Posted 23 days ago
Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief
@ Canada Post - Postes Canada
Kentville, Nova Scotia
Overview
Canada Post is hiring an on-call relief Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier in Kentville, Nova Scotia, to sort, collect and deliver mail across various communities. The work is done by driving a personal vehicle that must meet Canada Post requirements, and the role is temporary with a competitive salary and possible path to a permanent position. Applicants within 75 km of the Kentville post office are preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Sort, collect and deliver mail safely and on time
- Learn local roads, customers and delivery receptacles
- Process CPC products and services
- Wear Canada Post identification while on delivery
- Lift and carry items up to 50 lb
Requirements summary:
- Satisfactory safe driving record with driver's abstract
- Valid permanent provincial Class 5 or G licence
- Experience driving in all weather and traffic
- Vehicle meeting Canada Post cargo and access requirements
- Automobile liability insurance for vehicle use
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- 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 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | driver's abstract |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | driving record |
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Canada Post - Postes Canada
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A Stronger Canada – Delivered // Porteurs d’un Canada plus fort
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As the country's postal service and leading ecommerce delivery company, we’re committed to serving Canadians and Canadian businesses, working for the greener good, and delivering a stronger Canada. We are the only delivery organization with the network and commitment to serve all of the more than 17 million addresses across Canada. We operate the largest retail network in Canada, with almost 5,900 post offices in every corner of the country. Our nearly 68,000 employees connect us with Canadians and are proud to serve the communities where they live and work. Canadians are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to meeting their rapidly evolving needs and expectations. Our purpose, A Stronger Canada – Delivered, is anchored in our commitment to provide a service all Canadians can count on; demonstrate environmental and social leadership; and create a safe and welcoming workplace for all employees. En tant que service postal et chef de file de la livraison des colis du cybercommerce au pays, nous sommes déterminés à servir la population et les entreprises d’ici, et à être porteurs d’un Canada plus fort et plus vert. Grâce à notre réseau de livraison inégalé, nous avons la responsabilité de servir plus de 17 millions d’adresses d’un océan à l’autre. Avec près de 5 900 bureaux de poste, nous exploitons le plus vaste réseau de vente au détail au pays. Nos gens – quelque 68 000 employées et employés – servent fièrement les collectivités où ils vivent et travaillent, et nous relient à la population. Les Canadiennes et les Canadiens sont au cœur de tout ce que nous faisons, et nous mettons tout en œuvre pour répondre à leurs besoins et à leurs attentes qui évoluent rapidement. Notre raison d’être, Porteurs d’un Canada plus fort, repose sur notre volonté d’offrir un service sur lequel tout le monde peut compter, de faire preuve de leadership en matière d’environnement et de responsabilité sociale, et de créer un milieu de travail sécuritaire et accueillant.
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As the country's postal service and leading ecommerce delivery company, we’re committed to serving Canadians and Canadian businesses, working for the greener good, and delivering a stronger Canada. We are the only delivery organization with the network and commitment to serve all of the more than 17 million addresses across Canada. We operate the largest retail network in Canada, with almost 5,900 post offices in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Freight and Package Transportation |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 601 |
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Job Requisition Id: 204665
Business Function: Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers
Primary City: Kentville
Other Location(s):
Province: Nova Scotia
Employment Type: On Call Relief
Employment Status: Temporary
Language Requirement: English Essential
Area of Competition: Applicants residing within 75 km from the Post Office in which this job is located are preferred
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026/11/20
Job Description
Imagine that you could make the open road your office. As an on-call relief Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier 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 independently, as well as 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. Along with receiving a competitive salary, you will have the opportunity to grow with us and discover your career potential, as you may be eligible to apply for any upcoming permanent Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier positions.
Job Responsibilities
• Be adept at sorting, collecting and delivering mail items, in a safe and timely manner
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of local infrastructure including roads, customers and delivery receptacles
• Ensure mail is safely secured in their possession
Job Responsibilities (continued)
- Process various CPC products and services (Change of Address Notification, Damaged Mail, Items Delivered Bill (IDB) and others)
- Wear Canada Post identification while on delivery and ensure its visibility while delivering and collecting mail from customers
- Lift and carry items up to 50 lb/22.7 kg
- Have experience in making deliveries and operating a motor vehicle in all kinds of weather and traffic conditions
Qualifications
- Have a satisfactory safe driving record (driver's abstract required)
- Possess a valid permanent provincial driver’s license - class 5 or G.
Other Information
Mandatory Vehicle Requirements
- A minimum cargo capacity of 50 cu ft (1415 liters)
- Automatic Transmission
- Power windows;
- A metal roof-top and accessory power outlet to accommodate a Canada Post sign and flashing light;
- The middle of passenger window sill that is between 38” and 45” from the ground and maximum interior width of 56”;
- Fifth door / hatchback to allow for oversized and bulky items to be loaded; (Preferred)
- Provide and maintain the required automobile liability insurance for the use of your vehicle
- Notify your insurance company as to the use of your vehicle while employed at Canada Post
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Canada Post’s values and behaviours
Our Values - Trust, Respect and Deliver represent our fundamental promise to ourselves, our expectations of one and another and our shared duty to our country.
Our behaviours – Make the call, Know the destination, Deliver for others, Ignite our pride; embody our values, bringing them to life and guiding our actions.
We’re committed to living these values and practicing these behaviours every day. Learn more about the values and behaviours by visiting the Canada Post website.
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