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70021.00 – Postal and courier services managers

Postal and courier services managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations in postal facilities and in establishments that provide courier services.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Collection and delivery operations manager - postal service
  • Mail operations manager
  • Mail processing plant manager
  • Messenger service manager
  • Parcel processing plant manager
  • Post office manager
  • Postal station superintendent
  • Production control manager - postal service

Core competencies

  • Time Management to efficiently prioritize and allocate time to coordinate mail and package delivery schedules, optimize staffing and ensure timely service
  • Management of Personnel Resources to strategically allocate postal and courier staff, optimizing talent development and ensuring high performance through effective recruitment, mentoring and conflict resolution
  • Verbal Ability to effectively communicate instructions, policies and updates to postal and courier staff and clients, ensuring clear understanding and accurate information flow
  • Categorization Flexibility and Information Ordering to efficiently manage the sorting, routing and delivery of mail and packages through adapting quickly to changes and prioritizing tasks
  • Adaptability to seamlessly adjust to fluctuating delivery demands, evolving customer needs and operational challenges to ensure consistent, efficient service
  • Knowledge in Business Management to understand operational strategies, staff management and logistics planning, along with how to handle complex customer service issues and implement continuous improvements

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of postal facilities and courier service companies, or of operational divisions within Canada Post and courier service companies
  • Co-ordinate the duties of supervisors and other staff
  • Manage the accurate and expedient movement of mail and parcels through postal and parcel sorting facilities
  • Review effectiveness of assigned operations and implement changes to postal and courier operations
  • Prepare and submit budget estimates and administer the expenditures of postal and courier facilities
  • Interview, hire and provide training for staff.

Additional information

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Similar occupations classified elsewhere

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

0 – Management occupations

Major group

70 – Middle management occupations in trades and transportation

Sub-major group

700 – Middle management occupations in trades and transportation

Minor group

7002 – Managers in transportation and postal and courier services

Unit group

70021 – Postal and courier services managers

Occupational profile

70021.00 – Postal and courier services managers

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