OverviewAs a member of the military, Postal Clerks provide a full range of postal services to Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and their families at CAF bases and establishments.Primary ResponsibilitiesPerform all mail handling duties related to the receipt, dispatch and delivery of mailOperate a postal tracing serviceMaintain the security of mail and of post office premises as well as the security of cash, postal valuables and sensitive equipmentPrepare and distribute bills of lading for international and domestic mail dispatched by road, rail, sea and airOperate a postal financial counter in accordance with Canada Post regulations and directivesConduct financial accounting and audit duties at military post officesType routine correspondence, forms and documentsOperate office equipment including calculators, photocopiers, computers and postage metersWork environmentPostal Clerks serve with Royal Canadian Navy, the Army and the Royal Canadian Air Force in Canada and abroad. They typically work in a postal office, but may also be on a ship at sea, in a temporary postal office in an operational unit, or a mobile postal van.If you chose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can't always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. However, if you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force,



you typically work one night per week and some weekends as a minimum with possibilities of full-time employment.Entry plansDirect Entry OptionsNo previous work experience or career related skills are required. CAF recruiters can help you decide if your personal interests and attributes match the criteria for this occupation.The minimum required education to apply for this occupation is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec.Foreign education may be accepted.TrainingThe first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. A goal of this course is to ensure that all recruits maintain the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding.Postal Clerks complete six weeks of training related to postal services in the military setting in Trenton, Ontario. Topics include:Receipt, handling, sorting, redirecting, delivering and dispatching of all classes of mailSafeguarding mail, recognizing and reporting mail irregularitiesInterpretation of postal Law and RegulationsPostal Clerks may be offered the chance to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training, including:Financial Accounting and AuditInstructional TechniquesAs they progress in their career, Postal Clerks who demonstrate the required ability and potential will be offered advanced training. Available courses include:Personnel ManagementPostal AdministrationRelated Civilian OccupationsMail ClerkMail Sorter

📌 Postal Clerk (Victoria)
🏢 Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes
📍 Victoria