Volume Counter, Mail Operations (La Prairie, QC, CA)

Job Requisition Id: 203350   
Business Function: Operations Support   
Primary City: La Prairie  
Other Location(s):  
Province: Quebec  
Employment Type: Temporary - New  
Employment Status: Term  
Language Requirement: French Essential  
Employee Class and Level: UPCEA01  
Working Hours: 15 hours per week
Number of Vacancies: 4   
Salary: 25.01$ per hour
Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/30/2026

All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous people (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or persons with a disability. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

Job Description

Do you take pride in helping your community? Are you organized and attentive to detail? If so, there may be a great opportunity for you with Canada Post.


We require the temporary services of a Volume Counter, who will work under the direction of the Route Measurement Officer, to gather information about Letter Carrier routes.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing offices for a volume count

• Count letter mail and oversized mail in letter carrier cases on a block basis and record the total

• Complete Letter Carrier Route sampling forms, obtaining the information from letter carriers
 

Job Responsibilities (continued)

• Weigh mail for letter carrier delivery

• Assist with analysis, using a calculator

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or Secondary 4

• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly and effectively

• Strong listening skills

• Basic math skills

• Able to lift up to 23 kilograms (50 lbs)

• Available to work for a minimum of 3 hours between the hours of 6:00 am to noon

• Attention to detail, punctuality, professional demeanour

• Ability to cooperate with others and follow direction well

Other Information

Office Address: 800 Boulevard des Prés-Verts, La Prairie, QC J5R 0R3
AMI Supervisor: Allan Crampton

Two schedules available:

• Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Monday to Friday: 12:30 p.m. to 15:30 p.m.

Job Status: Temporary contract (3 hours per day, depending on the chosen schedule)

Training date: October 15th 2026 – 9h00 am (the 3-hour training will be offered for new employees only)

Contract mandate: October 19th until November 30th, 2026 (the 3-hour training will be offered for new employees only)

Safety Sensitive Positions
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position and has additional requirements under Canada Post's Substance Use Policy. 

Employment Equity

Canada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.

Conflict of Interest
The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.

Accommodation

Canada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated.  All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Important Message
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as Canada Post cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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I challenge myself to safely deliver every day because what I do matters.
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