Postal Clerk-Whitehorse

Job Requisition Id: 173375   
Business Function: Delivery Operations   
Primary City: Whitehorse  
Other Location(s):  
Province: Yukon  
Employment Type: Temporary - New  
Employment Status: Temporary  
Language Requirement: English Essential  
Employee Class and Level: PO 04  
Number of Vacancies: 4   
Salary: $22.68 per hour
Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):12/27/2023
 

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

Experience the dynamic mail operations environment only Canada Post can offer. As a self-starter with a flexible schedule, you will have the opportunity to work a variety of shifts including, days, evenings, overnights and weekends. This temporary on-call position is a great opportunity to learn about the business of mail operations, as well as the great jobs available at Canada Post.

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will: 

 

• Operating and shuttling of corporate vehicles 
• Operation of material handling equipment 
• Receiving and accepting mail items
• Sort, scan and sequence and batch mail items
• Transferring and loading of a postal truck
• Transfers and dispatching of parcels and packets
• Completes reports and documentation

Job Responsibilities (continued)

 

• Maintain a satisfactory safe driving record and their appropriate class of provincial driver’s license during their employment with Canada Post when operating a corporate vehicle
• Lift mail items weighing up to 22.7 kilograms (50lbs)
• Perform other postal clerk duties as required 
• Performance a variety of sales/customer service activities to ensure complete customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• No Experience necessary
• Experience working in a production environment is an asset

Other Information

You will be required to pass pre-employment tests and an interview.

 

Please note that mandatory pre-employment assessments and job training may take place in third-party facilities such as clinics and hotels, where specific COVID 19 protocols are in place. Access to these third-party facilities will require compliance with any such protocols.

 

 

CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE: 
• A character reference letter 

 

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 will represent Canada’s 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.

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.

 

Conflict of Interest
The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.

 

Accommodation

Canada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated.  All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

 

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.

 

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