Toy Drive Supervisor

The Salvation Army in Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canada seeks a temporary full-time Toy Drive Supervisor to oversee the Christmas Toy Drive for the Halifax Regional Municipality. You will coordinate toy distribution, donations, and participant outreach during the Christmas program season.

Key duties include organizing pick-ups, processing donations, and working with the Toy Warehouse Supervisor to ensure timely toy deliveries. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential, with a commitment to

Qualifications

• Must have a grade 12 certificate.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to contribute as a team player, projecting a positive professional and helpful attitude.
• Ability to do systematic organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Honest, courteous, and punctual; represent the organization in a positive, professional, and engaging manner.
• Must be flexible and teachable.
• Must undergo applicable screening and background checks satisfactorily.
• Willingness to support the mission of The Salvation Army in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Arrange distribution of Toy Drive program.
• Arrange pick-up of toys and donations.
• Field all calls and inquiries about the Toy Drive Program.
• Contact past participants to discuss their willingness to participate again.
• Take orders for Toy Drive Packages and arrange for delivery at the specific time.
• Follow up leads for new program participants.
• Prepare booklets for Toy Drive Participants.
• Work closely with the Toy Warehouse Supervisor to arrange for the delivery of toys to the warehouse.
• Assist in the toy room as needed.
• Record and summit all cash donations and forward to the Director for recording and deposit.
• Other duties related to the program that may become apparent on demand and circumstances.
• Assist when possible with the packing and inventory of remaining toys.
• Send acknowledgements to all program participants and Volunteers.

Skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Punctuality

Professionalism

Education

Grade 12 certificate

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 Toy Drive Supervisor provides support to the Community and Family Services during the Christmas season on a temporary basis. The purpose of this position is to oversee the Toy Drive for The Salvation Army Christmas Program in the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Key Accountabilities

• Arrange distribution of Toy Drive program
• Arrange pick-up of toys and donations
• Field all calls and inquires about the Toy Drive Program
• Contact past participants to discuss their willingness to participate again
• Take orders for Toy Drive Packages and arrange for delivery at the specific time
• Follow up leads for new program participants
• Prepare booklets for Toy Drive Participants
• Work closely with the Toy Warehouse Supervisor to arrange for the delivery of toys to the warehouse
• Assist in the toy room as needed
• Record and summit all cash donations and forward to the Director for recording and deposit
• Other duties related to the program that may become apparent on demand and circumstances
• Assist when possible with the packing and inventory of remaining toys
• Send acknowledgements to all program participants and Volunteers

Working Conditions

• This is a temporary full time position ending December 31, 2026
• Hours of Work: 8:30-4PM (M-F), with a 30 minute unpaid lunch
• Flexibility required

The Salvation Army

Community and Family Services

2038 Gottingen Street Halifax, Nova Scotia

B3K 3A9

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Must have a grade 12 certificate
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to contribute as a team player, projecting a positive professional and helpful attitude
• Ability to do systematic organization
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Honest, courteous, and punctual; represent the organization in a positive, professional, and engaging manner.
• Must be flexible and teachable
• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
• Ability 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.
• Proven written and oral communication skills

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $17.00 to $18.08 with a maximum of $21.69.

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.