Overview
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.
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.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$43,798
$54,226
$98,023
Job openings
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Strong job outlook
British Columbia
233expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
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.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.