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Supervisors, Mail and Message Distribution Occupations  (NOC 1214)
Southern Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: <i>Mail, Postal and Related Clerks</i> (1461), <i>Letter Carriers</i> (1462) and <i>Couriers, Messengers and Door-to-Door Distributors</i> (1463). 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.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Bridgewater, Digby, Lunenburg, Shelburne, Yarmouth

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View a list of Service Canada offices in this area.

Outlook & Prospects for Supervisors, Mail and Message Distribution Occupations in Southern Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Supervisors, Mail and Message Distribution Occupations in Southern Region as well as in the rest of the Nova Scotia.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Southern Region Limited 2011-09-08

Currently the chances of qualified Supervisors of Mail and Message Distribution Occupations finding employment are considered to be limited in the local area. Employment potential is limited locally because the only major employer, Canada Post, has a stable workforce, low turnover and any openings are easily filled from within the organization. Organizational restructuring and technology mean fewer supervisors of this type may be required. In larger organizations, such as government offices, the mail supervisors would be responsible for other staff with related duties.

Although employment opportunities locally are limited, opportunities may exist in other areas of the province or in other regions of the country. People who are able to work elsewhere may want to research opportunities for this occupation in other labour markets within Nova Scotia and across the country. The future employment outlook for Supervisors of Mail and Message Distribution Occupations in Nova Scotia is expected to be fair over the next 5 years.

Additional information on Supervisors of Mail and Message Distribution Occupations (opportunities in other areas, training, who hires, current job openings, statistics and other information), is available on other parts of this web site.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
Please consult the Nova Scotia and Canada tabs for more useful information related to outlook.