Moving Associate (Part-Time)

Calgary, AB, Canada

Part-time

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Job type: Part-time
Apply by: Nov 18, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 19, 2026

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Overview

Working as part of the Donation Centre team, the Moving Associate partners with a WINS Driver/Mover on one of the WINS fleet of trucks, picking up individual and corporate/retail donations, transferring donations/inventory between WINS locations, and delivering inventory/free goods to WINS clients and customers, ensuring the donation/delivery experience is positive for WINS donors, clients, and customers.

Duties And Responsibilities

Receiving Donations (when Driving or in the Donations Centre)

Positively and kindly greet donors and provide them with a safe, cheerful, and thanks-filled donation experience
Evaluate items for donation and make decisions on whether offered donations are acceptable. Communicate to donors regarding any unacceptable items in a kind and respectful manner
Work with the Inventory Associates and Driver/Movers to unload donations from trucks from donor pick-ups
Gather information for tax receipt purposes, confirm with the donor, and provide to Manager - Inventory

Property and Product Care

Carefully and efficiently move product from pick-up locations onto trucks and off of trucks to delivery locations, being respectful of the property of donors, clients, customers, and WINS
Stack and secure items on trucks to ensure safe and undamaged transportation to their destination

Truck Maintenance

In conjunction with the Driver/Mover, clean/wash the interior and exterior of the truck cab, box, and body on a weekly basis

Delivering Client and Customer Orders

Positively and kindly greet clients & customers and provide them with a safe and respectful delivery experience

WINS Inter-location Transfers

With the assistance of the Driver/Mover and the Inventory Associates (Donations Centre) or Store Teams (retail locations), carefully and efficiently load and unload donations/inventory

Teamwork

Act as an ambassador for WINS both on and off the job
Maintain excellent donor, employee, and volunteer relations through positive, kind, and professional interactions with others
Maintain ongoing communication with management on any issues or concerns

Health & Safety and Industrial Hygiene

Positively engage in and comply with all WINS health & safety practices, procedures, and policies
Maintain a safe working area for all employees, donors, clients, and customers by ensuring trucks and immediate surrounding are clear of clutter

Donations Centre (When not Driving)

Assist with efficient and consistent initial rough sort of donations (ex: clothing, household, electrical, seasonal, etc.) and transfer incoming goods to appropriate Sort Team workstations
Safely bale recyclables and disposal items; store recycled and disposals safely until pick-up or delivery
Ensure flow of goods through the Sort areas by providing full rough-sort bulk bins and removing empty bulk bins from the Sort areas
Remove sorted and graded product from the Sort areas as needed to storage, recycle or disposal
Ensure that donations/inventory is stored in the correct locations and properly counted and tracked
Remove recycle and disposal items in conjunction with WINS selected contractor or, where necessary, directly to landfill
Other duties as assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Personal/ Professional Attributes

Familiar with transportation routes and communities in the City of Calgary; navigation skills using a road map and/or GPS
A welcoming and empathetic demeanor with an ability to build and maintain positive relationships
Excellent client/customer/donor service orientation
Eligible to work in Canada
An understanding of and affinity for the WINS brand, mission, and role with our clients, customers, volunteers, donors, and community
Provide satisfactory results from a Vulnerable Sector Search background check with the Calgary Police Service
Effective communication skills including proficiency in verbal and written English
Flexibility to comply with a work schedule with shifts throughout the week
Able to stand for long periods of time
Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Able to correctly and safely lift a minimum of 50lbs/23kg individually, and 100lbs/45kg as part of a team, on a routine, consistent, and regular basis
Work-ready with CSA approved steel-toed safety boots

The Women in Need Society is an equal opportunity employer. At WINS we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Responsibilities

Partner with a driver/mover to collect donations, transfer inventory between locations, and deliver goods to clients and customers while providing a safe, positive experience. When not driving, support donation sorting, inventory handling, recycling and disposal, truck upkeep, and workplace safety.

Requirements

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada, communicate effectively in written and spoken English, and provide satisfactory results from a Vulnerable Sector Search. The role requires Calgary-area navigation skills, flexibility to work shifts throughout the week, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds individually and 100 pounds as part of a team, outdoor work in all weather, and CSA-approved steel-toed boots.

Skills

Donor Service
Customer Service
Communication
Relationship Building
Donation Evaluation
Safe Lifting
Loading And Unloading
Inventory Handling
Truck Maintenance
Route Navigation
Teamwork
Health And Safety Compliance
Sorting And Grading
Time Management
Physical Stamina

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Keywords

Donation Centre
Donation Pickup
Inventory Transfers
Client Deliveries
Customer Service
Donor Relations
Donation Evaluation
Tax Receipt Information
Loading And Unloading
Truck Maintenance
Route Navigation
GPS
Road Maps
Inventory Sorting
Product Grading
Recycling
Disposal
Health And Safety
Industrial Hygiene
Vulnerable Sector Search
CSA-Approved Steel-Toed Boots
Calgary
Non-Profit Organization

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