hiring process on request.

How to Apply

Apply using the link below before the closing date of October 21, 2026. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects the experience the posting asks for before submitting.

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