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

Maintenance Supervisor


Published
August 5, 2021

Location
Kelowna, BC

Job Type
Full-time  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Kelowna

Salary Range:
$18.85 – $23.56 per hour

Address:
1480 Sutherland Ave. Kelowna BC V1Y 5Y5

Posting Expires:
August 18, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Attention: Donna Thibideau. Fax: 250-861-3025 or E-mail: [email protected]. Please mention ‘Maintenance Supervisor’ in the subject line of your email.

Description

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the overall cleaning & maintenance and the maintenance/servicing of equipment. The position is subject to a 3-month probationary period. Benefits are offered in accordance with Salvation Army policies and practices.

HOURS:

  • Monday thru Friday (40 hours per week) & Emergency call-out availability

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintains maintenance logs, coordinates and participates in scheduled maintenance procedures; ensures maintenance guidelines are in compliance with warranties and contracts
  • Plans, directs and may implement preventative maintenance procedures for related equipment, recommends and performs minor and some moderate repairs (program vehicles, faucet, toilets, and light fixtures)
  • May maintain and comply with provincial requirements for water and sewage treatment
  • Develops and proposes short and long term maintenance plans to senior management for approval and implementation
  • Conducts fire safety inspections and inspects fire safety systems as per fire code
  • Ensures the grounds are in good general appearance, mowing, landscaping, lot cleaning, snow removal etc.
  • Plans and coordinates renovation projects, including dry walling, minor electrical repairs, painting and plumbing
  • Conducts moderate troubleshooting of building systems and calls in other professionals when required
  • Participates in developing specifications for tenders, may negotiate tenders, and in monitoring quality of workmanship of outside contractors and/or maintenance personnel
  • Ensures supplies are received, stored, and redistributed to the appropriate departments
  • Ensures that the repairs or purchases of new equipment are within the defined budget
  • Performs custodial duties: cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, mopping
  • Copy of job description/duties list available upon request

*Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and is subject to change from time to time*

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

*NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Education/Certifications:

  • Completion of Public School and up to two years of Community College.

Experience:

  • Custodial, general repairs (i.e. electrical, plumbing), building systems, fire safety, etc.

Precautionary measures:

The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules):

  • Universal Precautions
  • Hepatitis B Shot
  • Wear safety shoes
  • Wear gloves

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

  • Background check consent
  • A clear vulnerable sector screening
  • Clean drivers abstract
  • 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. 

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.

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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