Mail Processor

The Ministry of Government & Consumer Services, Ontario Shared Services is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to handle the processing and distribution of mail & courier items through the process of receiving and shipping.

This is a regular, part-time position of four hours a day, 20 hours a week.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

• sort mail received daily from Canada Post Corp. private courier companies and government mail services;
• process, sort, stamp and log incoming and outgoing mail;
• write reports on damaged goods;
• ensure goods being shipped are properly packed and addresses.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

Requires frequent lifting of parcels, boxes and mail bags that could weigh up to 50 pounds.

Mailroom Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of mailroom and government mailing procedures.
• You have knowledge of relevant Canada Post, Courier company procedures.
• You have knowledge of postage equipment, meters, weight machines.
• You have knowledge of geographic areas covered by couriers.

Other Essential Skills:

• You have knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Material Information Systems and Transportation and Dangerous Goods Act as it applies to mailroom procedures.
• You have communication skills to respond to client inquiries and complete reports.
• You have the ability to use a personal computer.
• You have organizational skills to complete work assignments and maintain deadlines.

OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, September 23, 2021 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.