Position Details

Position Title: Courier Driver

Pay Classification: LA1, Step 1

Starting Wage: $17.00 per hour as the 2026 pay grid

Employment Status: Full time or part-time, depending on successful candidate operational requirements.

Reports To: IT/Business Manager

Position Summary

Under the direction of the IT/Business Manager, the Courier Driver is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of mail, books, library materials, supplies, equipment, and other items between Chinook Regional Library branches and designated delivery locations.

The position requires independent work with minimal supervision and involves regular driving, loading and unloading materials, sorting shipments, and preparing materials for delivery. The work is physically demanding and requires the ability to work safely in a variety of weather, road, and traffic conditions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Courier and Delivery Services

- Follow predetermined courier routes and schedules to collect and deliver mail, library materials, supplies, and equipment between branches.
- Coordinate with branch staff to ensure materials are properly prepared for pickup and delivery.
- Transport and handle SILS bins and first-class mail as required.
- Perform morning pickups and deliveries within the city as assigned.
- Sort and organize materials following courier runs.
- Prepare SILS bins for collection by designated government or delivery services.
- Report missed deliveries, delays, damaged materials, and other route-related issues to the appropriate manager.

2. Vehicle Operation and Maintenance

- Operate library vehicles safely, responsibly, and in accordance with applicable traffic laws and CRL policies.
- Conduct routine vehicle inspections and monitor vehicle roadworthiness.




- Maintain appropriate fuel and fluid levels and keep vehicles clean and presentable.
- Report vehicle defects, maintenance requirements, accidents, and other concerns to the IT/Business Manager promptly.
- Ensure library vehicles are used appropriately and secured when unattended.

3. Materials Handling and Workplace Safety

- Safely load, unload, carry, and move library materials, parcels, and bins weighing up to 40 pounds, where required by the position.
- Use safe lifting and handling techniques when moving materials.
- Walk, climb stairs, and move materials within branch facilities and other delivery locations.
- Exercise sound judgment when driving in adverse weather and road conditions. Travel must be postponed or discontinued when conditions are unsafe, in accordance with CRL procedures and supervisor direction.
- Maintain the security and safety of library property while transporting materials and working in branch facilities.

4. Communication and Other Duties

- Maintain professional and cooperative working relationships with library staff and other delivery contacts.
- Report accidents, complaints, delivery concerns, and other matters affecting courier operations to the appropriate manager.
- Complete required timesheets, delivery records, and other basic documentation.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.




- Valid driver's licence appropriate for the vehicles operated.
- Provide a satisfactory driving abstract demonstrating a safe driving history.
- Satisfactory criminal record check as a condition of employment.
- Demonstrated experience operating vehicles safely.
- Ability to safely lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 40 pounds (18 kilograms).
- Basic computer skills, including email and electronic timesheet completion.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time effectively.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Chinook Regional Library service area, including rural roads, as required.
- Sound judgment and the ability to assess driving conditions and prioritize safety.
- Knowledge of rural roads in south-central Saskatchewan is an asset.
- Availability to provide occasional coverage for other drivers when required by operational needs.

Working Conditions

- Work involves regular driving, loading and unloading materials, and physical activity throughout the workday.
- Routes may require travel on rural roads and work in varying weather and traffic conditions.
- The position involves periods of independent work with limited direct supervision.
- Work schedules and hours will depend on operational requirements and may be established on a full-time or part-time basis.

Successful applicants will be required to obtain an RCMP Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check, as a condition of employment. Please apply in writing, via email, with resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience before November 13, 2026. Krupali Bhatt, IT/Business Manager, Chinook Regional Library

Email

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Courier Driver (Swift Current)
🏢 Chinook Regional Library
📍 Swift Current