National Occupation Code (NOC): 72025

Supervisors in mail and message distribution supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Postal services representatives (64401), Letter carriers (74101), Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations (74100) and Couriers and messengers (74102). They are employed by Canada Post Corporation, courier companies, governments and large corporations.

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Job Duties for Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations

• Co-ordinate, assign and review the work of postal clerks, couriers and letter carriers 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.

Alternate Job Titles

• Assistant Postmaster/mistress
• Courier Service Supervisor
• Letter Carriers Supervisor
• Mail And Postal Clerks Supervisor
• Mail Carriers Supervisor
• Mail Clerks Supervisor
• Mail Facilities Senior Administrator
• Mail Room Supervisor
• Messenger Service Supervisor
• Postal Clerks Supervisor
• Postal Station Employees Supervisor
• Postal Station Supervisor
• Postal Workers Supervisor
• Postmaster/mistress