Christmas Toy Shop Worker

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 Christmas Toy Shop Worker provides support to the Community and Family Services during the Christmas season on a temporary basis.

Accountabilities:

• Assist with the set-up take-down and organization of toy distribution program.
• Assist with the scheduling and organization of volunteers.
• Receive and process donations of toys for distribution and provide assistance with packing and sorting toy donations.
• Assist with recording statistical data in a clear organized and accurate manner.
• Receive and process telephone calls from clients requiring assistance.
• Perform other related duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a temporary position.
• Shifts may include days afternoons evenings weekend shifts and split shifts Monday through Saturday. Applicable shifts include a ½ hour unpaid meal break.
• Flexibility in scheduling is required as the hours may increase as per operational requirements.
• Working environment is typically in the office in generally agreeable conditions.
• Ability to lift/move up to 20 lbs. (10 kg).

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 Qualifications and Certifications:

• Completed High School or equivalent

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

• A minimum of one (1) year of prior related experience working in community-based programs would be a definite asset.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills integrity and adaptability.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Armys health and safety policies and procedures.
• Honest courteous and punctual; represent the organization in a positive professional and engaging manner.
• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion (i.e. The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.
• Ability and 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.

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.