Canada Post

Volume Counter - Sherwood Park


PayCompetitive
LocationEdmonton/Alberta
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 188367

      Job Requisition Id: 188367
      Business Function: Operations Support
      Primary City: Edmonton
      Province: Alberta (CA-AB)
      Employment Type: Temporary - New
      Employment Status: Term
      Language Requirement: English Essential
      Employee Class and Level: UPCEA01
      Salary: $23.82/hour

      Job Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 11/04/2025

      Other Information About this Job:

      One day of training: TBC

      Two Week Term Assignment: June 2 to June 13, 2025 (Monday - Friday), Must be available mornings (3 hours per day)

      Eligibilty List will be created for future competitions

      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

      Do you take pride in helping your community? Are you organized and attentive to detail? If so, there may be a great opportunity for you with Canada Post.


      We require the temporary services of a Volume Counter, who will work under the direction of the Route Measurement Officer, to gather information about Letter Carrier routes.

      Job Responsibilities

      • Assist in preparing offices for a volume count

      • Count letter mail and oversized mail in letter carrier cases on a block basis and record the total

      • Complete Letter Carrier Route sampling forms, obtaining the information from letter carriers

      Job Responsibilities (continued)

      • Weigh mail for letter carrier delivery

      • Assist with analysis, using a calculator

      Qualifications

      • Grade 10 or Secondary 4

      • Ability to read, write and communicate clearly and effectively

      • Strong listening skills

      • Basic math skills

      • Able to lift up to 23 kilograms (50 lbs)

      • Available to work for a minimum of 3 hours between the hours of 6:00 am to noon

      • Attention to detail, punctuality, professional demeanour

      • Ability to cooperate with others and follow direction well

      Other Information

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


      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
      If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.


      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.


      Leadership Behaviours
      Decision Making – A champion of the organization who takes calculated risks and makes prudent, common sense decisions about current issues, future opportunities and resource requirements in a timely, well thought out manner, that aligns with the corporation's best interests.
      Accountability – An individual who strives for performance excellence and who holds him/herself and direct reports accountable for decisions and actions and for learning from mistakes when intended results are not achieved.
      Business Orientation – A proactive individual who understands the competitive nature of the business, and is committed to sustaining the business through excellent customer service and new business opportunities.
      Execution – A focused and self-motivated individual who acts with a sense of urgency and delivers on time and within budget, by dealing effectively with challenges and ambiguous situations.
      Leading People – A compelling communicator and leader who engages, motivates and inspires others to achieve results and who encourages personal growth and finding better ways of doing things.


      Our Values
      Canada Post’s corporate values reflect the principles, beliefs and aspirations that guide our behaviour and shape our culture.
      Transformation – We will innovate and transform to win in the marketplace.
      Customer – We serve Canadians with pride and passion.
      Integrity – We act responsibly and with integrity.
      Respect – We treat each other with fairness and respect.
      Safety – We are committed to a safe and healthy environment for all our stakeholders.

  • About the company

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