Canada Post Hiring People for Job Cuts and Closures

Canada Post is looking to hire the job-killers who will close plants and post offices, privatize retail outlets and "rationalize" these decisions for the national network review. Two job descriptions posted on the corporation's intranet site list the devious responsibilities such as "develops and implements the process which will identify opportunities for retail network rationalization that will result in the opening, closure or conversion of Corporate outlets."

All Canada Post has told the union about its review of the national network is that the mail processing plant in Quebec City would be the first facility under review. Of course, we all know what is now happening to this plant. Management has decided to close it. From the looks of these descriptions, there's more to come.

The Retail Network & Facilities Manager also "works with Corporate Communications to develop the programs to notify the public affected by the rationalization of the changes in services." The new employee also "identifies potential "hot spots" where changes will not be well received and works with Communications and other groups to manage the situation to the Corporation's benefit."

This is solid evidence for those still doubting the Corporation's intentions. It should be interesting to watch management try to deny their own job postings.