Christmas Support Worker

The Salvation Army in Canada; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Reasonable accommodation upon request

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canada is hiring a temporary part-time Christmas Support Worker to help at the Family Care Centre during the holiday season. You will process donations, assist with toy and food hampers, and help with distribution setup, pickups, and data recording.

We seek reliable individuals with a high school diploma, strong Microsoft Office skills, and a valid Ontario G‑license. Expect varied shifts, physical duties, and potential scheduling flexibility near Christmas.

Qualifications

• Completed High School or equivalent.
• Valid Ontario G-class driver’s license with vehicle and insurance.
• Minimum 1 year experience in community-based programs is an asset.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and email/internet proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing, unloading, documenting, and sorting donations of toys and food.
• Assist with pickup of food and toy donations from community donors.
• Assist with setup and takedown of Christmas hamper distribution centre.
• Record data clearly and maintain confidentiality; support Kettle campaign as needed.
• Perform other duties to support the Christmas program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Adaptability

Punctuality

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Internet

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.

Job Description

Position Purpose summary: The Christmas Support Worker provides support to the Family Care Centre during the Christmas season on a temporary basis. This includes Christmas Kettles and Christmas Toy Hampers.

Accountabilities

• Assist with processing, unloading, documenting, and sorting donations of toys and food for the Christmas program and assist with preparing donated items for distribution.
• Assist with pick-ups of food and toy donations from community donors using program vehicle.
• Assist with set up and take down of toy and food Christmas hamper distribution centre.
• Assist with sorting toy donations.
• Record statistical data in a clear, organized, and accurate manner.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas.
• Assist in the Kettle campaign where needed through dropping off documentation, covering breaks, checking on volunteers, picking up donations at end of day.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Working Conditions

• This is a temporary part-time position based on 25 hours per week.
• The pay is $19 per hour.
• 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 closer to Christmas.
• Required to wear appropriate Salvation Army identification.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. (11.34 kgs) in a safe manner.
• Local travel may be associated with this position.

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, Qualifications And Certifications

• Completed High School or equivalent

Experience And Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year of prior related experience working in community-based programs would be a definite asset.
• Strong skills in all Microsoft Office products and good working knowledge and experience with email and internet-based programs
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License, personal vehicle required and insurance, current copy of driver’s abstract for review and verification that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.

Skills And Capabilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s 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

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.