Letter carriers perform some or all of the following duties:

• Sort letters, parcels, and mail items according to delivery routes
• Load mail into delivery vehicles or carry mailbags for walking routes
• Deliver mail and parcels to residential and commercial addresses
• Collect payments for cash-on-delivery items and obtain signatures
• Leave notices for undelivered mail and provide pickup instructions
• Return undelivered items and report delivery issues
• Maintain records of deliveries and high-security items
• Interact with customers and provide postal service information
• Identify route hazards and report safety concerns
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions

These are the typical employment requirements and certifications required in Canada:

• Completion of secondary school is required
• On-the-job training (2–4 weeks) is provided
• High physical stamina for walking long distances and lifting packages
• Valid driver’s license for motorized delivery routes
• Security clearance (Reliability Status) is required
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Strong time management and route planning skills
• Customer service skills for public interaction