Job Requisition Id: 177192
Business Function: Communication
Primary City: Ottawa
Other Location(s):Ability to work in-person at the Canada Post Head Office in Ottawa and remotely
Province: Ontario
Employment Type: Student
Employment Status: Term
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: CPMGB01
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/31/2024
All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous people (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or persons with a disability. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.
Job Description
At Canada Post, we believe students entering the workplace are the very people who will shape the industry and our future direction. If you are a highly energetic student with initiative and drive and looking for a summer job, this could be your big moment. It's where you'll be given the opportunity to learn, gain valuable work experience, work with a great team, and learn about the wide range of careers we offer.
Job Responsibilities
Canada Post is anticipating openings for students to work in the following areas of business:
Accounting/Finance
Business Administration/Commerce
Computer Science
Security
Translation
Management Information Systems
Communications/ Public Relations
Engineering
Geography
Human Resources
Industrial Design
Architecture
Marketing
Media Design / Multimedia Development
Procurement
Labour Relations
Operations
Job Responsibilities (continued)
Qualifications
Education
Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program
Communications, public relations, business or any 'service industry' program (i.e. event management, travel, advertising) 1-3 years study
Experience
No experience required
Experience in Community Investment and/or fundraising an asset
Other Candidate Requirements
Ability to work in-person at the Canada Post Head Office in Ottawa and remotely.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
Adaptable: ability to work effectively in different situations and/or with different people
Strong oral and written communication skills, including customer service skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Sound organizational, analytical, judgement and decision-making skills with proven abilities in problem solving.
Various technical skills based on business area requirements
Various linguistic profiles dependent on position
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Summer Student Employment program, you must meet the following criteria:
Study in one of the Corporation’s areas of business mentioned above
Have completed your first year of University, College or Cégep, and
Be enrolled for the following year
Note: You may be asked to provide documentation to support the above-mentioned criteria.
Other Information
Information to be provided
You must provide the following information when submitting your application:
A cover letter
Your resume
Two references with contact information
Note: term with possibility of extension
Safety Sensitive Positions
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position and has additional requirements under Canada Post's Substance Use Policy.
Employment Equity
Canada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.
Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.
Conflict of Interest
The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.
Accommodation
Canada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Important Message
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as Canada Post cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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Know the destination– We understand Canada Post’s strategy and goals and how we contribute to them, and we move forward with open minds when exploring new approaches.
Deliver for others – We take pride in doing our personal best, demonstrate care for others, and support and encourage them to reach their potential.
Ignite our pride– We play a role in making Canada stronger by celebrating who we are, the communities we service, and issues that matter.
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TRUST
I earn the trust placed in me every day, and I trust that my safety and well-being are everyone’s top priority.
We do our best work when we trust each other.
We value the trust Canadians have in us, and understand it is earned with every decision and interaction.
RESPECT
I understand respect is the foundation of a successful workplace.
We respect each other as colleagues and treat each other as we would like to be treated.
We respect our country and the communities we serve, and understand we have a responsibility to be a positive force for change.
DELIVER
I challenge myself to safely deliver every day because what I do matters.
We are a network of people, united by what we accomplish and deliver together.
Delivering a stronger Canada for Canadians is at the heart of what we do