Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations – NOC : 1214

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Mail, Postal and Related Workers (1511), Letter Carriers (1512) and Couriers, Messengers and Door-to-Door Distributors (1513). They are employed by Canada Post Corporation, courier companies, governments and large corporations.

courier service supervisor

letter carriers supervisor

mail and postal clerks supervisor

mail room supervisor

messenger service supervisor

postal station supervisor

postmaster/mistress

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Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

Co-ordinate, assign and review the work of postal clerks, letter carriers and couriers engaged in the collecting, sorting and delivering of mail, parcels and other material

Establish work schedules and procedures and co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments

Resolve work-related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports

Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies

Requisition supplies and materials

Ensure smooth operation of computer systems and equipment and arrange for maintenance and repair work

May perform the same duties as workers supervised.

Completion of secondary school is required.

Several years of experience in the occupation supervised are usually required.

Postal and courier services managers (0132)

Shipping and receiving supervisors (in 1215 Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations )