Courier Driver

Job Information
Job Title: Courier Driver
Job Requisition ID: 75876
Ministry: Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 23, 2025
Classification: Equipment  Operator  1
Salary: $1,797.31 to $2,186.70 bi-weekly ($46,909- $57,072/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:

Every Service Alberta & Red Tape Reduction (SARTR) member strives to enable the success  of our Ministry partners and Albertans by providing exceptional client-focused services that meet and exceed our clients' expectations. We are looking for collaborative, agile, solutions-focused individuals with strong communications skills and a strong service orientation. Does this describe you?  If so—please read on

For more information about the Ministry of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, please visit:

Are you passionate about navigating the city's streets and delivering more than just packages? Do you thrive in a dynamic role where every mile presents an opportunity for optimization? If you're ready to drive our mission forward, keep reading

Under the guidance of the Logistics Supervisor, you'll be the captain of a safe and efficient motor vehicle, entrusted with the important task of seamlessly transporting interdepartmental documents and Canada Post mail throughout the Edmonton area. Join us on the road to operational excellence

This position impacts government as a whole, as our drivers are facilitating the expeditious flow of correspondence on behalf of all ministries.

Specific responsibilities for this role include:

• Pick up and delivers mail and materials in a timely manner as assigned within the scheduled route.
• Loads and unloads incoming/outgoing mail and materials to designated areas for processing.
• Dumps mailbags, stacks, and accurately sorts interdepartmental mail to appropriate locations.
• Assists in the processing of outgoing Canada Post material on EST(Electronic Shipping Tools) and the metering of outgoing letter mail on computerized mailing equipment.
• Operates in a safe and responsible manner adhering to the legislation of the Alberta HighwayTraffic Act.
• Performs visual checks and routine preventative maintenance, including vehicle cleaning inside and out.
• Operates a cellular device to communicate with supervisor, dispatcher, drivers, and clients.
• Acts as a front-line representative with customers and liaises between the client and the courier service.
• Accountable for the safe handling of sensitive financial and ministerial documents
• Security of the vehicle and its contents while transporting mail and material at all times. 

To be successful in this role, you need to have:

• Minimum of high school education completed.
• A good understanding of the courier service operation and its regulations.
• A full working knowledge of provincial government locations in the Edmonton area.
• A good understanding of the Canada Posts' rates, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to operate two-way communication device, and its capabilities.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• Possession of a valid class 5 driver's license.
• Six months driving experience preferably in a courier service environment.
• Experience in operating and minor maintenance of light duty vehicles.
• Proficient interpersonal communication skills to convey information between clients, co-  workers, and superiors.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good mobility and dexterity and must be in reasonable physical health as manual labour and being regularly able to lift up to 75 required.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

• Systems Thinking: you will consider how work completed can impact a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the Alberta Public Service.
• Creative Problem Solving: you will assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
• Agility: you will need to provide results in a complex, diverse, and changing environment.
• Drive for Results: you will work with your team to set goals and priorities and to deliver outcomes that are consistent with the direction of the department.
• Develop Networks: you will proactively build networks, connect, and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
• Build Collaborative Environments: you will lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• Develop Self and Others: you will drive by example a team culture that is focused on continuous learning and growth and encourage self-development through experience sharing.
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High school Diploma plus six months experience in driving, operation, preventative maintenance, and routing servicing of light transport vehicles or equivalent as described below:

Equivalency
Directly related experience or education considered based on:

• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education; or
• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience

Required

• 10 years clean Drivers Abstract.
  
  

Assets

The following will be considered assets:

• Advanced/winter/defensive driving training.
• Dangerous goods training.
• Knowledge of Government of Alberta mail and/or Canada Posts' rates, rules, and regulations.
• Local Courier experience.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
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To be considered for this competition, applicants must include a well-written cover letter and a clear and concise resume that indicates how your experience aligns with the scope of this position.

Currently, there is one temporary salaried position for one-year duration.

Hours of work are 40 hours per week.

This position is located at the Main Floor, Muriel Stanley Venne Provincial Centre, Street, Edmonton Alberta.

If a security screening is required;

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.)

If temporary assignments or under-fills will be considered:

• Northern Allowance.
• Shift work.
• Travel; etc.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service -
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - 
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - 
• Professional learning and development - 
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – 
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply  
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply online. Please visit for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Cynthia Masemola