Posted 23 days ago
Courier Utility 070
@ Purolator
Red Deer, Alberta
Overview
Purolator is hiring a seasonal Utility Courier at its Red Deer depot to pick up and deliver customer packages on daily schedules. The role covers absent couriers on any shift, with 40 hours weekly, Monday to Sunday availability, and a pay rate of $29.58 per hour.
Pay:
$29.58 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Pick up and deliver customer packages on daily schedules
- Scan packages at pick-up, delivery and return
- Resolve problems on the road with Dispatch and customers
- Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
Requirements summary:
- Valid non-probationary driver's licence and clean driving abstract
- Pass written and road tests and defensive driving course
- Complete courier methods training
- Ability to read maps and lift up to 70 lbs
- Proficiency in English
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Warehouse, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 70 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Clean driving abstract, Defensive driving course, Courier methods training, Police Clearance Certificate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
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Purolator
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Full company description
Purolator Inc. is a leading integrated freight, package and logistics solutions provider. Delivering its customers’ promises since 1960, Purolator continues to expand its reach and renowned service levels and reliability to more people, more businesses and more places across the country and the world. Purolator is proud of its Canadian heritage and is focused on sustainably positioning itself for future growth and success. Purolator is also committed to contributing to the well-being of the communities it serves and where more than 14,000 of its employees love, work and play. Purolator's Social Media Guidelines: https://www.purolator.com/sites/default/files/2022-06/social-media-guidelines.pdf À propos de Purolator Purolator Inc. est un fournisseur de pointe de solutions intégrées de logistique et d’expédition de fret et de colis. Permettant à ses clients de tenir leurs promesses depuis 1960, Purolator continue d’élargir sa portée, sa fiabilité et ses niveaux de service réputés pour joindre davantage de particuliers, d’entreprises et de localités, partout au pays et dans le monde entier. Purolator est fière de son héritage canadien et veille à assurer sa durabilité, se positionnant pour croître et prospérer. Elle est également vouée à contribuer au bien-être des collectivités qu’elle sert, et dans lesquelles vivent, travaillent et se détendent ses plus de 14 000 employés.
- LinkedIn followers
- 69,496
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 6,183
- Reported office locations
- 2727 Meadowpine Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0E1, CA
- Business categories
- Freight Service
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Enterprise Software
- Other recorded names
- Purolator
- Purolator Inc.
- Specialties
- Distribution solutions
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Purolator Inc. is a leading integrated freight, package and logistics solutions provider. Delivering its customers’ promises since 1960, Purolator continues to expand its reach and renowned service levels and reliability to more people, more businesses and more places across the country and the world. Purolator is proud of its Canadian heritage and is focused on sustainably positioning itself for future growth and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Freight and Package Transportation |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Mississauga, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1960 |
| Specialties | Distribution solutions |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 121 |
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It’s not a package. It’s a promise®.
As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen? The journey starts with you. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver – it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you.
Seasonal Utility Courier - Red Deer
It’s not a package. It’s a promise® We are one of Canada’s largest courier and freight networks. With over 175 operations facilities, 100+ Purolator Shipping Centres and 1,200+ Authorized Shipping Agents across Canada and 30+ offices in the U.S., we are able to deliver more for our customers from coast to coast, every day.
We believe that developing a winning team of employees is critical to achieving our vision of making Canada stronger by delivering our customers’ promises. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a national organization that plays a meaningful role in the lives of all Canadians.
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Description
Job Details:
Location: Red Deer Depot - 115 Queens Drive, Red Deer AB
Working Hours: 40 weekly hours
Scheduled Shift: full-time, Monday-Sunday availability required; exact schedule varies depending upon needs (40 hours guaranteed)
Pay rate: $29.58 per hour
Please note: This is expected to be a temporary seasonal position until end of December 2026. Possibility for extension into March 2027 and beyond as well.
The Utility Courier picks up and delivers customer packages to meet daily pick-up and delivery schedules and resolves problems as they arise. Job covers other absent couriers that may be on any work shift.
Responsibilities
Pick up and deliver customer packages to meet daily pick-up and delivery schedules
Scan packages / mail as it is received, delivered, or returned to the depot at the end of the day
Resolve problems as they arise while on the road in collaboration with Dispatch and customers
Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections using a package scanner and electronic-Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (E-DVIR)
When inspections fail, the Courier advises the unit manager
Requirements
- Valid non-probationary Driver's License
- Clean Driving Abstract (please upload a current driver's abstract with your resume)
- Must successfully pass written & road test(s)
- Must successfully pass Defensive Driving course
- Must successfully pass Courier Methods training course
- Ability to read maps; Good sense of geographical direction
- Courier methods training and/or work related experience
- Proper scan and load techniques
- Ability to lift and/or carry up to 70 lbs.
- Successfully complete a criminal record check and employment verification to qualify
- Obtain a clear Police Clearance Certificate when required
Skills
Domestic Shipping
Courier Services
Shipping and Receiving Operations
Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.
POSTING DETAILS
Location: 070 - Red Deer
Working Conditions: On the Road; Warehouse Environment
Posting Number: 69894
Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.
Purolator complies with Canadian law in all recruitment practices. During pre-screening, we may use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and candidate matching, enabling our team to connect with qualified candidates faster.
Personal information is used solely for recruitment and managed in accordance with privacy legislation. For AI-related inquiries only, contact [email protected]. To apply, visit our Careers Page.
We recognize that employees and their families are essential to our success. We strive to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace, ensuring the right people have the tools they need to thrive.
Every day at Purolator is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, customers, and communities to make a positive impact. Learn more about our values at www.purolator.com.
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