Career opportunities: Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, Permanent Relief

Job Description

Imagine making the open road your office. As a Permanent Relief Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier with Canada Post, you can. We’re recruiting for dependable, organized individuals to deliver mail to various communities.



As a permanent 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. Permanent Relief RSMCs are eligible for a total rewards package – including a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and pension plan. Working out of your assigned office you will have a set amount of hours guaranteed (15 hours per week), plus you may have the opportunity to work additional hours by taking on additional work when available.

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

Other Information

MANDATORY VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Have a satisfactory safe driving record 


• Possess a valid permanent provincial driver’s license 


• Provide the use of a vehicle with a minimum cargo space of 100 cu. ft. (2832 liters). Click here to know how to measure your vehicle's cargo capacity


• A metal roof-top and accessory power outlet to accommodate a Canada Post sign and flashing light 


• 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