Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief

Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief

Location : Newport, NS, CA

Job Requisition Id : 192002

Business Function : Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers

Primary City : Newport

Other Location(s) :

Province : Nova Scotia

Employment Type : On Call Relief

Employment Status : Temporary

Language Requirement : English Essential

Area of Competition : Applicants residing within 75 km from the Post Office in which this job is located are preferred

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD) : 2026-01-08

Job 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 possession
• 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

Other Information

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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 .

All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous People (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or Persons with disabilities. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

Accessibility

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Employment Equity

Canada Post is committed to creating a safe workplace that embraces and celebrates everyone. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Persons with disabilities, Members of visible minorities, and Women.

Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and / or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and / or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental / psychological, and memory.

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