Sales Associate

To assist in the operations of collecting and processing of donations and selling goods in the Thrift Store, practicing good stewardship of our donated resources.

• Hours:   Part-time (temporary)
• 22.5 hours per week. – no Sunday work.
• This is a temporary position with an estimated length of 3 months.

• Contributes to meeting store sales budgets by maintaining customer service standards
• Implements store layout plans to attract customers including window displays and merchandise displays; ensures attractiveness of the store through “Tidy Maintenance”
• Replenishes inventory levels based on Supervisor’s directions
• Receives donations in a positive professional manner, helping donors if necessary move items into the Thrift Store building. Uses safe practices in lifting and moving heavy items.
• Processes donated household items by unloading, sorting, placing and loading donated items
• Sorts donated clothing by judging the condition of items, hang and prices good condition clothing
• Assists in operating the baler, compactor.
• Contributes to the control of inventory by retrieving, sorting, and pricing as per directions; protects the store from inventory shrinkage by close visual monitoring
• Contributes to the safety of staff and customers (e.g. snow removal, garbage removal, clear fire exits, no obstacles inside/outside store, cleans spillage and maintains store cleanliness)
• Processes store sales through the sales register; takes responsibility for the accurate completion of all customer transactions including visa, debit, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Completion of High School (an alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable)

Experience:

• Up to three (3) months prior experience, including life skills

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Heavy lifting: able to lift up to 30 pounds repeatedly
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Universal precautions

• Cash register experience is an asset – but we will provide training

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

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

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. 

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.

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.