Letter Carrier - Delivery Agent

xpatjobs       |    Location:Thompson , Manitoba       |    Country:Canada

Job Requisition Id: 168150 Business Function: Delivery Agent or Letter Carrier Primary City: Thompson Other Location(s): Province: Manitoba Employment Type: Temporary - New Employment Status:Temporary Language Requirement: English Essential Salary: $22.68 Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/01/2023 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 Canada 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), youll be the face of Canada Post in your community and make sure customers and businesses get the mail and parcels theyre 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 day enjoy being outside and active year-round want to work for a great national company would be proud to serve your fellow Canadians Job Responsibilities What will you do? Youll start your day in the depot, sorting and preparing the days deliveries Youll load and drive a Canada Post postal vehicle Job Responsibilities (continued) Youll then spend most of your day outside, delivering mail and packages by foot or by vehicle to customers on your route Youll return to the depot to unload the days incoming mail and packages for later delivery Qualifications What must you have? A valid Class5 or ClassG drivers licence with a safe driving record for at least 3years (driver''s abstract required) The physical ability to lift mail items weighing up to 22.7kg (50lb) and carry items weighing up to 15.9kg (35lb) regularly throughout the day The ability to work in all types of weather The availability to be on-call The ability to read, write and speak English and/or French These help, too! Experience in customer service Experience making deliveries or working as a driver In return, we offer: Competitive pay Extensive classroom and on-the-job training about your duties and safety on the job Opportunities for permanent employment Please 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 Information Todays 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, youll start out on a temporary, on-call basis, youll 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 Positions This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position. Employment Equity Canada Post will represent Canadas 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 Interest The 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. Accommodation Canada 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 Message Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as Canada Post cannot make assumptions about your