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 shelter. In 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:
The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.
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.
Vision Statement
We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.
Core Values:
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory has four core values:
Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.
Position Purpose summary:
Thrift Store Clerk is one member of a team of individuals who sees the day-to-day operations of our thrift store. The clerk is responsible for the general cleaning, sorting of donations, and customer service of running the till.
Accountabilities:
Responsible for sorting and pricing donations
Assist with quality control
Customer Service:answering phone, customer inquiries, concerns etc. as needed
Operate cash register/Interac Machine as required
Assist with the counting of money and preparation of bank deposit, as needed
Active participant in “Tidy Management” (general tidying-up of the store inside and outside and work area)
Take garbage out daily
Bring donations from outside
Sweep/mop store floor
Help with picking up donations for food bank
Other duties as assigned
CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Internal
Will be in direct contact with the Thrift Store Supervisor
External
Customers, clients, partner agencies and general public
FINANCIAL AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT:
Handling of cash through the register and preparing deposits
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Thrift Store front and back rooms
Some outside work (different weather conditions)
Bad smells due to dirty donations
Soiled donations (bodily, pet, or smoke)
Tuesday – Saturday 9:30 – 6:00, ½ lunch break (3 various days)
The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.
Education and Experience Qualifications:
Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
• Grade 12 or Equivalent
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements
Training will be provided
Able to communicate efficiently & effectively with customers and co-workers
Physically fit, energetic & good co-ordination (position requires frequent bending, twisting, crouching, reaching, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling, lifting, and standing for long periods of time)
Skills and Capabilities:
Willingness to be flexible in their duties
Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting
Must have a positive attitude and pleasant personality
Able to lift 30lbs
Follow Health and Safety Procedures
Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
Understanding of and support for the Mission and Ministry of The Salvation Army
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $15.35 to $18.86 with a maximum of $22.64.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 [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
Skills Required
- Grade 12 or Equivalent
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers
- Ability to operate a cash register/Interac machine and handle cash/deposits
- Physically fit; able to perform frequent bending, twisting, crouching, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling and standing for long periods
- Able to lift 30lbs
- Willingness to be flexible in duties
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting
- Positive attitude and pleasant personality
- Follow health and safety procedures
- Strong sense of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics
- Understanding of and support for the Mission and Ministry of The Salvation Army
What We Do
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and every day in 400 communities across Canada and more than 120 countries around the world.
