Receptionist/Mail Clerk

Loading Back to search results ***Apply By:*** *Wednesday, July 22, 2026 11:59 pm EDT* **Receptionist/Mail Clerk** =========================== **Job ID:** 247058 **Posting status:** Open **Organization:** Ministry of the Solicitor General **Division:** Vanier Centre for Women **City:** Milton **Position(s) language:** English **Job term:** 1 Permanent **Job code:** C03OAD \- Office Administration 03 (COR) **Salary:** $23\.69 \- $27\.32 Per hour\* \*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement. The Vanier Centre for Women, Ministry of the Solicitor General, seeks an experienced Receptionist/Mail Clerk to provide mail services for the institution. **About the job** ----------------- In this role, you will: * process all incoming mail by sorting into delivery locations or pre\-determined categories; * process outgoing mail by sorting, weighing and metering in preparation of delivery; * process offender mail in accordance with ministry policy and directives; * process courier deliveries, complete waybills, manifest and custom forms; * perform a variety of administrative tasks; * provide back up support to the Receptionist. **What you bring to the team** ------------------------------ ### **Mail Knowledge and Skills** * You have knowledge of Canada Post products and services. * You can use the postage machine and scale to weigh and affix correct postage. * You can interpret and apply ministry policy and directives regarding offender mails. ### **Organizational Skills** * You can prioritize and organize tasks to ensure work is completed in a timely manner. ### **Analytical, Reasoning and Problem\-Solving Skills** * You can identify incoming and outgoing mail for sorting by destination, method of delivery or other category (e.g., courier, etc.). * You can ensure that mail is properly weighted, metered, folded and inserted into envelopes and sealed securely. * You can determine the correct destination of incorrectly addressed mail. ### **Oral and Written Communication Skills** * You can communicate effectively in person or by phone when providing information on mail and postage services. * You can complete waybills and manifests for outgoing courier shipments. * You can use tact and courtesy when dealing with staff on mail and courier related issues. **Don't meet every qualification?** ----------------------------------- If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. 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For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us. Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti\-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: * diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives * accessibility * Anti\-Racism Policy **What we offer** ----------------- The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer: * a career that can grow across ministries and job functions * flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs * many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups * tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self\-funded leave and more Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes: * a defined\-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation\-protected income after retirement) * group health, dental, life and disability benefits * a range of vacation and leave options * an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services **Additional information:** --------------------------- **Apply by:** Wednesday, July 22, 2026 11:59 pm EDT **Position details:** * 1 English Permanent, 661 Martin St, Milton, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS **Compensation group:** Ontario Public Service Employees Union **Work hours:** Schedule 3\-7 **Category:** Administrative and Support Services **Posted on:** Wednesday, July 8, 2026 **Note:** * **About security checks:** A criminal or other federal offence record **does not automatically disqualify you** from the position. 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