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

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Published
June 7, 2021

Location
Kitchener

Job Type
Casual  

Competition #
2021-06-03

Ministry Unit/Dept:
The Salvation Army New Directions

Salary Range:
$17.43 per hour, as per the Collective Agreement

Address:
657 King St. E.

Posting Expires:
June 14, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Email: [email protected] Attn: Mary-Ellen Jacobs, Admin Assistant, The Salvation Army New Directions Fax: 519-744-2081 Please no phone calls.

Description

This is a casual relief position with no guaranteed hours.  Flexibility in scheduling is required.  The work schedule is determined in consultation with your supervisor and may vary according to requirements of responsibility.  Applicable shifts include a ½ hour unpaid meal break.  This is a continuous operation (24/7) facility.

This is a unionized facility.

Shifts: Various

Interested applicants must respond in writing with a cover letter and resume.

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

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare meals in accordance with Canada’s Food Guide in a community residential facility for adult male offenders released to the community
  • Maintain food services and follow an approved menu plan
  • Prepare food in accordance with food safety guidelines and Universal Precautions
  • Treat all clients with respect and dignity
  • Perform other position related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have completed grade 12
  • Safe Food Handling Certificate is required
  • One year of cooking experience in a commercial or institutional setting
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Have a valid, current certification in First Aid & CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
  • Required to provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening
  • Able to obtain Enhanced Reliability Screening through Correctional Services Canada
  • Support for and an understanding of the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada.
  • Requires screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry.

NOTE: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered

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.

Internal Applicants, please advise Department Heads of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

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