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 worker provide support to the daily running of Food Bank operations, organizing and maintaining the Food Bank operations in accordance with Salvation Army policy and procedure.
Accountabilities:
Program
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Providing support to the daily organizing of the Food Bank
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Receive/decline Food Bank donations
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Ensure the handling/sorting of all food donations in a timely and efficient manner
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Sort/stock food donations in a safe manner
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Weigh all food donations and ensure they are recorded appropriately
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Ensure the cleanliness of the Food Bank area
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Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
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Check and record daily freezer temperatures
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Ensure all food is handled according to Northwestern Health Unit guidelines
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Report any concerns to the Community Ministries Director
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Appropriate disposal of cardboard daily
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Contact community partners for pick up/distribution of food (Fellowship Centre)
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Receives all non-monetary donations
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Actively involved in food drives, fundraising efforts
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Assign duties to food bank volunteers and Train volunteers in practical aspects of Food Bank operations
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Maintain records and information as required by CMD/DHQ/THQ
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Actively participates in meetings with Community Ministries Director.
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Performs other position related duties as required
CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Internal:
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Participate in Community Ministries team meetings
External:
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Community Ministry clients
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Community partners
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Volunteers
MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
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Reports directly to: Community Ministries Director
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Direct reports for this position: Food Bank Volunteers
FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:
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Minor material responsibility (i.e. food bank donations)
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Uses or maintains organization assets in accordance with established guidelines.
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Does not process any financial transactions with no budget responsibilities.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Working environment is in the Food Bank in generally agreeable conditions
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Flexibility in scheduling is required, some weekend and evening work may be required to meet program needs.
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The Supervisor will set the hours of work and work schedule.
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This job requires reaching, bending, and stooping frequently, working in a sitting and standing position for periods of time.
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Regular duties involve applying average force of up to 30 pounds
The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.
Education and experience Qualifications:
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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.
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Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
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Completion of High School Diploma
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CPR, First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Training or willingness to complete once hired.
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Valid Ontario Driver’s License and a current driver’s abstract, that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
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Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements
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Up to two years of related experience.
Skills and Capabilities:
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Represent the organization in a positive, professional, and engaging manner.
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Exhibit good listening and interpersonal skills, have strong oral/written communication skills.
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Understanding of individuals of diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
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Good team player.
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Good oral and writing skills.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $17.60 to $21.84 with a maximum of $26.20.
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 [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
