CFS Worker/Warehouse

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda is seeking a warehouse associate for a fixed term contract in Grande Prairie. You will sort, pack and load donations, build food hampers, and deliver items as needed while ensuring safety and cleanliness in the warehouse.

The role requires a valid Alberta driver’s license and basic certification. The position is 40 hours per week, with a fixed term from October 6, 2026 to January 9, 2027, and involves occasional travel in a TSA vehicle to donors or clients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Current First Aid/ CPR equivalent to St John’s Standard First Aid/ Level A or C CPR (can be obtained upon hire).
• W.H.M.I.S. compliance and training.

Responsibilities

• Unload, sort, pack, store, load donations ensuring integrity of donations are maintained.
• Sort donations for distribution based on quality; distinguish discarded from good quality merchandise.
• Build food hampers for the food bank and deliver them to the centre area.
• Provide emergency food hampers to clients as directed by supervisor.
• Direct work of volunteers in the warehouse.
• Comply with safety procedures; keep work areas clean and tidy.
• Operate Electric Straddle Stacker as necessary.

Skills

Courteous demeanor

Safe driving practices

Strong navigation skills

Integrity and confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Independent worker

Safe driving

Education

High School Diploma

First Aid/ CPR

WHMIS

Tools

Electric Straddle Stacker

Job description

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.

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

This position serves to ensure the warehouse is organized by sorting and packing donations, and kept clean through following health and safety procedures. This position also provides pick-up and/or delivery services to and from donors or clients or customers through application of safe driving and material handling procedures.

Accountabilities

WAREHOUSE

• Unload, sort, pack, store, load donations ensuring integrity of donations are maintained

• Sort donations for distribution based on established standards of quality and distinguishes between discarded and good quality merchandise according to policy

• Build food hampers for the food bank and deliver them to the appropriate area of centre

• Provide emergency food hampers to clients as directed by caseworker or supervisor

• Direct work of volunteers assisting in the warehouse

• Comply with all safety procedures and ensures work area and warehouse (inside and outside) is kept clean and tidy according to guidelines/policy

• Operate electric Straddle Stacker as necessary

Pick up and Deliveries

• Ensure safe and careful handling of all deliveries and pickups using an assigned Salvation Army (TSA) vehicle in a timely and secure manner

• Load and unload goods at designated facilities

• Demonstrate a pleasant manner with the public

Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance

• Ensure the safety of TSA vehicles by performing pre trip inspections

• Maintain TSA vehicle log and report any problems to supervisor

• Responsible for the security and safe operation of the vehicle and other assigned equipment

• Clean and sanitize supplies and equipment used

• Maintain knowledge of legislative and organization policies such as health and safety regulations/policies, provincial and municipal highway traffic acts

Other related duties as assigned. This may include assisting with fundraising, special events taking place outside of normal working hours, and working in other areas of centre as needed.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils

Internal

• Staff, management, volunteers

External

• Customers, donors, community

Managerial/Technical Leadership Responsibility

• This position reports directly to the Family Services Manager

• This position has not direct reports; however may provide direction to warehouse volunteers

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

• Safe material handling and picking up/delivering donations

• Maintain the warehouse

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This is a fixed term position and is 40 hours per week

• Working environment is typically in a warehouse environment

• The work requires frequent amount of standing, walking, bending, repetitive lifting/sorting, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Flexibility in work schedule is required, as work hours may be adjusted based on program needs

• The worker is required to travel 30% of the time in a Ford Transit Van

Education, Qualifications and Certifications

• High School Diploma

• Current First Aid/ CPR equivalent to St John’s Standard First Aid/ Level A or C CPR (can be obtained upon hire)

• W.H.M.I.S.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• At least six months related experience including experience with warehouse processing or goods distribution

• Valid Alberta Class “5” Driver’s License, personal vehicle and insurance is required; an original copy of a current Driver’s Abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion is required.

Skills and Capabilities

• Courteous demeanor and demonstrated empathy and concern for clients

• Demonstrated safe driving practices

• Strong navigation skills

• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.

• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.

• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Professional, service-oriented approach internally and externally

• Exceptional organizational, prioritizing and time management skills.

• Self-motivated and disciplined self-starter.

• Must comply with all Salvation Army policies, procedures, and associated legislation.

• Participate in mandatory orientation training

• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.

• Valid Alberta Class “5” Driver’s License, personal vehicle and insurance is required; an original copy of a current Driver’s Abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion is required.

• Provide an original copy of a Background Check screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required. The screening is secured either through the national Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or through a local police detachment.

• May require screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry

• Develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

This is a fixed term contract from October 6th, 2026 - Jan 9th, 2027 @ 40 hours per week.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $18.50 to $23.13 with a maximum of $27.76.

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 [e-mail] you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.