Letter Carriers
(NOC 1512)
in All Business, Finance, and AdministrationLetter carriers sort and deliver mail, record delivery of registered mail and collect money for cash-on-delivery parcels. Letter carriers work for Canada Post Corporation.
Job Outlook
Average
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Compared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
Hourly Pay
$20.00
Minimum$26.00
Median$30.77
MaximumAnnual Pay
$11,991
Minimum$45,672
Median$66,596
MaximumCompared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
Hourly Pay
$15.00
Minimum$23.00
Median$38.50
MaximumAnnual Pay
$6,754
Minimum$36,515
Median$70,271
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Letter carriers sort and deliver mail, record delivery of registered mail and collect money for cash-on-delivery parcels. Letter carriers work for Canada Post Corporation.
Job duties
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.
Sample job titles
- letter carrier
- mail carrier
- mail collector
- mail deliverer
- postal carrier
- postal service deliverer
- postal worker
- postman/woman
- priority post carrier
Skills
- You must be organized, responsible, and reliable. Your work must be accurate.
Job requirements
- Some high school education is required.
- Two weeks to one month of training is provided by Canada Post Corporation.
Other considerations
- Good health and physical stamina may be needed. Movement to supervisory positions is possible with additional training or experience.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$57,814 median annual incomeNorth Shore
$43,111 median annual incomeCape Breton
$38,187 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
$39,730 median annual incomeSouthern
$31,156 median annual incomeCompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Transportation and warehousing
Other services (except public administration)
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
65+
15-24
Compared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
65+
Top levels of education
High school
$49,112 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$45,921 median annual incomeBachelor
$48,582 median annual incomeLess than high school
$37,447 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$35,849 median annual incomeCompared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
College Diploma
$36,304 median annual incomeHigh school
$32,903 median annual incomeBachelor
$41,755 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$34,807 median annual incomeLess than high school
$23,174 median annual incomeEducation & training
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
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