Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief

Job summary

The mail carrier is responsible for the safe and timely sorting, collection, and delivery of mail items to various communities. They must also maintain knowledge of local infrastructure and ensure all mail is securely handled during transit.

Job details

Job Requisition Id: 201181 Business Function: Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers Primary City: Valcourt Other Location(s): Province: Quebec Employment Type: On Call Relief Employment Status: Temporary Language Requirement: French Essential Number of Vacancies 1 Recruiter’s name: GHIZLANE BAKKOU Position Reports To: BERNARD COTE Area of Competition: All qualified RSMC, and PRE and qualified OCRE (OCRE must be employed within 75km of this postal installation). Other Canada Post employees may apply for RSMC job opportunities that are advertised on the www.canadapost.ca/careers external website.Posting Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026/09/14Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026/09/30Job 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 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 • 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 possessionJob 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 Have a satisfactory safe driving record (driver's abstract required) Possess a valid permanent provincial driver’s license - class 5 or G. Other Information Mandatory Vehicle Requirements A minimum cargo capacity of 50 cu ft (1415 liters) Automatic Transmission Power windows; A metal roof-top and accessory power outlet to accommodate a Canada Post sign and flashing light; The middle of passenger window sill that is between 38” and 45” from the ground and maximum interior width of 56”; 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 A minimum cargo capacity of 50 cu ft (1415 liters), 100 cu ft (2832 liters) or 150 cu ft (4247 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 Click here to know how to measure your vehicle's cargo capacityCanada Post’s values and behaviours Our Values - Trust, Respect and Deliver represent our fundamental promise to ourselves, our expectations of one and another and our shared duty to our country. Our behaviours – Make the call, Know the destination, Deliver for others, Ignite our pride; embody our values, bringing them to life and guiding our actions. We’re committed to living these values and practicing these behaviours every day. Learn more about the values and behaviours by visiting the Canada Post website.

What you’ll do

The mail carrier is responsible for the safe and timely sorting, collection, and delivery of mail items to various communities. They must also maintain knowledge of local infrastructure and ensure all mail is securely handled during transit.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid class 5 or G driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Additionally, they are required to provide their own vehicle that meets specific cargo capacity and equipment standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Career growth opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mail delivery
• Sorting mail
• Vehicle operation
• Customer service
• Time management
• Safe driving
• Logistics
• Organization
• Motor Vehicle Operation
• Safe Driving
• Valid Driver's License
• French Language
• Innovation
• Sorting
• Flashing (Weatherproofing)

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Government & Public Sector
• Rural Mail Carrier
• Postal Service / Mail Room Worker
• Mail Carriers and Sorting Clerks
• Postal Service Mail Carriers