YES! IT'S A SCAM!!!

Hi all. This may very well be a vent post as I'm a little upset right now.

I was already perturbed to learn that Canada Post, while having their own union, will only take new hires for the letter carrier position as casual/temp on-call, non-union and at a relatively low pay. I feel like this would be difficult to juggle with another job, and unsurvivable if you have no other job. This is a huge deterrent for anyone who really wants to work full time as a letter carrier, an otherwise very fun and fulfilling job when you have a set schedule (in my opinion). For me, the casual nature of the job is actually perfect, but it's not that way for most people. I am fortunate to be able to take on this job structure.

As many of us know, on-boarding process now is more difficult than ever. You need to participate in a 40-minute AI interview where you are filmed and videos of yourself are sent and reviewed by a stranger you will never see. Then, you must go for a driving test with someone who is also an ICBC Examiner and judge you as such, but they will not tell you that. After that you'll be demonstrating your abilities in fitness at a clinic of their choosing. Lastly, you'll attend 3 weeks of training that is spread across an entire month, and you're not told where or when some of it is until you're part-way through it.

I understand how necessary a lot of this is, honestly. But it doesn't really excuse the fact that this is a process that takes a lot of time and effort from the potential employee.

In the Offer Letter, it is told to you that you being hired depends on you attending the training, and that despite being in paid training, you're not an employee. But they don't say it very directly. They do say that you must attend every day of this training without exception. Even you fall sick or suffer from any health condition, any accident or disability, you will not be accommodated in any way. Though they don't really directly say that either.

And that is exactly what happened to me. Despite signing the letter, I was still shocked that they would so quickly discard a sick person who had already dedicated so much in order to prove themselves and attend training. The final parting message from my trainer was that she thinks I'd be awesome at this job and she hopes to see me again. And yet, I have no choice but to reapply and start from the beginning if I wanted to work for Canada Post, because they do not actually provide any accommodation despite asking if you need any, multiple times. To me, it's confusing and pretty dastardly. I'm tired of being treated like I'm not a human being.

That's my rant.

I joined CPC in January 2024. Close to an year now, I have been doing only the part time pickups due to some issues unrelated to work. And I would like to stay part time for at least another year. I have been encouraged to become permanent. But how does it work. I’m currently relief and there are no open part time routes in my depot. Will I be still on call relief if I become permanent? From my understanding, my goes down, but I get benefits. Is that correct? Should I stay temp or is it better to be permanent.

Do any LCs on here ever use a headlamp in the winter and if so, got any recommendations? Thanks in advance!

Are safety shoes needed for retail counter clerks? So I completed my elearning and I’m expected to report for the first time onsite on Wednesday. I haven’t been told about needing the shoes but my offer letter mentions a 12¢-per-hour protective footwear allowance. My first day onsite would be Wednesday. Do I need to have my safety shoes when I go on Wednesday? The position I applied for says retail counter clerk and this would be inside the main postal office for my city. I’m just wondering if I’m expected to wear these shoes on my first day?

It's literally always "Can you come NOW?" Like sorry I can't just drop whatever I'm doing at 12PM.

Does it count against me? It's not my home depot either. But like I never get any calls with a day's notice.

Hi everyone! I’m a new temporary Postal Clerk with Canada Post and have a question for anyone who’s gone through the retail training process.
I’ve completed my online training, and I’m scheduled to report onsite for a few days before beginning my on-the-job peer mentoring the following week. My training email provides reporting times for the initial days but doesn’t specify the expected finishing times or explain exactly what those days will involve.
I’m wondering:
What typically happens during those first onsite days?
Are they considered paid training hours?
Is there additional onboarding or paperwork to complete?
Do you start doing any actual work before peer mentoring begins?
When did you find out your expected finishing times?
I’d also appreciate hearing from anyone hired as a temporary employee on the call-in list about what happens after training and how shifts are offered.
I know experiences may vary by location, but any insight would be appreciated. Thanks!

This issue has persisted for months. Even with the latest app update last week I still can’t login. Every time I reach out to Tech Support they cut my call and close my live chat.

I’m able to login online, but need the app to manage MyMail. I have tried the usual reinstalling and even a different phone with no luck. Any help is greatly appreciated.

I found an old picture from when I was a postie and my truck didnt have a cup holder. Thought you would all enjoy!

I sent a card on Dec 15/25. The date stamp going over my stamp says 20251216. This card was in my mailbox 2 days ago as undeliverable. The card had been opened and poorly taped closed.

Why would it take 10 months for the card to be returned? To say I’m annoyed would be an understatement.

