Admin Clerk

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:
The role provides general administrative support for the day-to-day operations.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The incumbent may perform all some or similar range of duties.
Respond to telephone in person or electronic enquiries or forward to appropriate person.
Prepare correspondence reports statements forms presentations applications and other documents.
Process incoming and outgoing mail manually or electronically.
Photocopy and collate documents for distribution mailing and filing.
Send and receive messages and documents using fax machine or electronic mail.
Maintain inventory of office supplies order supplies as required and arrange for servicing of office equipment.
Assist in preparing meeting agendas attend meetings and record minutes.
Assist with administrative procedures within MU or department.
May sort process and verify receipts expenditures forms and other documents.
May organize the flow of work for other office support workers.
May perform basic bookkeeping tasks such as preparing invoices and bank deposits.
Scan sort and file documents according to established guidelines.
Assist with other related administrative tasks when required.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:
Conducts routine interactions. Provide clarification of information.
Internal: MUs team members various leadership and management teams clients volunteers as required.
External: Vendors donors community partners.

MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct reports: none.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT:
Minor material responsibility: may assist with processing of monetary donations and deposits.
Receipts all donations using software if required.
The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Armys Mission Statement in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Working environment is typically in the office in generally agreeable conditions.
May encounter upset/difficult clientele entering the building.
Some limited travelling may require.
The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Armys Mission Vision and Values in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Armys health and safety policies and procedures.
Alternative combination of education and experience may be considered.

Education Qualifications and Certifications:
Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Office Diploma is an asset.

Experience and Knowledge:
Up to 1 year of related secretarial administrative or customer service experience is required.
Working basic knowledge of Office365 is required.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Good decision-making and organizational skills.

Skills and Capabilities:
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Good decision-making and organizational skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities (i.e. good judgement).
Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
Able to work cooperatively in a team setting.
Ability to lift/move weights of up to 20 lbs. occasionally.
If limited travelling is required using organizational or personal vehicle a valid drivers license and clear drivers abstract is required.

Clean Criminal Record Check

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.