Full job description

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.

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ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: * It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources & Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

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ACCOMMODATION: * Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

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PRIVACY: *Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, picks up and delivers mail, parcels and printed and bulk materials among Civic offices and other agencies, in accordance with established procedures.

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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: *

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Ensures the prompt delivery and pick up of letters, parcels, printed and bulk materials among Civic offices and other agencies.

• Picks up, sorts and processes outgoing mail and parcels using such mailing equipment as is required; records and reports on mail volumes and costs, by user, and maintains postal meter postage.
• Delivers mail and parcels to Canada Post.
• Delivers Council and Committee agendas.
• Transfers archive record boxes between the City Archives and various departments.
• Updates Courier route schedules when required.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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Education/Experience: *

• Minimum secondary school education; or
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience

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Skills/Abilities: *

• Must have a thorough knowledge of city street system
• Ability to deal with customers in a courteous manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to adjust work priorities to meet required objectives
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: *

• Must be physically able to lift and carry mail bags and bins, parcels, and printing materials
• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• May be required to provide a successful driver’s record (uncertified)
• Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)
• Must be able to drive under stressful or adverse road and weather conditions from time to time

Job Type: Full-time