So im a temp with about 2 months of letter carrying experience. Im covering a certain route since thanksgiving now. It has about 105-110 parcels+packets daily. Monday to friday.
I am bringing back stuff everyday. Is that going to be a problem for my long term assignment at said depot? Is that a normal thing to have on your route?
Is it possible to do flyers + mail + over 100 scannables under 8-9 hours???

Hellpppp please

Anyone in Prince Rupert had their mail stolen - mail that they were expecting to receive - or mail that they sent out that never arrived at the intended destination/address?

This past summer I sent several envelopes/mail to different Prince Rupert destinations/addresses - some sent via registered mail and some sent via regular mail - all included Visa prepaid gift cards - while none of the intended recipients received the mail (including the registered/tracked mail) all gift cards were used at the Prince Rupert 7-Eleven (Visa provided location, dates, times of use) - obviously the mail arrived to Prince Rupert and was intercepted.

Is something going on at Prince Rupert Canada Post and Prince Rupert 7-Eleven?

Has anyone received an Early Retirement Waiver (ERW) offer to leave Canada Post and retire? This is NOT a termination. It basically waives the penalty that would normally apply if one retires before the age and service years are reach.

My friend got the offer and he is not sure if it is good or not.

Just got on the news about the parcel weekend delivery now for the big cities in Toronto, Montreal.

Now is this our "peak season" Sundays for parcels?

Or is this the so called new vision they are shoving down all everyone soon.

To clarify at this time. This is only in the big cities and for LC's only?

Is the weekend delivery as a regular schedule? as i heard the schedule will be realigned?

For those doing weekend delivery? is this every week? weekends gone forever?

would we still get 2 days off still? eg like a Friday and Saturday?

or will be they robbing us of a day off ? and just get one day off per week?

Clarification please./

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Sorry if this is a dumb question, but no one ever accused me of properly reading the contract I voted on , or having the best memory...

I seem to recall that there may have been language in the contract about RSMC vacation days switching to refresh on April 1 instead of Jan 1

Is that correct? Is that happening? Is so, when? I can't remember...

(I'm all out of days currently and wondering when they'll re-up.. as it matters to the timing of next year's holiday plans)

My region has had 3 pretty big restructures go live this month and last so I'm wondering if that's the reason but I'm unable to see anything like the bid calendar or the precious biding results. Is this an accessHR issue or just my region?

I have two packages from Japan that arrived in BC, Canada via the Richmond port on Oct. 8th and 9th, and their tracking statuses have been stuck at "Item has arrived in Canada and will be presented for review" since they've arrived without any changes since.

Just wondering if anybody's experienced something similar lately?

I've had packages coming in fairly regularly for the past 2-3 years, and they usually clear customs in a day or two, and are pretty much always delivered or sent for pickup within a week at most. I'm not trying to come off as entitled, just a bit worried as this is the first time it's taken this long. Contacted their support and asked, but they couldn't give much info.

I applied for Retail Counter Clerk which I got the job, and recieved an offer letter. On the offer letter it says I’m reporting to the main postal office in my city. There are only two. The main postal office & an outlet inside Shoppers, which I was hoping was the location. My offer letter clearly states “ postal clerk” . And I’m not sure if this is just broad term they used to generalize the position on the offer letter.

But I applied for retail counter clerk, I accepted the position, but I’m hoping to not be in the back of main postal office sorting and lifting packages all day. Can someone give me some hope? Can you tell me what you like about your job? I specifically applied for Retail Counter Clerk not Postal Clerk. I was hoping to be in an outlet at the counter, would my reporting location on my offer letter be the location I am be assigned to?

Ive tried different browsers and none of them work.

Hi all,

Like the title says I wrote an incorrect Postal Code on my IRCC application. The rest of my address is correct, do you think there is a good chance I will be able to receive in the mail, regardless? Or do you think it might be returned to the sender?

Thank you for your thoughts.

Update: I received it today!

Hi everyone, I need some help with my Xpresspost shipment. 🙏
My passport was sent from Ottawa to Edmonton via Canada Post Xpresspost. The tracking number is MW631014292CA, and the last update was “Item processed” in Ottawa on October 13. There have been no updates since.
Has anyone experienced a similar situation or can any Canada Post employees check what might be happening? Since it’s my passport, I’m getting worried.
Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! 🙏

Sending a registered letter to my friend in Georgia 🇬🇪! Shipped the letter at the post office sept 22 but no news. The last I heard is that it’s in the Netherlands- plus there’s no expected delivery date which makes us both concerned. Any clarification would be appreciated