Yukon Government Looking for Mailroom – Courier Clerk at Whitehorse, YT Full Time

This posting is to fill a permanent position.

Highways and Public Works – who we are

Employees at Highways and Public Works are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient public highways, airstrips, buildings, and information systems. Our collective vision is to make a difference in the lives of Yukoners. At all levels of our organization, we value leadership, innovation, teamwork, and keeping our people safe. Our priorities are to be client focused, to support our people, to build sustainably, and to advance reconciliation throughout Yukon.

This opportunity…

The Corporate Services Division of Highways and Public Works provides critical central agency services to government and direct services to the department itself. We provide acquisition, risk management, insurance, purchasing, asset management, printing, mail delivery, travel, and fleet vehicle services to Yukon government departments. We also provide policy, communications, and finance services to the Department of Highways and Public Works. Our division employs analysts, procurement specialists, purchasing officers, accountants and many other professionals.

As part of the team at Supply Services Branch and reporting to the Mail Services Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing mailroom services on behalf of Yukon Government departments by processing incoming postal mail and outgoing official mail, pick-up and delivery of internal mail, pouch mail and parcels of all sizes, confidential and boxed record moves, parcel processing (including the use of computers and equipment), express mail services, and directory services, as well as performing other related duties as required. This position works inside and outside in all types of weather.

Interested? Is this a good fit with your qualifications? Before you apply, read the information below.

The essential qualifications are listed below. Although we enjoy reading cover letters when we screen, it’s your resume that’s got our attention. When we screen your application we base it solely on the information you provide in your resume. Therefore, craft your resume so that it shows clearly how you meet each of the following essential qualifications. Another screening tool we use is to calculate the length of time you worked in a job. Use a month/year format that shows the month and year you started and ended a job.

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Essential Qualifications (what we’re looking for in your resume):

Valid Class 5 driver’s licence

Customer/client service experience

Courier and/or delivery experience

Experience performing minor vehicle maintenance (e.g., checking tire pressure, checking and maintaining fluid levels, etc.)

Experience working in an office environment

If your resume shows education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above, your application may be equally considered.

All candidates who screen through will be required to provide a copy of their driver’s abstract prior to an invitation being issued for an interview.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability (what candidates will be assessed on):

Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills;

Strong work ethic, with ability to work independently and as a contributing team member;

Excellent organization skills and ability to work well under pressure;

Ability to contribute to a safe and respectful work environment;

Attention to detail;

Knowledge of Yukon traffic laws;

Knowledge of Whitehorse and surrounding area.

Conditions of Employment

Have and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s licence.

Job Requirements

Ability to lift weights up to 30 kilograms, work in adverse weather conditions.

Additional Information

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Questions?

If you have questions about this position, please contact Cathy Cawley, A/Mail Services Supervisor at [email protected]

If you have questions about applying on a job with Yukon government or if you need an accommodation for this staffing process, please contact Jennifer Lyon, HR Consultant at [email protected]

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

22 April 2022

Close Date

5 May 2022