Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief

Job ID: J0613-0615 Category: Collection & Delivery Location: 40 Royal Vista DR NW Calgary City / Province: Calgary, Alberta Employment Type: On-call Relief Job Closing Date: (dd/mm/yyyy) 27/06/2013 Language Requirement: English essential Imagine that you could have a flexible work schedule and make the open road your office. As an on-call relief employee 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 with the public and 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. Note: Applicants residing within 75 km from the Post Office in which this job is located are preferred. The successful candidate will: • Be adept at sorting, collecting and delivering mail items within their specified route, in a safe and timely manner • Provide and maintain the required vehicle for the route. (See Mandatory Vehicle Requirements below) • Wear Canada Post identification while on delivery and ensure its visibility while delivering and collecting mail from customers • Collect mail from receptacles en route to deliver • Process various forms (Change of Address Notification, Damaged Mail, and others) • Perform vehicle maintenance tasks • Ensure mail is safely secured in their possession • Collect money for CODs • Lift and carry items up to 66 lb/30 kg • Obtain and maintain automobile liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 • Maintain a satisfactory safe driving record • Be available to cover off absence’s and vacations for Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers • Perform all other duties as required Job requirements (Education and Work experience): • Grade 10 or Secondary 4 • Enjoying working with the public • Experience in making deliveries and operating a motor vehicle in all kinds of weather and traffic conditions • Ability to lift and carry heavy items (up to 66 lbs / 30 kilograms) • Ability to organize material for delivery • Ability to maintain records and prepare routine reports • Good communication Skills • Must be able to obtain and maintain automobile insurance liability of not less than $1,000,000. • Must have a satisfactory safe driving record • Must have held for the past 2 years a valid permanent provincial driver's license. • Must be able to provide a vehicle that meets with the MANDATORY VEHICLE requirements outlined below As part of the selection process selected candidates will be required to complete a security screening process Our 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. Other information about this job: MANDATORY VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS: • A minimum cargo space allowance of 100 cubic feet; (*Note – If you provide a vehicle with less than 100 cubic feet you will not be compensated for any additional trips required as a result thereof) • No significant obstruction between the driver and passenger seats that would inhibit accessing the passenger side window to deliver to rural mailboxes, such as storage compartments, emergency brakes and manual transmission shifts; • Power windows; and • A metal roof-top • Accessory power outlet to accommodate a Canada Post sign and flashing light. NOTE: You must provide and maintain the required automobile liability insurance for the use of your vehicle as well as notify your insurance company as to the use of your vehicle while employed at Canada Post as RSMC/OCRE. • Pass a pre-employment test and interview To facilitate the review of your application for this position in a timely manner candidates are required to provide the following documents; Please attach to your profile: • Your resume • A current driver’s abstract that is dated within the last 30 days • A copy of your vehicle registration • A character reference letter from someone who has known you for the past 2 years and • Proof of past employment (ex: pay stub, confirmation of employment letter). Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Canada Post offers: • Competitive pay • A strong community of employees: Our employees drive innovation and ensure that our business continues to evolve to meet our customers' changing needs • The satisfaction of a job well done: You'll be part of a winning team that touches the lives of millions Additional Skills: Class 5 Driver's License Operating a Motor Vehicle Customer Oriented Handling Cash Lifting & Carrying (up to 30 kgs / 66 lbs) Organizational Skills Prepare Routine Reports Self-motivated Teamwork Working in all Weather Conditions Working with the Public Working without Supervision Careers that deliver: If you're ready to make a difference and discover your full potential, Canada Post delivers a variety of exciting and challenging career opportunities across the country. As one of Canada’s top employers and best corporate citizens, we’re committed to attracting, retaining and developing a winning team to meet the evolving needs of Canadians and secure our future.  Canada Post is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. 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. 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