Letter Carrier - Delivery Agent 1

Job Title: Letter Carrier - Delivery Agent 1

Location: Thompson, MB, CA

Employment Type: Temporary - New

Job ID: 187294

Job Requisition Id: 187294

Business Function: Delivery Agent or Letter Carrier

Primary City: Thompson

Province: Manitoba

Employment Status: Temporary

Language Requirement: English Essential

Salary: $22.68/h

Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/09/2025

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! As a temporary, on-call delivery agent (also known as a letter carrier), you’ll be the face of Canada Post in your community and ensure customers and businesses receive the mail and parcels they’re 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?

• You’ll start your day in the depot, sorting and preparing the day’s deliveries
• You’ll load and drive a Canada Post postal vehicle
• You’ll spend most of your day outside, delivering mail and packages by foot or by vehicle to customers on your route
• You’ll return to the depot to unload the day’s incoming mail and packages for later delivery

Qualifications

What must you have?

• A valid Class 5 or Class G driver’s 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 22.7kg (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

Other Information

Today’s Canada Post is an e-commerce powerhouse, delivering billions of items every year. We help small businesses grow and connect Canadians with each other and the rest of the world.

We like to promote from within and can offer you a career rather than a job. While you’ll start out on a temporary, on-call basis, you’ll have the opportunity to grow with us and obtain a permanent position.

Safety Sensitive Positions
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position and has additional requirements under Canada Post's Substance Use Policy.

Employment Equity
Canada Post is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Important Message
Your 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.