Union Store Associate

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Internal: Ministry Unit leadership, staff, and volunteers. External: donors, vendors, contractors, clients of ministry unit in person.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Reports directly to the Store Manager.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT: • Expected to exercise sound judgment in the use of organizational and personal resources. • Responsibilities for safe stock handling. • May process sales transactions using cash, debit, and credit, while adhering to policies on refunds, voids, and item holds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a permanent full time position. • Work is typically performed in a store environment with exposure to monotony of work (repetitive tasks). • Work schedule may vary from week to week and may include different shifts including weekdays, evenings and weekends. • The work requires frequent amount of standing, walking, bending, repetitive lifting, and the ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

All Salvation Army NRO employees are required to wear safety shoes at all times in all Store and DRC locations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Qualifications and Certifications: • Completion of some High School.

Experience and Knowledge Requirements: • Up to 3 months of related experience. • An alternative level or combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

Skills and Capabilities: • 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. • Ability to exercise care and responsibility in handling Salvation Army property and assets. • Good oral communication skills. • Good organizational, time management, and prioritization skills. • Self-directed, reliable, and able to take initiative with minimal supervision. • Demonstrated patience, understanding, and professionalism in all interactions. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. • High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism, with sound judgment and balanced flexibility.

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

Disclaimer: This job profile is a generic, territory-wide representation of the job class and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not replace or supersede the official job description as defined in the applicable collective agreement. For specific duties, responsibilities, and terms of employment, please refer to the collectively bargained job description.