Postal Clerk

LC1 Postal Clerk 1

Regular/full-time; Term/full-time

Department of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services

Materials Distribution Agency

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 39706

Salary(s):   LC1 $34,819.00 - $39,320.00 per year

Closing Date:   September 17, 2022

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

This competition will be used to fulfill multiple positions.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must be physically able to perform the duties of this position including lifting, reaching, squatting and standing for prolonged periods of time on a cement floor.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects on a regular basis or items weighing up to 66 lbs.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Forklift license
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Experience working in a warehouse setting
• Experience with computerized mailing equipment
• Knowledge of domestic, federal, USA, international, registered and interdepartmental mail
• Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety guidelines or practices
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to commincate professesionally
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to balance conflicting priorities and tight deadlines. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work co-operatively and constructively as part of a team
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Duties:
The position is for activities within the Mail Processing/IDM area which is accountable for ensuring the day to day client demands are met. This would include but not limited to: Receiving Purolator from all rural Interdepartmental areas. Preparing mail bags for over 200 route stops within in city, re-direct Interdepartmental mail, meter incoming mail, sort mail into categories such as regular, US and International, Registered, Xpresspost, Priority and Parcel Mail. Inspect incoming mail for potential suspicious mail. 

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Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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