The Vanier Centre for Women, Ministry of the Solicitor General, seeks an experienced Receptionist/Mail Clerk to provide mail services for the institution.
In this role, you will:
- process all incoming mail by sorting into delivery locations or pre-determined categories;
- process outgoing mail by sorting, weighing and metering in preparation of delivery;
- process offender mail in accordance with ministry policy and directives;
- process courier deliveries, complete waybills, manifest and custom forms;
- perform a variety of administrative tasks;
- provide back up support to the Receptionist.
- You have knowledge of Canada Post products and services.
- You can use the postage machine and scale to weigh and affix correct postage.
- You can interpret and apply ministry policy and directives regarding offender mails.
- You can prioritize and organize tasks to ensure work is completed in a timely manner.
- You can identify incoming and outgoing mail for sorting by destination, method of delivery or other category (e.g., courier, etc.).
- You can ensure that mail is properly weighted, metered, folded and inserted into envelopes and sealed securely.
- You can determine the correct destination of incorrectly addressed mail.
- You can communicate effectively in person or by phone when providing information on mail and postage services.
- You can complete waybills and manifests for outgoing courier shipments.
- You can use tact and courtesy when dealing with staff on mail and courier related issues.
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
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The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.
We offer:
- a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
- flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
- many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
- tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:
- a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
- group health, dental, life and disability benefits
- a range of vacation and leave options
- an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services
