Christmas Toy Shop Worker

Job summary

The Christmas Toy Shop Worker supports the toy distribution program by managing donations, assisting with client registrations, and organizing volunteer tasks. They also handle administrative duties, including data entry and processing client inquiries via telephone.

Job details

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 Toy Shop Worker provides support to the Community and Family Services during the Christmas season on a temporary basis. Accountabilities: Assist with the set-up, take-down and organization of toy distribution program. Assist with the scheduling and organization tasks of volunteers. Assist with client registrations Receive and process donations of toys for distribution and provide assistance with packing, counting and sorting toy donations. Assist with recording statistical data in a clear, organized, and accurate manner. Receive and process telephone calls from clients requiring assistance. Perform other related duties as required. WORKING CONDITIONS: This is a temporary position. 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. Working environment is typically in the office in generally agreeable conditions. Ability to lift/move up to 30 lbs. (15 kg) and up to 100 lbs with assistance The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision, and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct. Education, Qualifications and Certifications: Completed High School or equivalent Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements: A minimum of one (1) year of prior related experience working in community-based programs would be a definite asset. Skills and Capabilities: Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability. Ability to work with minimal supervision Ability to stand for long periods of time Some experience in inventory control and processing Administrative skills in Web browser and online databases Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Work timely, efficiently and in a safe manner 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. Full “G” license considered an asset Bilingualism is considered an asset Experienced in using pallet jack considered an asset Compensation: 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.

What you’ll do

The Christmas Toy Shop Worker supports the toy distribution program by managing donations, assisting with client registrations, and organizing volunteer tasks. They also handle administrative duties, including data entry and processing client inquiries via telephone.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed high school or an equivalent education. At least one year of experience in community-based programs is preferred, along with strong interpersonal and administrative skills.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Interpersonal skills
• Integrity
• Adaptability
• Inventory control
• Administrative skills
• Data entry
• Customer service
• Organization
• Time management
• Safety compliance
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Influencing Skills
• Influencing Without Authority
• Honesty
• Interpersonal Communications
• Professionalism
• Administrative Functions
• Inventory Control
• Statistics
• Scheduling
• Lifting Ability
• Pallet Jacks
• Sorting
• Web Browsers
• Online Databases

Job areas

• Social Services
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support
• Retail
• Christmas Sales Assistant
• Administrative Clerk / Coordinator
• General Office Clerks
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive