Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations
Career Overview
Supervisors of mail and message distribution:
- Oversee and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following areas: Postal service representatives, Letter carriers, Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations and Couriers and messengers
- Work for Canada Post Corporation, courier companies, governments and large corporations
Job Titles
Duties
Supervisors of mail and message ditribution occupations:
- 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
- Create work schedules and procedures
- Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
- Resolve work-related problems
- Prepare and submit progress and other reports
- Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Order supplies and materials
- Ensure smooth operation of computer systems and equipment and arrange for maintenance and repair work
- Perform the same duties as workers supervised
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
830% Employed Full Time
79%Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office.
Career Pathways
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Education, Training and Skills
- Completion of secondary school is required
- Several years of experience in the occupation supervised are usually required
- Physical fitness may be required for some occupations within this group
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Academic/Basic Upgrading
Skills
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Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.
Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, and identifying the best people for the job.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
830Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 20 | 2.4% |
| Kootenay | 65 | 7.8% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 480 | 57.5% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 20 | 2.4% |
| Northeast | 15 | 1.8% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 70 | 8.4% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 170 | 20.4% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
450Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 10 | -0.6% |
| Kootenay | 30 | -1.0% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 280 | 1.6% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 40 | 0.9% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 80 | 1.1% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Transportation and Warehousing | 410 |
| Retail Trade | 20 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 10 |
| Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services | 10 |
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