Christmas Worker

The Salvation Army in Canada; San Juan de Terranova; Vor Ort; CAD 30.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Reasonable accommodation upon request

Zusammenfassung

The Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a dedicated individual to support food bank operations, assist with Christmas program registrations, and provide compassionate client support. You will maintain client information in Link2Feed, prepare hampers, and help with reporting and safety compliance.

This role emphasizes empathy for vulnerable populations, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while adhering to TSA standards and confidentiality requirements.

Qualifikationen

• Provide high-caliber services while maintaining professionalism and courtesy.
• Display empathy toward individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use issues.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal, organizational and time-management skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client information.
• Respect cultural and lifestyle diversity and communicate respectfully.

Aufgaben

• Assist with daily food bank operations, ensuring organization and a welcoming environment.
• Prepare and distribute food hampers for clients and community partner agencies.
• Support registration and intake for Christmas services and hampers.
• Welcome clients and conduct intake assessments to determine needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and input client information into Link2Feed.
• Provide daily activity reports to the Programs Manager.
• Support administrative tasks and other duties as required.
• Comply with health and safety policies and guidelines.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Cultural sensitivity

Empathy

Self-motivation

Microsoft Office

Communication

Link2Feed

Tools

Link2Feed

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Publisher

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

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 incumbent will be responsible for the following range of job duties:

Food Bank Operations

• Assist with daily food bank operations, ensuring organization, cleanliness, and a welcoming environment.
• Prepare and distribute food hampers for clients and community partner agencies.

Christmas Assistance

• Support registration and intake for Christmas services, including last-minute sign-ups.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of Christmas hampers and related seasonal activities.

Client Support

• Welcome clients and conduct intake/assessments to determine needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and input client information into Link2Feed in line with TSA standards.

Reporting & Administration

• Provide daily activity reports to the Programs Manager.
• Support the CFS Coordinator with administrative and operational tasks and provide other assistance as required.

Health & Safety

• Comply with all health and safety policies, procedures, and employer instructions in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations.
• Ensure that all safety and security rules and guidelines are upheld to protect clients and staff.

Qualifications & Skills

The successful candidate must:

• Maintain and promote a positive image of The Salvation Army by providing a high caliber of services and dealing with others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude towards the homeless and individuals with substance abuse and concurrent problems, including mental health concerns.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to identify sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of and empathy toward cultural differences. Must be sensitive to and respectful of cultural and lifestyle diversity.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and under supervision.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including those experiencing mental health and addictions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to clientele and staff of The Salvation Army.
• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment when making decisions.
• To communicate effectively and efficiently in a positive manner as it relates to all levels of interaction with colleagues, clients and community.
• Experience with or willingness to learn program specific software such as Link2Feed.
• A high degree of proficiency in duties as well as being able to handle and prioritize numerous tasks and evident desire for self-development, ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Sensitive and empathetic to vulnerability of clientele.
• Self-motivated and disciplined.
• Have knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $21.96 to $27.45 with a maximum of $32.94. 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.