Job Requisition Id: 187762Business Function: Delivery Agent or Letter CarrierPrimary City: CourtenayOther Location(s):Province: British ColumbiaEmployment Type: Temporary - NewEmployment Status: TemporaryLanguage Requirement: English EssentialNumber of Vacancies: 8Salary: $23.81 per hourJob Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 02/21/2025All 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), 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:enjoy being outside and active year-roundwant to work for a great national companywould be proud to serve your fellow CanadiansJob ResponsibilitiesWhat 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.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.QualificationsWhat must you have?A valid Class 5 or Class G drivers 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 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 OfferCompetitive pay.Extensive classroom and on-the-job training about your duties and safety on the job.Opportunities for permanent employment.Other InformationTodays 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 PositionsThis position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position and has additional requirements under Canada Post''s Substance Use Policy.Employment EquityCanada 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.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Letter Carrier - Delivery Agent