The federal government has launched the process to find a successor to Canada Post CEO Doug Ettinger, who will retire in March. The notice says proficiency in both official languages is “preferable” for the head of the federal Crown corporation. “The Government of Canada will take bilingualism into consideration when assessing candidates. Your online profile must include your level of proficiency in speaking and understanding your second official language,” the Department of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement wrote in the notice for the senior position. Ottawa is also asking candidates to have senior management work experience “in a complex unionized environment.” Canada Post has faced labour-relations turmoil in recent years. The position comes with a salary ranging from $573,500 to $674,700. Those interested must submit their application to the Privy Council Office by the end of the day on Oct. 6. The notice also says “candidates who are members of one or more of the designated employment equity groups are encouraged to self-identify when applying. Preference may be given to individuals who belong to one or more of the following groups: Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities and women.” Ettinger, Canada Post’s current president and CEO, announced he would retire at the end of his term next March. “Until then, my priority remains to implement our transformation plan at a good pace and in a thoughtful manner, so that the person who succeeds me can maintain the momentum during the leadership transition next year,” Ettinger said. Minister Joël Lightbound, meanwhile, said, “This is a pivotal moment for Canada Post. Following the successful negotiation of a new agreement with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and the measures I announced in September 2025, the corporation has found the stability it so badly needed. These steps lay the foundation for Canada Post to adapt, innovate and build an institution that continues to provide the services Canadians rely on.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French onSept. 9, 2026.
