The Salvation Army B.C. Boundless Vancouver Community Ministries                                    
                
                

        

    
          
    
        
        
            Published
            
                September 23, 2020            
         
        
        
            Location
            
                                        Vancouver, Canada                                    
            
                
                            
        
                
            Job Type
            
                                    Full-time (Contract)
                            
         
                
                
            Category
            
                                    British Columbia
                            
        
                
                
            Salary
            
                                    $18.75/hr                            
        
                
            Interested applicants must respond in writing to
            
                                    office@boundlessvancouver.ca                            
        
                
            Closing date
            
                                    October 15, 2020                            
        
                
            Street Address
            
                                    3213 Fraser St                            
        
                
            

    

        Description
        
                        HOURS:

Contract: Oct. 26th, 2020 to Dec. 24, 2020, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm



                

        Responsibilities
        
                        Position Purpose Summary:
Boundless Vancouver Community Ministries organizes The Salvation Army Boundless Vancouver Christmas Toy Shop for children and families. The Christmas Volunteer & Donation Coordinator works with our Boundless Vancouver team to organize our volunteers and coordinate donations for The Christmas Toy Shop and the Christmas Luncheon.
BASIC FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Volunteer Coordination: 

Works in conjunction with and in support of The Christmas Toy Shop by identifying and promoting volunteer opportunities
Recruit, screen, register & orient appropriate volunteers to fill positions
Process necessary paperwork, including Criminal Record Checks and volunteer agreement packages
Deploy volunteers to positions relevant to their interests and skills
Help orientate and supervise volunteers while they are deployed to their positions
Keep thorough records of volunteer information and hours of service for statistical purposes

Donation Coordination: 

Work in conjunction with and in support of the Christmas campaigns, identifying the financial and in-kind donation needs for Christmas distribution
Solicit financial and in-kind donations and correspond in a timely manner with individuals and corporate donors in the community; organize toy drives with companies and organizations in the community
Coordinate drop-off and pick up schedule with donors and driver(s)
Help coordinate with divisional Public Relations team for the Toy Mountain event
Relay donated items to the appropriate personnel for proper storage and distribution
Keep thorough records of donor information and donated items/amounts & maintain a positive relationship with our donors
Perform other duties as assigned

 
                    
                

        Qualifications
        
                        Education/Certifications:

Post-secondary education and work experience in fund-raising, donor relations, public relations

Experience:

One (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience, including experience working in customer service related fields

Required Skills/Knowledge:

Excellent organizational skills
Superior relationship building skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels in a confident, collaborative and professional manner
Proven ability to multitask
Be able to work independently; demonstrated self-starter and team player
Excellent verbal communication skills in person and on the phone
Excellent written communication skills
Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft Office
Ability to learn new software quickly and teach others
Be able to lift up to 30 lbs

 
PREFERRED SKILLS/capabilities: 

Valid BC Driver’s License
Background check consent
A clear vulnerable sector screening
A clean drivers’ abstract
Completion of online Armatus Abuse Prevention Training and required Health and Safety training

Warehouse Worker – Temporary Full-time – Markham


Published
October 15, 2021

Location
Markham, ON

Job Type
Full-time (Contract)  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Ontario Distribution Centre

Salary Range:
$16.00-$17.00 per hour

Address:
181 Whitehall Drive, Markham, L3R 9T1

Posting Expires:
October 29, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Email: [email protected] Attention: Jacklyn William – Business Manager Mailing Address: 150 Railside Road, North York ON Attention: Jacklyn William – Business Manager Please, no phone calls.

Description

The Warehouse Worker will be responsible for standard warehouse duties of receiving, sorting, put-away, picking and shipping of primarily toys and food for a great cause. Regular equipment (manual pallet jack, etc.) use is required as well as a significant amount of manual work and use of computer systems to help supply donated goods to member agencies who help the needy in our communities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Warehouse:

  • Perform shipping and receiving of goods
  • Pickup, sort, put-away, pack and ship toys
  • Inspect goods received for quality / damage / expiry (use-by) dates; document, rotate, and store stock appropriately to ensure maximum yield is achieved
  • Build skids of fresh, frozen and / or dry goods for delivery
  • Accurately count and weigh product being delivered or shipped
  • Assist with inventory reconciliation
  • Use Warehouse Management System / Inventory Management System to record / facilitate warehouse operations
  • Perform general cleaning and maintenance tasks of warehouse, yard and equipment as required

 

General:

  • Promote the Mission, Policies and Objectives of the Ontario Distribution Centre in the Ontario Central East Division
  • Prepare, complete and submit documentation in a timely manner as required
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment
  • Adhere to the Salvation Army Policy & Procedure Manual, Ontario Distribution Centre Policy & Procedure Manual and Ontario Distribution Centre Health & Safety Guidelines
  • Ensure all comments regarding goods and / or services from Ministry Units, suppliers or other contacts are communicated to management in a timely manner
  • Wear the appropriate safety / Personal Protective Equipment and maintain a clean uniform
  • Ensure all work is completed in a safe manner, in accordance with TSA, WSIB, CVOR, and all other regulatory requirements
  • Other related duties as assigned.

 

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:

Internal:

  • Works cooperatively with Warehouse Management/Workers, Drivers and volunteers
  • Provides occasional guidance and supervision to new employees and volunteers
  • Interacts courteously and professionally with staff from various Ministry Units while completing delivery tasks

 

External:

  • Interacts courteously and professionally with suppliers and donors

 

MANAGERIAL/Technical RESPONSIBILITY:

  • This position reports directly to Warehouse Management or Shift Supervisor
  • May provide guidance and supervision to new employees and volunteers during onboarding and orientation

 

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

  • This position has the authority to spend (via corporate card) on general vehicle expenses, including but not limited Accountable for operating and maintaining specialized equipment to sort, transport, store, and build skids
  • Accountable for the efficient/effective handling of goods and materials and the responsibility for distributing products to the various clients, considering warehouse stock, product best before dates, and client needs

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Work is typically performed in a warehouse environment with exposure to handling garbage, monotony of work (repetitive tasks)
  • Work potentially involves work in freezers and refrigerators with some outdoor work in winter
  • Occasional to frequent pickup and delivery may vary considerably by need and season
  • May be required to occasionally lift/move/transport weights more than the usual 39lbs weight

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Completion of High School
  • Current Forklift Operators Certificate is an asset

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Minimum of 1 year related experience
  • Acceptable criminal record check
  • Valid class G drivers’ license and an acceptable drivers’ abstract

 SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

  • Proven attention to detail and the ability to follow legislation, directions, policies, procedures.
  • Ability to personally and safely lift up to 39 pounds
  • Reliable, self-motivated and confidential
  • Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Able to adopt a flexible work schedule during peak and / or seasonal times
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
  • Ability to understand and adhere to the Code of Ethics
  • Able to work in a consultative, diplomatic and tactful manner
  • Organizational / time-management skills to plan and manage the workload
  • Respect for and understanding of The Salvation Army – its mission, culture, and values

Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Screening.

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.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application

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