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Description
Mail and parcel sorters and workers in related occupations process and sort mail and parcels in post offices, mail processing plants, warehouses and internal mail rooms. They are employed by Canada Post Corporation, courier and parcel express companies and establishments throughout the public and private sectors.
Job Titles
- Mail processing clerk
- Mail sorter
Main Duties
- Sort mail according to destination
- Bundle, label, bag and route sorted mail to the proper delivery stream
- Operate vehicles and material handling equipment in order to sort mail and load postal trucks
- Search directories to find the correct address for redirected mail.
Workplaces
- Canada Post Corporation
- Courier services
- Establishements throughout the private and public sector
- Parcel express services
Skills
- Operation and Control
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
- Quality Control Testing
- Coordinating
- Critical Thinking
Abilities
- Control of Settings
- Depth Perception
- Dynamic Strength
- Finger Dexterity
- Finger-Hand-Wrist Motion
Personal Attributes
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Independence
- Concern for Others
- Stress Tolerance
Similar Occupations
- Postal services representatives (64401)
- Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations (72025)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
An employment outlook has not been assigned due to low levels of employment for this occupation in PEI.
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Canada | $217.00 | $25.64 | $30.00 |
Training
There are no known training programs for this occupation in PEI. If you are aware of a local training program, please contact us.
More Info
View the full occupational profile with details on work characteristics, interests, employment requirements and more on the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) website.
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