Printing and Mail Clerk - City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon

About this opportunity

The City of Saskatoon is hiring for two permanent part-time Printing and Mail Clerk positions within the Digital Technology department under the Strategy and Transformation division. This is a CUPE 59 position operating within a centralized mail service environment in Saskatoon.

Who we're looking for

Candidates must meet specific education, technical knowledge, and physical abilities to qualify for these jobs in Saskatoon.

• Grade 12 education.
• One year's related experience.
• Knowledge of high speed printing and mailing practices, procedures and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate production printers, folder inserter, high speed postage meter and other print shop and mailing equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and deal effectively and courteously with staff, customers, vendors and external agencies.
• Ability to physically perform the assigned duties of the position which include working with noisy equipment, standing for extended periods and lifting up to 30 kilograms throughout the day.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple priorities while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in completing assigned tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel) is essential, while Microsoft PowerPoint, Publisher and Adobe (Illustrator, Photoshop) would be an asset.
• Experience working in a fast paced, demanding deadline driven production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.
• Must be available to work Mondays and Fridays.

What you'll do

Working under the supervision of the Printing and Mailroom Supervisor, you will handle equipment operations and mail processes across civic departments.

• Receives, sorts and delivers mail and packages for civic departments, Saskatoon Police Service, and Boards on a scheduled basis, including sorting and expediting mail to and from Canada Post Corporation.
• Maintains record of incoming and outgoing registered mail and courier material, including completing related delivery documentation.
• Requisitions and maintains sufficient postage in postage machine and prepaid postage account at Canada Post Corporation.
• Records, reconciles and processes postage charges for civic departments, Saskatoon Police Service and Boards.
• Prepares, configures, and operates envelope inserter to operate efficiently while monitoring the quality of product.
• Receives and reviews printing requests and communicates with customers to collect additional information required to complete printing job to customer's expectations.
• Evaluates problems that occur in the printing process (customer or internal issues) and makes necessary adjustments to ensure product quality.
• Performs necessary maintenance, cleaning, and calibrations of all print and mailroom equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Communicates with print and mail equipment manufacturers to address equipment performance concerns.
• Orders and maintains an inventory of printing and mailroom supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Who you'll work with

This role collaborates closely with the Printing and Mailroom Supervisor, internal staff across various civic departments, the Saskatoon Police Service, Boards, customers, vendors, and external agencies.