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Volume Sampling Counter, Mail Operations

The Volume Counter assists in preparing offices for volume counts and records data regarding letter and oversized mail. They also complete route sampling forms and weigh mail for letter carrier delivery.

  • On-site
  • Cornwall, ON
  • Posted Aug 5, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 1, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Job Requisition Id: 199995 Business Function: Administrative Support Primary City: Cornwall Province: Ontario Employment Type: Temporary - New Employment Status: Temporary Language Requirement: English Essential Employee Class and Level: Working Hours: 3 hours a day, for 11 days ONLY Number of Vacancies: 10 Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD):2026/08/31 Job Description Do you take pride in helping your community? Are you organized and attentive to detail? If so, there may be a great opportunity for you with Canada Post. We require the temporary services of a Volume Counter, who will work under the direction of the Route Measurement Officer, to gather information about Letter Carrier routes. Job Responsibilities • Assist in preparing offices for a volume count • Count letter mail and oversized mail in letter carrier cases on a block basis and record the total • Complete Letter Carrier Route sampling forms, obtaining the information from letter carriers Job Responsibilities (continued) • Weigh mail for letter carrier delivery • Assist with analysis, using a calculator Qualifications • Grade 10 or Secondary 4 • Ability to read, write and communicate clearly and effectively • Strong listening skills • Basic math skills • Able to lift up to 23 kilograms (50 lbs) • Available to work for a minimum of 3 hours between the hours of 6:00 am to noon • Attention to detail, punctuality, professional demeanour • Ability to cooperate with others and follow direction well Other Information Canada 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 Volume Counter assists in preparing offices for volume counts and records data regarding letter and oversized mail. They also complete route sampling forms and weigh mail for letter carrier delivery.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least a Grade 10 education and the ability to lift up to 23 kilograms. Strong communication, basic math skills, and the ability to follow directions are essential for this role.

Listed skills

  • TeamworkPreferred
  • Attention to detailPreferred
  • CommunicationPreferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Attention to detail
  • Basic math
  • Communication
  • Listening skills
  • Punctuality
  • Professional demeanour
  • Teamwork
  • Data recording
  • Lifting
  • Calculators
  • Administrative Support
  • Lifting Ability
  • Information Gathering
  • English Language
  • General Mathematics
  • Listening Skills
  • Detail Oriented

Job areas

  • Administrative
  • Logistics
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Volume Analyst
  • Postal Service / Mail Room Worker
  • Mail Carriers and Sorting Clerks
  • Postal Service Clerks

Additional details

Minimum education
High school
Minimum experience
0+ years
Apply by
Sep 1, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
15 hours per week