Job Posting Job Requisition Id: 179949

Business Function: Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers

Primary City: Merritt

Province: British Columbia

Employment Type: On Call

Employment Status: Temporary

Language Requirement: English Essential

Area of Competition: Applicants residing within 75 km from the Post Office in which this job is located are preferred

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/01/2024

All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous people (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or persons with a disability. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

Job Description

Imagine that you could make the open road your office. As an on-call relief Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier with Canada Post, you can. We're recruiting for dependable, organized individuals to deliver mail on an on-call basis to various communities. If you enjoy working with the public and independently, as well as operating a motor vehicle in all kinds of weather and traffic conditions, then you're ready to embark on a rewarding career and call the open road your office. As an on-call relief employee with Canada Post, you'll be working with an organization focused on growth and innovation, and recognized as one of Canada's top employers and best corporate citizens. Along with receiving a competitive salary, you will have the opportunity to grow with us and discover your career potential, as you may be eligible to apply for any upcoming permanent Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier positions.

Job Responsibilities

Project a positive and courteous manner when dealing with customers face-to-face

Be adept at sorting, collecting and delivering mail items, in a safe and timely manner

Acquire and maintain knowledge of local infrastructure including roads, customers and delivery receptacles

Ensure mail is safely secured in their possession

Qualifications

Other Information

Mandatory Vehicle Requirements

Have a satisfactory safe driving record

Possess a valid Class 5 or Class G driver's licence with a safe driving record for at least 3 years (driver's abstract required)

A minimum cargo capacity of 100 cu ft (2832 liters)

A metal roof-top and accessory power outlet to accommodate a Canada Post sign and flashing light

Fifth door / hatchback to allow for oversized and bulky items to be loaded (preferred)

Provide and maintain the required automobile liability insurance for the use of your vehicle

Notify your insurance company as to the use of your vehicle while employed at Canada Post

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Important Message

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as Canada Post cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Know the destination – We understand Canada Post's strategy and goals and how we contribute to them, and we move forward with open minds when exploring new approaches.

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Our Values have three dimensions: "We matter as individuals, We matter to one another, We matter to our country"

TRUST: I earn the trust placed in me every day, and I trust that my safety and well-being are everyone's top priority. We do our best work when we trust each other. We value the trust Canadians have in us, and understand it is earned with every decision and interaction.

RESPECT: I understand respect is the foundation of a successful workplace. We respect each other as colleagues and treat each other as we would like to be treated. We respect our country and the communities we serve, and understand we have a responsibility to be a positive force for change.

DELIVER: I challenge myself to safely deliver every day because what I do matters. We are a network of people, united by what we accomplish and deliver together. Delivering a stronger Canada for Canadians is at the heart of what we do.