Courier

Chatham-Kent Public Library (CKPL) has an opening for a temporary part-time Courier with the Chatham-Kent Public Library division. This is a temporary part-time position of 7 hours per week, for a period up to January 2024.

Job description

The Courier position delivers library materials and inter-office mail to Municipal buildings throughout Chatham-Kent. The courier is responsible for sorting, transporting and delivering documents, library materials and supplies to and from such sites as the Civic Centre, eleven locations of Chatham-Kent Public Library, Municipal Service Centres, and other municipally owned facilities.

Essential responsibilities

• Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
• Transport and deliver library materials and municipal documents, frequently time-sensitive and confidential, to and from Municipal sites including eleven locations of Chatham-Kent Public Library, the Civic Centre, Municipal Centres, and other municipally owned facilities
• Adhere to proper health and safety precautions in the regular lifting of tubs of library materials, equipment and other heavy objects
• Sort items before each day's delivery and as mail and materials are picked up en route, ensuring that items are delivered on time and to the correct destination
• Deliver supplies such as cleaning and paper products, printer ink
• Monitor the condition of the courier van, including daily pre
• and post-trip vehicle inspection, and schedule service as needed
• Actively participate in Municipal and Library training
• Assist with assembling and shipping rotations to branches and deposit libraries
• Assist with patron concerns, routing unresolved issues to Manager
• Assist with marketing and promotion of resources and services

Essential qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent education (e.g. GED certificate)
• Previous driving or trucking experience required
• Experience adhering to health and safety precautions in a business environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills required
• Computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) (or similar software programs)
• Must be bondable

Other qualifications

• Previous delivery experience loading and unloading materials an asset
• Previous library experience, preferably in a public library, an asset
• Previous experience in a customer service setting an asset

Work environment/hours of work

• This position works indoors and outdoors
• This position works weekday hours, with afternoon, evening and weekend hours

COVID-19 Vaccination

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent no longer requires a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Although it is not mandatory to be vaccinated, it is highly encouraged.

Driver’s license/vehicle requirements

Background check requirements

Essential physical and/or safety requirements :

• Physical stamina, flexibility, good physical health and the ability to lift 15.9 to 18.1 kgs or 35 to 40 lbs are a necessity, as is the ability to stand for extended periods of time, kneel and reach
• Bending: frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting (4.05 to 13.64 kgs or 10 to 30 lbs) (retrieving items, delivering material, moving containers)
• Walking: frequent walking on level surface (movement around library)
• Sitting: constant sitting in vehicle seat (driving)
• Reaching: frequent reaching above shoulder, below shoulder, forward; constant handling (up to 18.1 kgs or 40 lbs) (delivering container/bins/boxes/equipment/materials)
• Lifting: frequent lifting floor to waist, waist to shoulder, carrying, pushing below shoulder, pulling at or above shoulder, pulling below shoulder; constant transferring (up to 18.1 kgs or 40 lbs) (delivering containers/bins/boxes/ equipment/materials; pushing/pulling dolly/delivery carts)
• Hands: frequent gripping (up to 4.05 kgs or 10 lbs) (retrieving mail, materials, supplies)
• Foot action: frequent one foot action (driving)

Benefits

This permanent part-time position will receive vacation and statutory benefits in accordance with Employment Standards Act.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.