Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief

Job Requisition Id: 181572
Business Function: Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers
Primary City: Lantz
Other Location(s):
Province: Nova Scotia
Employment Type: On Call Relief
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): 06/13/2024

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.

**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

**Job Responsibilities (continued)**:

- Process various CPC products and services (Change of Address Notification, Damaged Mail, Items Delivered Bill (IDB) and others)
- Wear Canada Post identification while on delivery and ensure its visibility while delivering and collecting mail from customers
- Lift and carry items up to 50 lb/22.7 kg
- Have experience in making deliveries and operating a motor vehicle in all kinds of weather and traffic conditions

**Qualifications**:
**Other Information**:
Mandatory Vehicle Requirements
- Have a satisfactory safe driving record
- Possess a valid permanent provincial driver’s license - class 5 or G.
- 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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Note: In order to be considered you will need to:
- Pass a pre-employment test and an interview.
- Please be aware that if selected you will be required to provide the following documents:
- Your resume
- A current driver’s abstract that is dated within the last 30 days

**Safety Sensitive Positions**
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position and has additional requirements under Canada Post's Substance Use Policy.

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