Canada Post

Postal Clerk - Christmas Casual from Nov 15 to Jan 15


PayCompetitive
LocationCalgary/Alberta
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 170219

      Job Requisition Id: 170219
      Business Function: Plant Operations
      Primary City: Calgary
      Other Location(s):
      Province: Alberta
      Employment Type: On Call
      Employment Status: Temporary
      Language Requirement: English Essential
      Number of Vacancies 25
      Salary:
      Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

      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

      Interested in earning good money over the holiday season? Canada Post is going through the most exciting period in our history. And you can be part of it!

      The holiday season is our busiest time of the year, when Canadians count on us more than ever. This is a time when we typically deliver over one million parcels each day – and you can be a big part of making this happen! Working from November 15 to January 15 as a Postal Clerk, you’ll help us sort holiday mail and parcels to make sure customers and businesses receive what they’re waiting for.

      Does this sound like you? The role of Postal Clerk would be a great fit if you:

      • can do physical work and handle shifts
      • enjoy being part of a team
      • take pride in the work you

      Job Responsibilities

      What will you do?

      • You’ll sort mail items into batches
      • You’ll operate mail-processing equipment

      Job Responsibilities (continued)

      • You’ll transport mail between floors or sections, using rolling or motorized equipment
      • You’ll check mail items to make sure the address and postage are correct
      • You’ll enter data into a computer.

      Qualifications

      What must you have?

      • The availability to work from November 15th to January 15th
      • The flexibility to work shifts – days, evenings, nights and weekends
      • The ability to stand in one place for up to 3.5 hours at a time
      • The ability to bend, reach, lift and carry items
      • The ability to read, write and speak English and/or French

      This helps, too!

      • While experience is not required, it would help if you had worked previously in a warehouse or plant environment

      In return, we offer:

      • Competitive pay
      • On-the-job training

      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.

      Other Information

      Today’s 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.

      While this is a temporary position, you’ll be well paid and have the opportunity to learn more about postal plant operations and the great jobs available at Canada Post.

      Safety Sensitive Positions
      This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position.

      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.

      Our Values

      We value diversity as an essential part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future. We believe that attracting, developing, and retaining people who reflect the diversity of Canada is essential to our success because this matters to all communities and customers we serve.

      Canada Post’s corporate values reflect the principles, beliefs and aspirations that guide our behaviour and shape our culture.

      Safety – We are committed to a safe and healthy environment for all our stakeholders.
      Customer – We serve Canadians with pride and passion.
      Respect – We treat each other with fairness and respect.
      Integrity – We act responsibly and with integrity.
      Transformation – We will innovate and transform to win in the marketplace.

  • About the company

      Canada Post Corporation, trading as Canada Post, is a Crown corporation which functions as the primary postal operator in Canada.