Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations

Supervisors in mail and message distribution supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Postal services representatives (64401), Letter carriers (74101), Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations (74100) and Couriers and messengers (74102). They are employed by Canada Post Corporation, courier companies, governments and large corporations.

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Salary Information

National wage data for this occupation

Entry-level

CA$21.00

/hr

Typical

CA$31.86

/hr

Experienced

CA$40.38

/hr

Average: CA$31.73/hr

96.0% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits

Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.

Examples

Illustrative Examples

courier service supervisor
letter carriers supervisor
mail and postal clerks supervisor
mail room supervisor
messenger service supervisor
postal station supervisor
postmaster/mistress

All Examples

assistant postmaster/mistress
courier service supervisor
letter carriers supervisor
mail and postal clerks supervisor
mail carriers supervisor
mail clerks supervisor
mail facilities senior administrator
mail room supervisor
messenger service supervisor
postal clerks supervisor
postal station employees supervisor
postal station supervisor
postal workers supervisor
postmaster/mistress

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Coordinate, assign and review the work of postal clerks, couriers and letter carriers engaged in the collecting, sorting and delivering of mail, parcels and other material
Establish work schedules and procedures and coordinate activities with other work units or departments
Resolve work-related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports
Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
Requisition supplies and materials
Ensure smooth operation of computer systems and equipment and arrange for maintenance and repair work
May perform the same duties as workers supervised.

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of secondary school is required.
Several years of experience in the occupation supervised are usually required.
Physical fitness may be required for some occupations in this unit group.