National Occupation Code (NOC): 1512

Letter carriers sort and deliver mail, record delivery of registered mail and collect money for cash-on-delivery parcels. Letter carriers are employed by Canada Post Corporation.

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Job Duties for Letter carriers

• Organize mail by address and load into mailbag
• Deliver letters, small parcels and other printed matter along established routes
• Deliver telegrams, special delivery and express mail
• Collect payment for cash-on-delivery service
• Record delivery of registered mail
• Leave notices indicating that items could not be delivered and the location where they can be picked up
• Return undeliverable mail to postal station.

Working Conditions for Letter carriers

This position is often done outdoors, walking or driving throughout a community. This involves carrying parcels that may collectively weigh up to 50 lbs, requiring good physical strength and stamina.

Alternate Job Titles

• Letter Carrier
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• Postal Carrier
• Postal Service Deliverer
• Postal Worker
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