Victoria Women In Need Community Cooperative (WIN) is a non-profit community service cooperative that provides programs to support women, trans, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people along their journey between crisis, self-sufficiency, and wellness. We run six resale shop locations as well as an online shop and donation centre to be able to support us in funding our programs and operations.
If you are someone who wants to make a positive difference in your community, is committed to the environment and reducing waste, is proactive, and wants to grow and develop with the organization – then this is the job for you. The successful candidate will become part of a diverse team of dedicated people who work hard, are committed to a shared set of core values, and also enjoy their work.
- Type of Position: Full Time
- Location: 555 Ardersier Rd. Victoria, BC
- Hours per week: 32-40 hours per week (Typical Operational Hours Monday – Friday, 6:00 am -2:00 pm)
This is a hands-on position that has the following responsibilities:
- Transports all inventory and other items between the warehouse, the stores and other locations in a timely and efficient manner
- Plans the transportation of items according to location, and the appropriate loading and unloading of the truck, as well as ensuring items reach each location safely
- Works with the Program Coordinator to deliver the New Start Program
- Acts as liaison with donors and picks up donations of furniture and other items
- Carries out repairs and maintenance as needed at all locations, as well as coordinate snow removal when needed
- Communicates with Production and Retail Managers on an ongoing basis to ensure everyone is kept up to date with transportation schedule and changes
- Works in collaboration with production team to ensure all recycling and transport between locations is completed in timely manner
- Works in collaboration with retail teams to ensure all items are delivered on time to the appropriate areas, clearly organized and that all items are picked up regularly
- Ensures that all storage spaces are kept well organized and
- Assists in carrying heavy items including moving items from one area to another and assisting staff in production plus retail
- Completes forms and reports as needed to monitor work
- Provides ongoing information regarding transportation issues and truck operational issues to supervisor
- Ensures ongoing maintenance of vehicles
- Supervises Transportation Assistant when they are helping on the truck
- Ensures safe operation of vehicle and complies with health and safety policies at all times
Required Skills and Experience:
- Excellent driver with Class 5 Drivers license and a clean driving record. Comfortable driving a 5 tonne truck. Preference may be given to candidates holding a class 1 license.
- Resourceful, positive attitude, and an excellent communicator.
- Able to closely adhere to health and safety procedures.
- Previous experience working in a customer service environment and/or a warehouse environment is preferred.
- Strong leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
- Able to maintain confidentiality and ensures respectful communication with all members of the community at all times.
- Excellent customer service skills, able to answer questions in a friendly and positive manner.
- Keen interest in second-hand items and thrift.
- Knows about and values the work that WIN does in the community.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and to contribute to a positive, respectful and cooperative work environment.
- Able to maintain open communication with staff and volunteers.
- Comfortable working outside in all weather.
- Able to work in a dusty environment, with repetitive motions related to receiving and carrying donations.
- Able to lift and maneuver furniture inside homes, as well as use a dolly effectively.
- Successful candidates will be required to pass a vulnerable sector check.
Why Work at WIN?
At WIN, we believe in supporting both our team and our community. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:
- Employee Assistance Program – Support for your well-being when you need it.
- Extended Health & Dental Benefits – Available after the waiting period.
- Retirement Savings Options – RRSP and TFSA contributions to help plan for your future.
- Co-op Membership – Have a voice in shaping the company’s direction.
- Paid Time Off – Because work-life balance matters.
- Purpose-Driven Work – Be part of a team making a real difference in the community.
Join WIN and be part of something bigger!
WIN actively encourages applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to, persons who identify as women, members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, color, religion, and/or spiritual beliefs or place of origin, Indigenous peoples, persons with visible and invisible disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, Trans and gender variant persons and others with the skills and abilities and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.
Only candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00-$23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you currently (or have you ever been) an employee or volunteer at Victoria Women in Need Community Cooperative?
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
