Store Associate

2. Health and Safety • Contribute to the safety of staff and customers (e.g., snow removal, clear fire exits, clean spillage; no obstacles inside/outside the store). • Maintain an attractive organized and safe appearance of the store, tidy up and restock shelves, clean, sweep, dust, and mop as necessary; on a rotational basis clean the lunchroom, washroom, and other common areas. • Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Clarification of Information. Conducts Routine Interactions. Internal: Store Manager, Corps Officer(s), volunteers, staff External: Guests, vendors

MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Reports directly to the Store Manager. Direct reports: None.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT: • Moderate material responsibilities. • Uses or maintains organization assets in accordance with established guidelines. • Does not process any financial transactions with no budget responsibilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS: • This is a permanent full-time position. • Work schedule may vary from week to week and will include weekdays and/or Saturdays. • This job requires the ability to stand for long periods with frequent twisting, bending, crouching, and reaching is required; the ability to lift/move 30 pounds. • The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures in addition to health and safety rules and regulations such as universal precautions, i.e., wearing gloves when working with unknown contents.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: • 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. • Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures. Alternative combination of education and Experience may be considered.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications: • Completion of some high school course work. • Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience and Knowledge: • Have a few months of experience in processing or distribution of goods or customer service. • Knowledge of lifting guidelines. • Cash handling experience is required. • Experience with cash registers and related processes and procedures i.e., bank deposits, summary reports, etc. • Product brand awareness would be an asset. • Experience working in a computerized environment.

Skills and Capabilities: • Attention to detail. • Self-motivated/disciplined. • Demonstrate ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment. • Must have good interpersonal and communication skills (oral). • Physically capable of lifting/carrying up to 29 lbs on a frequent basis with no assistance from others, which includes bending, twisting, pulling, pushing of products.

Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion.