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

Hotel/Hostel Manager – Temporary FT – Maxwell Meighen Centre


Published
July 4, 2021

Location
Toronto, ON

Job Type
Full-time (Contract)  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
E-mail: [email protected] Attention: Brad Sider Mail: Brad Sider Maxwell Meighen Centre 135 Sherbourne Street Toronto, ON M5A 2R5 Please no phone calls.

Salary Range:
$23.64 – $35.46 per hour

Address:
135 Sherbourne Street Toronto, ON M5A 2R5

Posting Expires:
July 12, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
E-mail: [email protected] Attention: Brad Sider Mail: Brad Sider Maxwell Meighen Centre 135 Sherbourne Street Toronto, ON M5A 2R5 Please no phone calls.

Description

The incumbent reports to the Maxwell Meighen Director. This is a non-unionized management position that assists the Director in the managing the day to day operations of the Scarborough Hotel Program.

HOURS:

  • 40 hours/wk

Location: You will be considered full time temporary at our hotel location used for social distancing during covid.

Holiday Inn Express

50 Estate Drive, Scarborough

ON M1H 2Z1

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • The Hostel Manager will provide leadership, supervision and day-to-day direction at the Scarborough Hotel Program in accordance with established policies and procedures including Toronto Shelter Standards, the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and Employment Standards.
  • Schedule, conduct and document supervision; conduct performance review and evaluations; chair team meetings; participate in policy reviews and revisions. Communicate with staff on matters of discipline in accordance with the Policy & Procedure manual.
  • Provide all necessary documentation for Personnel files. Conduct in conjunction with the Director of Hostel Services, recruitment, interviews, reference checks and orientation for new staff. Organize and assist with staff training in accordance to Hostel policy.  To participate in Labour Management meetings as requested. Approve bi-weekly payroll prior to submission; assist with the preparation of annual budget and funding applications as requested.  Assist with the monitoring of financial expenditures as per annual budget projections.
  • Ensure clients receive proper customer service; deal with client issues, concerns and complaints, deal with Community and City complaints; read daily log books and make necessary follow-up; review all incident reports, make any follow-up and ensure necessary notations are needed and assist in preparing daily, weekly and monthly reports for the department. On-call duties. Perform other duties as required by the Director of Maxwell Meighen or designate.
  • To provide support, assistance, and encouragement to Clients.
  1. Organizational Responsibilities
  • Attend all authorized Seminars, Staff meetings and training sessions as required.
  • Adhere to standards that are consistent with the values and philosophy of the Salvation Army and the Maxwell Meighen Centre.
  • Read and follow the policy and procedures of the Maxwell Meighen Centre and adhere to the Shelter Standards when dealing with the client, residents, and staff.
  • Make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures of the department and the centre.
  1. Professional Responsibilities
  • Dependability – Relied upon to complete tasks and be punctual in your attendance at the centre.
  • Cooperation – Willingness to be a team player. Willing to accept change in procedures, process, responsibility, and assignments.
  • Initiative – Demonstrate the ability to think and act independently. Originate innovative ideas and methods to improve your performance or complete tasks better.
  • Work Environment and Safety – Maintain a safe and pleasant workplace by following the safety regulations and actively contributing towards a safer workplace.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Post-Secondary Diploma in Social Work, Addictions, Counselling, or related field(s) or

minimum of 2 years related work experience

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Second language an asset
  • Certification in First Aid/CPR, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
  • Good Computer Skills with working knowledge of Windows
  • Good Clerical Skills
  • Ability to function as a team member

 

Successful candidate will be required to provide upon hiring:

  • A clear vulnerable sector screening
  • A clean driver abstract
  • Participate in our online Armatus Abuse Training and Health and Safety training required upon hiring, as well as updated annually

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

To help us with our recruitment effort, please indicate your email/cover letter where (vacanciesincanada.ca) you saw this job posting.

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