Warehouse Associate

About Habitat for Humanity Canada

Founded in 1985, Habitat for Humanity Canada is a national charitable organization working toward a world where everyone has a decent and affordable place to call home. Habitat for Humanity brings communities together to help families build strength, stability, and independence through affordable homeownership. With the help of volunteers, Habitat homeowners, and 45 local Habitats working in every province and territory, we provide a solid foundation for better, healthier lives in Canada and around the world. Habitat for Humanity Canada is a member of Habitat for Humanity International, which was established in 1976 and has grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 70 countries. For more information, please visit .

We deeply value our culture and colleagues, and we have collaboratively created the following vision statement: “We foster and build equity through affordable housing by fully integrating diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Every individual involved with Habitat feels safe and encouraged to bring their whole selves to our mission, and they know they are valued, heard, and respected.”

The Opportunity

As a social enterprise operated by Habitat for Humanity, ReStore is a significant driver of revenue for affiliates nationally, which is directly tied to their ability to build strength, stability, and independence through affordable housing.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong background in warehouse and logistics as well as experience working in a fast-paced workplace. You will enjoy a "for purpose" career in a great company culture, the pride of working with a world-renowned charity, and the gratification of giving back and helping families access safe, decent and affordable homeownership.

Your Impact

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Distribution Operations, the Warehouse Associate supports the day-to-day operations of Habitat for Humanity Canada’s National Distribution Centre through shipping, receiving, inventory management, ecommerce support, and customer service to local Habitats and ReStores across the federation. As a valued member of the team, you will help advance Habitat for Humanity Canada’s mission of increasing affordable housing opportunities for families across Canada.

• Support the Senior Manager, Distribution Operations with shipping and receiving activities, including unloading/loading trucks and checking in donations
• Sort and organize incoming donations on skids, shelves, or in designated storage areas according to organizational standards
• Maintain inventory accuracy through regular physical counts and data entry into inventory systems
• Assist in maintaining an organized warehouse environment for incoming and outgoing products
• Operate and maintain warehouse vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently
• Support Habitat Canada’s ecommerce platform (Shopify) by uploading products, updating inventory, and assisting with order management
• Prepare orders by processing requests, pulling products, packing skids, labeling shipments, and staging orders for pickup or delivery
• Assist affiliates with product information and questions related to ordering and shipping procedures
• Provide excellent customer service to ReStore staff, volunteers, and partners visiting the Distribution Centre
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and volunteers to maintain a positive and productive work environment
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse environment at all times
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures, including wearing appropriate safety equipment
• Act as the Distribution Centre's Health & Safety Representative, participating in safety meetings, workplace inspections, and promoting compliance with health and safety policies and procedures
• Support and assist with supervising co-op students and volunteers, and report any concerns as required

Qualifications & Competencies

• One to three years’ relevant work experience in a related role.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Inventory, equipment maintenance, data entry and computer skills will be required
• Ability to lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs with help of others
• Valid forklift license an asset
• Valid driver’s license

Physical Demands and Abilities:

• Ability to lift and move objects weighing 10-50 lbs. on a regular basis, and up to 100 lbs. on occasion, with another team member.
• Frequent standing, walking, and occasional forklift operation.
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance
• Ability to work in warehouse conditions, including potentially dusty environments, and outdoors when required.
• Safety shoes are required, and the individual must be able to adapt to varying weather conditions as the warehouse doors are opened and closed.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $42,000 - $44,000.

The Benefits of Working at Habitat Canada

• Our culture promotes inclusivity through the values of diversity, respect, and openness.
• Staff groups focusing on important topics such as workplace Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Social and CARE Committees.
• Office closed during the holidays and half-days before a summer long weekend.
• Subsidized fitness program as well as a rewards program through Perkopolis.

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please note that we will be reviewing and evaluating applications on an ongoing basis, and we encourage early submissions. We thank all applicants for applying; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview (no phone calls, please).

Habitat Canada’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

Habitat Canada is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are dedicated to promoting a workplace that is diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, respectful, and equitable. We welcome and encourage all interested individuals to apply, especially those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations.

At Habitat Canada, we are committed to providing employment accommodation throughout the recruitment process and all aspects of employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We recognize that individuals with disabilities may require reasonable accommodation during the selection process to be assessed fairly and equitably. If you are contacted for an interview or employment opportunity, please let us know in advance if you require accommodation. We aim to ensure a positive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates.

At Habitat Canada, we have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, coercion, sexual exploitation, or abuse in any form. All employment offers are contingent upon signing our code of conduct and satisfactory reference checks and may be subject to appropriate screening checks.