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Christmas Support Worker
- Aurora, ON, Canada
The target hiring range for this position is $18.50 to $23.13 with a maximum of $27.76. · Full-time
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- Pay
- The target hiring range for this position is $18.50 to $23.13 with a maximum of $27.76.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Working hours
- 35 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
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.
Job Description
Position Purpose summary:
The Christmas Support Worker provides support to the Community and Family Services during the Christmas season on a temporary basis.
Accountabilities
Education, Qualifications And Certifications
The target hiring range for this position is $18.50 to $23.13 with a maximum of $27.76.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
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.
Job Description
Position Purpose summary:
The Christmas Support Worker provides support to the Community and Family Services during the Christmas season on a temporary basis.
Accountabilities
- Assist with processing, unloading, documenting, and sorting donations of toys and food for the Christmas program and assist with preparing donated items for distribution.
- Assist with pick-ups of food and toy donations from community donors using program vehicle.
- Assist with set up and take down of toy and food Christmas hamper distribution centre.
- Assist with sorting toy donations.
- Record statistical data in a clear, organized, and accurate manner.
- May assist in the Kettle campaign where needed.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- This is a temporary full time position based on 35 hours per week.
- Shifts may include days, afternoons, evenings, weekend shifts, and split shifts, Monday through Saturday. Applicable shifts include a ½ hour unpaid meal break.
- Flexibility in scheduling is required, as the hours may increase as per operational requirements.
- Required to wear appropriate Salvation Army identification.
- Ability to lift/move up to 20 lbs. (11.34 kgs) in a safe manner.
- Local travel may be associated with this position.
Education, Qualifications And Certifications
- Completed High School or equivalent
- Minimum of one (1) year of prior related experience working in community-based programs would be a definite asset.
- Strong skills in all Microsoft Office products and good working knowledge and experience with email and internet-based programs
- Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License, personal vehicle required and insurance, current copy of driver’s abstract for review and verification that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
- Honest, courteous, and punctual
- Represent the organization in a positive, professional, and engaging manner.
- Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
- Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.
- Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
The target hiring range for this position is $18.50 to $23.13 with a maximum of $27.76.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
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Responsibilities
Process, sort, document, and prepare donated food and toys for Christmas distribution, including collecting donations and setting up and taking down the distribution centre. Record program statistics and provide additional support, including assisting with the Kettle campaign as needed.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required; at least one year of related community-program experience is an asset. Applicants need strong Microsoft Office and email/internet skills, a valid Ontario Class G driver’s license, a personal vehicle and insurance, and must meet screening requirements.
Skills
- Donation Processing
- Sorting and Preparing Donations
- Food and Toy Distribution
- Donation Pickups
- Statistical Data Recording
- Microsoft Office
- Email and Internet-Based Programs
- Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License
- Safe Lifting and Moving
- Working with Minimal Supervision
- Occupational Health and Safety Compliance
- Professional Communication
- Punctuality
- Customer Service
- Organization
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Logistics
- Administrative
Keywords
- Christmas Program
- Community and Family Services
- Donation Processing
- Food Donations
- Toy Donations
- Donation Sorting
- Donation Documentation
- Donation Pickups
- Program Vehicle
- Christmas Hampers
- Distribution Centre
- Statistical Data Recording
- Kettle Campaign
- Microsoft Office
- Internet-Based Programs
- Ontario Class G Driver’s License
- Personal Vehicle
- Driver’s Abstract
- Background Check
- Abuse Registry
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Safe Lifting
- Community-Based Programs
- The Salvation Army