Postal Clerk - Yorkton, Canada - Government of Saskatchewan

Description

Postal Clerk-ADM022936Employment Type:Permanent Part-time

Location(s)

:SK-Central East-Yorkton

Ministry

:013 Saskbuilds and ProcurementSalary Range:$18.396-$23.053HourlyGrade:SGEU.02.

The Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement, Mail, Records and Telecommunications Branch, has an immediate opening for a Permanent Part-time Postal Clerk located in Yorkton. This position will provide backup to the current postal clerk and will be scheduled for approximately 2-3 days per month, as well as when needed for vacation coverage and sick leave. The work schedule for this location is Monday to Friday from 8:00am-12pm, 1:00pm-5:00pm.

This position is responsible for processing a large volume of incoming and outgoing mail for a client base. Duties of this position include sorting, metering and handling of letters, packages and boxes. You will read, understand, memorize, and recall various pieces of information such as codes, locations, etc. in order to sort and meter mail quickly and accurately. You will perform routine maintenance and operation of postage meter equipment, including changing ink cartridges and filling water wells. You will give information on postal rates and regulations. You will be required to lift and carry mail bags, boxes and parcels weighing up to 30kg and perform related duties as assigned.

Driving within the town is required for delivery and pick up of mail at various provincial government local offices.

The successful candidate must have a good driving record including a current and valid driver's license as daily driving within the town is required. You must also have a thorough knowledge of the rules to safely operate a motor vehicle.

The successful candidate must be able to lift and carry heavy articles up to 30kg, repeatedly, on a daily basis. This position requires standing for long periods of time, repetitive motion (wrist), some exposure to noise from machinery, exposure to dust, and handling of hazardous materials (i.e., medical specimens).

The successful candidate will be flexible to successfully adapt to changing work environments, processes, and workloads. You will also be creative and a team player to co-operatively discover and implement solutions to challenges that arise. The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are typically obtained through a combination of education and/or related experience.

We are committed to workplace diversity.Hours of Work:A - SGEU Office 36 - one day off every two weeks

Number of Openings

:1 Closing Date :Nov 10, 2023, 12:59:00 AM