Postal Clerk

The Opportunity:

The Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement, Mail Services and Records Centre Branch, has an immediate opening for a Permanent Part Time Postal Clerk located in Yorkton. This position will provide backup to the current Postal Clerk and will be scheduled for approximately 2-3 days per month as well as when needed for vacation coverage and sick leave coverage. The work schedule for this location is Monday to Friday from 8:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-5:00pm.

This position is responsible for processing a large volume of incoming and outgoing mail for a varied client base. Duties of this position include sorting, metering, and handling of letters, packages, and boxes. You will read, understand, memorize, and recall various pieces of information, such as codes, locations, etc. in order to sort and meter mail quickly and accurately. You will perform routine maintenance and operation of postage meter equipment, including changing ink cartridges and filling water wells. You will give information on postal rates and regulations. You will be required to lift and carry mail bags, boxes and parcels of up to 30kg and perform related duties as assigned.

Driving within the town is required for delivery and pickup of mail to various provincial government and affiliated offices. The successful candidate must have a good driving record including a current and valid driver’s license as daily driving within the town is required. You must also have a thorough knowledge of the rules to safely operate a motor vehicle.

The successful candidate must be able to lift and carry heavy articles up to 30kg, repeatedly, on a daily basis. This position requires standing for long periods of time, repetitive motion (wrist), some exposure to noise from machinery, exposure to dust, and handling of hazardous materials (i.e. medical specimens).

The successful candidate will be flexible to successfully adapt to changing work environments, processes, and workloads. He or she will also be creative and a team player to cooperatively discover and implement solutions to challenges that arise. The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are typically obtained through a combination of education and/or related experience.

• Receive, sort, meter, and classify all incoming and outgoing mail for customers.
• Classify mail by category based on priority, cost factors, and destination (e.g., special delivery, registered mail, priority mail).
• Provide information and respond to customer inquiries regarding available services, postal routes, rates, and couriered mail; explain delays, mailing procedures, practices, and best mailing methods.
• Load and unload non‑government delivery vehicles and sort outgoing mail according to destination.
• Operate postal equipment such as postal meters and scales; load rate software on postage‑meter and manifest systems; and perform minor maintenance on postal meters.
• Produce automated daily and monthly customer‑usage reports from postage‑meter and manifest systems.
• Perform periodic physical counts of interoffice mail by sorting, weighing, and recording customer usage.
• Drive within the community to deliver and pick up mail for various provincial government and affiliated offices.

Job Capabilities:

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of:

• The “Rules of the Road” for safe and efficient operation of a vehicle
• Government policies that affect Occupational Health and Safety, Employment Standards, Privacy and others
• Postal regulations and procedures

Technical Skills:

• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications (eg. Word, Excel) to input, update, edit, retrieve, maintain and transmit information with speed and accuracy
• Ability to read, memorize and recognize information such as addresses, codes and locations to ensure mail is sorted and processed accurately and within strict timeframes
• Ability to identify, clarify and analyze relevant issues or concerns and implement solutions in a timely fashion
• Ability to work independently and as a contributing member in a team environment in order to complete work assignments, achieve common goals and contribute towards a positive workplace
• Ability to listen, accurately comprehend and respond to inquiries from co-workers, clients and other agencies and to relay information in an accurate, clear, concise and courteous manner
• Liaise with other agencies, staff, ministries and the public to obtain, exchange, coordinate or confirm information while maintaining confidentiality and staying within policies and procedures
• Ability to take the initiative to independently assess and adjust your workload, taking into consideration changing priorities, tight deadlines, multiple reporting relationships and constant interruptions
• Ability to quickly and accurately assess and respond to unexpected and potentially dangerous situations, such as wet mailbags, in order to ensure the safety of yourself and others

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level A)
• Critical Thinking (Level A)
• Digital Skills (Level A)
• Interacting with Others (Level A)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level A)
• Managing Self (Level A)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.

The Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement coordinates and delivers property management, information technology, procurement, project management, transportation, and other support services for government ministries and agencies. The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.