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• Job ID #31545: Delivery Clerk
• Union: CUPE Local 5167
• Job Description ID #: 488
• Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on December 3, 2025.
• Duration: 12 months
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Summary Of Duties Reporting to the Supervisor, Vaccine Program, perform courier and mail service for Public Health Services. Perform heavy lifting and moving.

GENERAL DUTIES

Operating a commercial vehicle, pick-up and deliver mail and supplies from Canada Post, offices and clinics within the City of Hamilton. Other ad hoc deliveries as required.

Postmark all outgoing mail for Canada Post with the correct amount of postage for mailing in Canada, USA, Registered and International mail.

Operate and maintain postage machine; replenish postage in postage machine; and, maintain a daily log of postage costs for monthly distribution to program areas.

Transport specimens to City and Provincial labs for testing.

Properly collect, store and transport used syringes (sharps) and vaccines.

Collect and transport confidential papers and files in accordance with city policy and procedures.

Deliver equipment, supplies, educational materials, displays/presentation boards as requested.

Load, unload, deliver and store supplies. Complete inventory counts, as required.

Circle check of vehicle for safety and preventative maintenance issues and report collisions and incidents to Supervisor.

Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a mail room and as a courier in relation to duties listed above, normally acquired through a combination of education or related work experience.
• Have the ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions for the operation of simple equipment or the completion of routine office functions such as filing; write and convey messages.
• Must possess Class "G" Drivers' License valid in the Province of Ontario.
• Must provide a clean driving record certificate.
• Must be physically fit and physically capable of lifting heavy items.
• Must have a pleasant, courteous manner and relate well to others.

NOTE: The successful candidate will be required to provide immunization records, which may include TB testing prior to the start of employment to meet the requirements of Policy HSW-01 Staff Proof of Immunity to Vaccine Preventable Diseases.

Disclaimer:

Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.

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The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.