Sort Associate (Temporary)

WINS (Women In Need Society); Calgary; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Women In Need Society (WINS) is seeking a Temporary Sort Associate to join our Donation Centre team. This role involves sorting, grading, distributing and storing donations, while supporting the More Store by WINS and Twice New initiatives. The position requires weekend availability and lifting up to 50lbs, with attention to safety and customer service.

The role reports to the Manager - Sort and runs through December 12, 2026, approx. 32 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50lbs (23kg) individually.
• Flexibility to work weekends and Saturday/Sunday shifts.
• Good English verbal and written communication.
• Basic numeracy to count and operate POS equipment.

Responsibilities

• Sort and grade donations to determine quality and best path (thrift, Twice New, More Store, recycle or disposal).
• Refine goods into product categories and store in bins.
• Assist with recycling and reducing environmental impact.
• Support More Store by WINS with product availability and POS transactions.
• Provide friendly, professional service to customers, donors, and volunteers.
• Participate in health & safety practices and keep work areas clean and safe.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong English communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Ability to lift 50lbs/23kg

Stamina for standing

Education

Grade 12 education

Tools

POS handling

Job description

Women In Need Society (WINS) is seeking a Temporary Sort Associate to join our Donation Centre team. Reporting to the Manager - Sort, the Sort Associate is responsible for ensuring the effective management of donations from individual and retail donors by sorting, grading, distributing, recycling, and storing of donated goods daily. The Sort Associate enhances WINS’ contribution to the community by providing excellent support to customers (through Twice New and More Store by WINS), donors, and volunteers at the WINS Donation Centre.

This temporary position will run until December 12, 2026, with approximately 32 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work on both Saturdays and Sundays.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Sorting & Storing

• Efficiently & consistently sortand grade previously rough-sorted donations to determine the quality and most appropriatepath for each item (ex: for thrift stores, Twice New e-commerce, More Store byWINS, seasonal, recycle, or disposal)
• Refine sorted goods into specific product categories (ex: style, item type, etc.) and load into bins for holding/storage
• Share expertise as required with other staff and volunteers regarding the quality of donations (grading)

Recycle

• Recognize product suitable for recycling,salvaging all possible product to divert it from landfill, reduce WINS’environmental imprint’ and build WINS recycle revenue

Retail &E-commerce

• Supply the More Store by WINS withproduct from the sort area; remove dated product from the More Store divert toit to recycle
• Process sales transactions aspoint of sale (POS) in an accurate and efficient manner
• Provide friendly, positive, professionalservice to customers of the More Store by WINS
• Support Twice New e-commerce withensuring suitable product availability from donations

Teamwork

• Act as an ambassador for WINS bothon and off the job
• Maintain excellent donor, employee,and volunteer relations through positive, kind, and professional interactionswith others
• Engage and support individual andcorporate group volunteers to ensure that their experience is fun and rewarding
• Maintain ongoing communicationwith management on any issues or concerns

Health &Safety and Industrial Hygiene

• Positively engage in and complywith all WINS health & safety practices, procedures, and policies
• Maintain a safe working area for allemployees, volunteers, clients, and customers by ensuring workstations andaisles are clean, tidy, and clear of clutter
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education

• Grade 12 education, or equivalentcombination of education and experience

Experience

Personal/ Professional Attribute

• Eligible to legally work in Canada
• An understanding of and affinityfor the WINS brand, mission, and role with our clients, customers, volunteers,donors, and community
• Solid organization skills with theability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication skillsincluding proficiency in verbal and written English
• Basic numeracy is required to keepcounts and operate point of sale equipment
• A welcoming and empathetic demeanorwith an ability to build and maintain positive relationships with otheremployees and individual & corporate volunteers
• Flexibility to comply with a work schedulewith shifts throughout the week
• Able to stand for long periods oftime
• Able to correctly and safely lifta minimum of 50lbs/23kg individually, and 100lbs/45kg as part of a team
• Work-ready with CSA approvedsteel-toed safety boots

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Join an organization that is making a difference in the lives of thousands of Calgary women and their families. The Women in Need Society (WINS) is a Calgary-based charity dedicated to providing essential programs, resources, and connections that help women thrive. Guided by our Mission of connecting women and their families with the resources they need to build stability andresilience;WINS works every day to create opportunities for women to move from crisis to community.

Together with donors, government, and community partners, WINS provides wrap-around support to women experiencing abuse, poverty, social isolation, or homelessness. Our Vision is to build a community where all women are thriving and creating resilient families. As part of our commitment to sustainability and empowerment, WINS also operates a successful social enterprise through our WINS Thrift Stores and the MORE Store by WINS. These stores provide Calgarians with affordable shopping options, create meaningful employment opportunities for women, and help fund our charitable programs. By shopping and donating to WINS, Calgarians support local families while being kind to the environment.

At WINS, y your work has purpose and you will find a workplace where your expertise is valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your work contributes to meaningful, measurable change.

The culture at WINS is built upon our values. These values are at the heart of who we are and how we serve our community.

Integrity: Our actions match our words. We do what we say and say what we mean. Diversity: Diversity makes us stronger. We welcome and respect different people, perspectives, and experiences.Sustainability: We care for people and the planet. Our actions today impact our world tomorrow. Collaboration: We are better together. Working as a team, we strive for excellence in all we do. Innovation: We imagine the possibilities. We continuously strive toward greater impact.