Letter Carrier - Gananoque

Job Description

Job Requisition Id: 166260Business Function: Delivery Agent or Letter CarrierPrimary City: GananoqueOther Location(s):Province: OntarioEmployment Type: Temporary - NewEmployment Status: TemporaryLanguage Requirement: English EssentialNumber of Vacancies 1SalaryJob Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):03/20/2023All 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 DescriptionCanada Post is an exciting place to work! And you can be part of it!We deliver billions of items to Canadians each year – and you can be a big part of making this happen. As a temporary, on-call delivery agent (also known as a letter carrier), you’ll be the face of Canada Post in your community and make sure customers and businesses get the mail and parcels they’re waiting for.Does this sound like you? The role of delivery agent would be a great fit if you:like meeting people and making their dayenjoy being outside and active year-roundwant to work for a great national companywould be proud to serve your fellow CanadiansJob ResponsibilitiesWhat will you do?You’ll start your day in the depot, sorting and preparing the day’s deliveriesYou’ll load and drive a Canada Post postal vehicleJob Responsibilities (continued)You’ll then spend most of your day outside, delivering mail and packages by foot or by vehicle to customers on your routeYou’ll return to the depot to unload the day’s incoming mail and packages for later deliveryQualificationsWhat must you have?A valid Class 5 or Class G driver’s licence with a safe driving record for at least 3 years (driver's abstract required)The physical ability to lift mail items weighing up to 22.7 kg (50 lb) and carry items weighing up to 15.9 kg (35 lb) regularly throughout the dayThe ability to work in all types of weatherThe availability to be on-callThe ability to read, write and speak English and/or FrenchThese help, too!Experience in customer serviceExperience making deliveries or working as a driverIn Return, We OfferCompetitive payExtensive classroom and on-the-job training about your duties and safety on the jobOpportunities for permanent employmentPlease note that mandatory pre-employment assessments and job training may take place in third-party facilities such as clinics and hotels, where specific COVID 19 protocols are in place. Access to these third-party facilities will require compliance with any such protocols.Other InformationToday’s Canada Post - Canada Post is an e-commerce powerhouse, delivering billions of items every year. We help small businesses grow. We enrich lives in remote communities. We connect Canadians with each other and to the rest of the world. And we do all this by providing residential and business customers with the best possible delivery experience in the country.We like to promote from within and can offer you a career rather than a job. While, like all of our delivery agents, you’ll start out on a temporary, on-call basis, you’ll have the opportunity to grow with us and obtain a permanent position … even try out new jobs in different areas of the company.Safety Sensitive PositionsThis position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position.Employment EquityCanada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.Conflict of InterestThe Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.AccommodationCanada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.Important MessageYour 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.Our ValuesWe value diversity as an essential part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future. We believe that attracting, developing, and retaining people who reflect the diversity of Canada is essential to our success because this matters to all communities and customers we serve.Canada Post’s corporate values reflect the principles, beliefs and aspirations that guide our behaviour and shape our culture.Safety – We are committed to a safe and healthy environment for all our stakeholders.Customer – We serve Canadians with pride and passion.Respect – We treat each other with fairness and respect.Integrity – We act responsibly and with integrity.Transformation – We will innovate and transform to win in the marketplace.

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