Delivery Agent - Canada Post, Vaudreuil-Dorion

AI Summary

Canada Post is actively seeking a temporary, on-call Delivery Agent in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec. This vital role involves starting your day sorting and preparing mail and packages, then loading and driving a Canada Post postal vehicle. You will spend a significant portion of your day delivering items by foot or vehicle to customers on your designated route. Key requirements for this position include possessing a valid Class 5 or G driver's licence with a safe driving record for at least three years, demonstrating the physical ability to handle mail items up to 22.7 kg, and maintaining on-call availability.

About the Delivery Agent Role at Canada Post

As a Delivery Agent, you will be a crucial link connecting Canadians, ensuring billions of items reach their intended recipients each year. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to be the face of Canada Post within the Vaudreuil-Dorion community, making sure customers and businesses receive their eagerly awaited mail and parcels. Your day will typically begin at the depot, where you will meticulously sort and prepare the day's deliveries. Following this, you will load your Canada Post postal vehicle, embarking on your route to deliver mail and packages. A significant part of your responsibilities will involve being outside, actively delivering items by foot or by vehicle, regardless of the weather conditions. Upon completing your route, you will return to the depot to unload any incoming mail and packages, preparing them for subsequent delivery. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive in an active, outdoor environment year-round and are proud to serve their fellow Canadians.

Qualifications and What We Look For

To excel as a Delivery Agent, several essential qualifications are required. Candidates must hold a valid Class 5 or Class G driver’s licence, along with a safe driving record spanning at least three years, for which a driver's abstract will be necessary. The physical demands of this role are considerable, requiring the ability to lift mail items weighing up to 22.7 kg (50 lb) and regularly carry items weighing up to 15.9 kg (35 lb) throughout the day. Given the nature of postal delivery, the successful agent must be prepared and able to work effectively in all types of weather conditions. Furthermore, availability to be on-call is a fundamental aspect of this temporary position. Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking either English or French is also a prerequisite. While not strictly mandatory, previous experience in customer service or a background in making deliveries or working as a driver would be highly beneficial for this Canada Post role.

Canada Post Values and Career Growth

Joining Canada Post means becoming part of an e-commerce powerhouse dedicated to providing the best possible delivery experience across the country. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where our employees can grow. While this Delivery Agent role begins on a temporary, on-call basis, it offers significant opportunities for permanent employment and career advancement within the company. Canada Post is built upon core values: Trust, Respect, and Deliver. These values represent our fundamental promise to ourselves, our expectations of one another, and our shared duty to our country. Our guiding behaviours—Make the call, Know the destination, Deliver for others, Ignite our pride—embody these values, bringing them to life and shaping our daily actions. We are dedicated to living these values and practicing these behaviours every day, ensuring a positive and productive work environment for every mail delivery professional.