Kettle Worker

The Kettle Worker provides the secure and courteous oversight of a designated Christmas Kettle.

DAYS and HOURS of work: Expected to work weekdays and Saturdays.  Hours vary.  Lunch breaks are provided but unpaid.

Temporary until approximately December 24, 2021

Accountabilities:

• Greets and thanks donors courteously
• Presents a positive image (well-groomed/dressed) for The Salvation Army while on duty
• Remains at the Kettle for the full shift (until relieved), ensuring security of donations received
• Responds to questions/queries from potential donors regarding SA ministries and programs
• Required to stand for long periods
• Most locations are indoors, but typically with exposure to exterior doors opening and closing.

Working Conditions:

• This is a temporary position with variable hours up until December 24, 2019. Shifts & Weekends
• The performance of the job requires continuously hosting the kettle and ringing bells.
• The performance of the job requires greeting & thanking donors courteously.
• Mask wearing and all Covid19 protocols are required.
• Kettle locations are typically near an exterior entrance door, with means exposure to elements such as cool air.
• Standing for long periods of time

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

• Up to three months prior related experience
• Support for and an understanding of the mission and the purpose of The Salvation Army

Note: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds may be required.
• Possesses good customer service skills – be friendly, courteous, positive, outgoing, flexible, task oriented, patient
• Possesses good oral communication skills
• Be able to work independently
• Ability to focus on job and refrain from distractions, i.e. mobile phone use, texting, etc.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Willingness to work indoors at high traffic retail locations
• Willingness to experience exposure to cool outside, as may come through doors
• Follows the dress code and be well groomed

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent
• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clean drivers abstract
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training

In support of our commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, The Salvation Army (TSA) has a vaccination requirement for all employees in Canada. The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to provincial/territorial human rights legislation. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Human Rights Code, a request for accommodation can be submitted and written proof satisfactory to TSA will be required.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. 

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.