Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier (RR- 12 or less RMB)

Job Requisition Id: 200304 
Business Function: Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers 
Primary City: Sidney 
Province: British Columbia 
Employment Type: Full-Time 
Employment Status: Permanent 
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): 2026-05-27

Job Description

Imagine starting a career with a world leader in the postal industry, recognized as one of Canada’s top employers and best corporate citizens. As a Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier with Canada Post, you can. We’re looking for dependable, organized individuals to deliver mail in various communities.

If you enjoy 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.
You’ll be joining an organization focused on growth and innovation, and enjoy a comprehensive total rewards package – including a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and retirement package and the chance to grow with us and explore your career potential.

Job Responsibilities

 

• Be adept at sorting, collecting and delivering mail items, in a safe and timely manner

 

• Provide a qualified replacement or helper to cover vacation/absences or extra hours (as required)

 

• 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

Schedule A- Mayne RR 1

Other Information

Annual Pay: $31,809.47 - $36,671.62 (The annual pay is comprised of annual wages, annual variable allowance and annual vehicle expense, if applicable)

Minimum Annual Wages: $27,552.18

Maximum Annual Wages: $32,414.33

Annual Vehicle Expense: $3,800.75

Annual Variable Allowance: $456.54 (The time required to complete variables is not included in the weekly amount as noted above) –Variable

allowances may include compensation for the annualized total of unaddressed admail Householder Sets (points per call), Personal Contact Items, and Lock changes.

 

Job Details: 
Weekly working hours: Estimated to be 17.3 - 21.5 hours  based on 5 days per week (not including time to complete variables) 
Route length in Kms: 20.90 km 
Points of call: 487

Mandatory Vehicle Requirements 

• A minimum cargo capacity: 100 cu ft (2832 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 
• Have a satisfactory safe driving record 
• Possess a valid permanent provincial driver’s license - class 5 or G. 

 

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Note: In order to be considered you will need to:
•Pass  an interview.

Please be aware that if selected you (external candidates) will be required to provide the following documents:
•Your resume
•A current driver’s abstract that is dated within the last 30 days

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.