Government of Saskatchewan Looking for Postal Clerk at Estevan, SK Full Time

The Ministry of SaskBuilds & Procurement, Mail Services Branch, has an immediate opening for a Permanent Part-time Postal Clerk located in Estevan. This position will provide backup to the current postal clerk and will be scheduled for approximately 2-3 days per month including as needed for vacation coverage and sick leave. The work schedule for this position is Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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 and perform related duties as assigned.

Driving within the town is required for delivery and pick up of mail to various provincial government local offices. A government CVA unit is provided to accomplish these duties.

The successful candidate must be able to lift and carry heavy articles, 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. He or she 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.