Temporary Part Time Thrift Store Clerk (CSJ Store Clerk)

The Thrift Store Clerk provides service to customers, sorts incoming product, and assists in the ongoing retail operations of The Salvation Army Lindsay Thrift Store

• Greet customers and donors in a friendly manner and provide excellent customer service
• Provide cashier duties ensuring transactions are accurate and all merchandise is rung in the cash register and other procedures followed
• Assist in keeping the Store tidy, clean, organized and stocked of merchandise
• Sort and price donations as directed
• Answer the phone efficiently in a polite and professional manner
• Other duties as assigned

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program and the following represents the applicant criteria:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment*
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
• Completion of some secondary education
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Good attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work within a team as well as independently
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality
• Develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities
• Required to be available for full 14 weeks of program starting May 31, 2021 thru September 4, 2021.

Successful candidate will be required to provide upon hiring:

• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• Participate in our online Armatus Abuse Training and Health and Safety training required upon hiring

HOURS: 20 hours per week. (Some days the hours may differ).

Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (.5 hour unpaid meal break)

Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (.5 hour unpaid meal break)

Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.  If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.