Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Courier company
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Rural area
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Urban area
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Relocation costs covered by employer
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Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Deliver and pick up messages, parcels, and other items by hand
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Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products
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Professionalism in customer service
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Receive and relay information to central dispatch
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Keep a record of items received and delivered
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Deliver newspapers, flyers to residences and businesses
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Prepare, package and restock goods
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Transport and handle dangerous goods
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Accept and deliver messages and packages for events, conferences or assemblies
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Load and unload goods
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Follow directions and read map
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Use maps and other trip planning aids
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Record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems
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Perform administrative tasks
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Pay and receive payments for goods
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Provide customer service
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Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
Experience and specialization
Transportation/travel experience
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Local
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Provincial/territorial
Additional information
Security and safety
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Fast-paced environment
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Tight deadlines
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Work under pressure
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Physically demanding
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Handling heavy loads
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Overtime required
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Walking
Weight handling
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Accurate
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Dependability
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Excellent oral communication
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Punctuality
Benefits
Health benefits
Financial benefits
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As per collective agreement
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Gasoline paid
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Mileage paid
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Night shift premium
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Pension plan
Long term benefits
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Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Transportation provided by employer
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Parking available
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.