CFS Worker/Warehouse

The Salvation Army in Canada; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a warehouse associate to organize donations, sort by quality, and assist with food hampers and deliveries. You will work under the Family Services framework, ensuring safety of the workspace and volunteers while handling goods and operating a TSA vehicle when needed.

Requirements include High School Diploma, Alberta Class 5 license, and First Aid/CPR. This fixed-term role offers 40 hours/week with a schedule supporting program needs.

Qualifications

• Six months of related warehouse or goods distribution experience.
• Valid Alberta Class “5” Driver’s Licence with vehicle and insurance required.
• Background check clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Unload, sort, pack, store, and load donations while maintaining integrity.
• Sort donations by quality and policy.
• Build and deliver food hampers as needed.
• Operate and maintain safety in the warehouse.
• Provide safe pick-up and delivery to donors/clients.
• Direct volunteers in the warehouse.
• Ensure compliance with OH&S and safety procedures.
• Travel up to 30% in a TSA vehicle.

Skills

Courteous demeanor

Safe driving

Navigation skills

Integrity & confidentiality

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time management

OH&S compliance

Education

High School Diploma

First Aid/ CPR

WHMIS

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.

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

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

Internal

Governance Boards and Councils:

• 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] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.