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Volume Sampling Counter 1

Location: 

Edmonton, AB, CA

Job Requisition Id: 189752  
Business Function: Operations Support  
Primary City: Edmonton 
Province: Alberta (CA-AB) 
Employment Type: Seasonal Relief 
Employment Status: Term 
Language Requirement: English Essential 
Employee Class and Level: UPCEA01 

Salary: $23.82/hour

Job closing date(MM/DD/YYYY): 04/11/2025

 

Other Information about this Job:

One day of training: TBC

Two week Term assignment: May 26 to June 6, 2025 (Monday to Friday) *Time may vary depending on workload.

 

All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous people (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or persons with a disability. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify. ***

 


 

Job Description

Do you take pride in helping your community? Are you organized and attentive to detail? If so, there may be a great opportunity for you with Canada Post.


We require the temporary services of a Volume Counter, who will work under the direction of the Route Measurement Officer, to gather information about Letter Carrier routes.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing offices for a volume count

• Count letter mail and oversized mail in letter carrier cases on a block basis and record the total

• Complete Letter Carrier Route sampling forms, obtaining the information from letter carriers
 

Job Responsibilities (continued)

• Weigh mail for letter carrier delivery

• Assist with analysis, using a calculator

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or Secondary 4

• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly and effectively

• Strong listening skills

• Basic math skills

• Able to lift up to 23 kilograms (50 lbs)

• Available to work for a minimum of 3 hours between the hours of 6:00 am to noon

• Attention to detail, punctuality, professional demeanour

• Ability to cooperate with others and follow direction well

Other Information

 

Employment Equity
Canada Post is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.


Conflict of Interest
The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.


Accommodation
If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.


Important Message
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as Canada Post cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.


Leadership Behaviours
Decision Making – A champion of the organization who takes calculated risks and makes prudent, common sense decisions about current issues, future opportunities and resource requirements in a timely, well thought out manner, that aligns with the corporation's best interests.
Accountability – An individual who strives for performance excellence and who holds him/herself and direct reports accountable for decisions and actions and for learning from mistakes when intended results are not achieved.
Business Orientation – A proactive individual who understands the competitive nature of the business, and is committed to sustaining the business through excellent customer service and new business opportunities.
Execution – A focused and self-motivated individual who acts with a sense of urgency and delivers on time and within budget, by dealing effectively with challenges and ambiguous situations.
Leading People – A compelling communicator and leader who engages, motivates and inspires others to achieve results and who encourages personal growth and finding better ways of doing things.


Our Values
Canada Post’s corporate values reflect the principles, beliefs and aspirations that guide our behaviour and shape our culture.
Transformation – We will innovate and transform to win in the marketplace.
Customer – We serve Canadians with pride and passion.
Integrity – We act responsibly and with integrity.
Respect – We treat each other with fairness and respect.
Safety – We are committed to a safe and healthy environment for all our stakeholders.

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. 

All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous People (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or Persons with disabilities. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify. 

Accessibility

Canada Post is committed to fostering an equitable, respectful, and caring workplace where everyone is welcome and has equal opportunity, where diversity is valued and celebrated and where we work together to remove barriers and promote accessibility.  If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation.  All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. 

Employment Equity

Canada Post is committed to creating a safe workplace that embraces and celebrates everyone.  We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Persons with disabilities, Members of visible minorities, and Women. 
 
Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory. 

Information on our Equity, diversity & inclusion national strategy and our Indigenous reconciliation strategy can be found at the following links: 

Equity, diversity and inclusion 

Indigenous reconciliation strategy 

Conflict of interest

A conflict of interest is when an employee’s interests (personal, financial or business) or relationships (family or close personal relationships) interfere, or appear to interfere, with the interests of Canada Post. To know if a conflict exists, please refer to the Canada Post's code of conduct.

Safety Sensitive positions

This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position. For additional information please refer to Canada Post's substance use policy.


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