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

Multiple Casual Opportunities – Hamilton




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Published
October 27, 2021

Location
Hamilton, ON

Job Type
Casual  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Hamilton Booth Centre

Salary Range:
TBD based upon specific role

Address:
Hamilton Booth Centre, 94 York Blvd, Hamilton, ON

Posting Expires:
November 10, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Email: [email protected] Attention: Michael Scalera, HR Coordinator. In your application, please indicate which Ministry Unit and job position you are interested in applying for. Please, no phone calls.

Description

The Halton Hamilton Brantford (H.H.B.) Housing and Support Services are seeking individuals interested in casual/relief positions. There are no standard weekly hours of work and no guaranteed hours. Work will be offered on an as needed basis. Successful candidates must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to starting employment. We will provide reasonable accommodation if successful candidates cannot be vaccinated due to grounds protected by human rights legislation in Ontario.

The following casual positions are available at the applicable locations:

Halton Lighthouse:

  • Residential Program Facilitator
  • Custodian
  • Cook
  • Case Worker
  • Outreach Case Worker

Hamilton Booth Centre:

  • Caseworker
  • Residential Worker
  • Kitchen Helper
  • Cook
  • Housekeeper

Ellen Osler:

  • Case Worker
  • Primary Worker Weekend Nights
  • Primary Worker

Brantford Booth Centre:

  • Kitchen Helper
  • Janitor
  • Cook
  • Assistant Cook
  • Resident Care Worker
  • Case Worker

Flexibility in scheduling is required. Work schedules are determined in consultation with your supervisor and may vary according to requirements of responsibility. Applicable shifts include a ½ hour unpaid meal break. The operational hours of our facilities are 24/7.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Various.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Post-Secondary Education preferred and/or a combination of education and related life experience.
  • Possess current WHMIS, First Aid and CPR certificates.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills and effective interpersonal skills.
  • Competent on computer equipment such as Windows, Microsoft Office, HIFIS etc.
  • Ability to work with socially disadvantaged people who may often harbor resentment and anger.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and under supervision.
  • Ability to lift/carry up to forty pounds.
  • Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

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.

Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Screening.

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.

You 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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