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 Worker




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Published
October 13, 2021

Location
Winnipeg

Job Type
Full-time  

Competition #
31

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Winnipeg Centre of Hope

Salary Range:
CBA $16.33 per hour

Address:
180 Henry Avenue

Posting Expires:
October 18, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
E-mail: [email protected] – Attention: Kim De Vloo, HR Manager

Description

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Core Values The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:
Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

The Maintenance Worker undertakes the general care and maintenance for the facility, building systems, security, monitoring systems and grounds and ensures government regulations are achieved.

35 hours/week – 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class:

  • Repairs and if required, install plumbing fixtures such as taps, sinks, and toilets.
  • Where possible, performs mechanical and electrical repairs to equipment such as kitchen equipment, clothes washers
    and dryers, dishwashers, light fixtures, etc.
  • Where applicable, performs plastering, painting, and decorating for repairs.
  • Ensures that maintenance materials are purchased or received, stored, and redistributed as necessary.
  • Establishes and monitors preventative maintenance procedures for related equipment, recommends repairs and
    purchases as required.
  • Monitors and adjusts heating, temperature controls for facility and water, ventilating and air conditioning systems by operating the facility’s control systems.
  • Ensures the maintenance of the building exterior and grounds as appropriate.
  • Maintains a safe living and working environment through compliance with policies and procedures, rules and regulations governing facility safety and safety in the workplace.
  • Contact various trades’ people for various contracts/quotes as required.
  • Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools.
  • Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions.
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
  • Plan and lay out repair work using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals.
  • Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
  • Record maintenance and repair work performed using applicable forms.
  • Prioritize work load using maintenance request forms.
  • Reproduce keys using key cutting machine.
  • Supervises volunteers and community service orders
  • Monitors the inventory of Booth Centre tools and equipment and ensures that it is kept current; ensures that the annual inventory check is conducted
  • Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

The successful job applicant will have Grade 12 or equivalent or three years’ experience in a related environment

Experience:

The incumbent must have three years’ experience in a related environment or be willing to be trained on site by supervisor in general repairs in Carpentry, Drywall, Electrical & Plumbing etc. as well as building systems, fire safety, water treatment, electrical systems, supervisory, statistics and reading legislation experience.

Various practical and related trade experiences would be an asset.

Valid Driver’s License in Good Standing
WHMIS, First Aid/CPR, NVCI

Criminal Record Check
Adult Abuse Registry Check
Child Abuse Registry Check

NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable at the discretion of the Executive Director.

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in English.
  • Ability to deal with others effectively.
  • Demonstrated skills and experience of the following areas: electrical, mechanical, and general building maintenance.
  • Physical stamina and flexibility, and ability to work in adverse conditions.
  • A strong sense of initiative and responsibility in working alone.
  • Problem solving and decision making skills.
  • Desire to work among a diverse group of people.
The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Internal Applicants, must 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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