Christmas Toy Shop Worker

The Salvation Army in Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a temporary Christmas Toy Shop Worker to support Community and Family Services during the holiday season in Ottawa. You will help set up and take down toy distributions, assist with volunteers, registrations, and processing donations, and maintain accurate records while answering client calls.

The role requires completing high school and may benefit from experience in community-based programs.

Qualifications

• Completed High School or equivalent.
• Experience in community-based programs would be a definite asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with set-up, take-down and organization of toy distribution program.
• Assist with scheduling and organization of volunteers.
• Assist with client registrations.
• Receive and process toy donations and assist with packing, counting and sorting.
• Record statistical data clearly and accurately.
• Receive and process telephone calls from clients requiring assistance.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stand for long periods

Inventory control

Administrative skills

Work in fast-paced environment

OH&S compliance

Punctual

Bilingualism (asset)

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

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.

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 tasks of volunteers.
• Assist with client registrations
• Receive and process donations of toys for distribution and provide assistance with packing, counting 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 30 lbs. (15 kg) and up to 100 lbs with assistance

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

• 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
• Some experience in inventory control and processing
• Administrative skills in Web browser and online databases
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Work timely, efficiently and in a safe manner
• 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.
• Full “G” license considered an asset
• Bilingualism is considered an asset
• Experienced in using pallet jack considered an asset

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.