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 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.

Every position contributes to the spiritual and social services mission of The Salvation Army Job Title Thrift Store Sales Associate (Casual)

Reports To Store Supervisor, Regional Thrift Store Director

Characteristic Job Duties The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class:

Contributes to meeting store sales budgets by maintaining customer service standards Implements store layout plans to attract customers including window displays and merchandise displays; ensures attractiveness of the store through “Tidy Maintenance” Replenishes inventory levels based on Supervisor’s directions Contributes to the control of inventory by retrieving, sorting, and pricing as per directions; protects the store from inventory shrinkage by close visual monitoring Contributes to the safety of staff and customers (e.g. snow removal, clear fire exits, no obstacles inside/outside store, cleans spillage and maintains store cleanliness) Takes responsibility for the accurate completion of all customer transactions including visa, debit, etc. Receive all donations in a designated area Sort all donated items making sure the good quality items are kept for redistribution Be willing to work in the sorting / cashier area when and if necessary Treat each customer fairly, in a pleasant and professional manner. Keep high standards of cleanliness and efficiency in the sorting and receiving area Performs other duties as assigned

NOTE: Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.

Qualifications To have the ability to sustain a daily routine of heavy lifting, reaching and bending. To be willing to adapt to changes and interruptions in your normal work routine The ability to maintain confidentiality with regards to information relating to employment. A willingness to work with individuals or groups of differing backgrounds and cultures other than your own. A willingness to adhere to a dress code of neatness and cleanliness. An understanding of and support for the Mission Statement of The Salvation Army in Canada.

Physical Effort/Dexterity Required The performance of the job requires frequently standing for long periods of time, pushing and pulling, lifting, kneeling and occasionally twisting, bending, crouching, reaching and reaching overhead and the ability to lift heavy objects.

Concentration Required The performance of the job requires visual monitoring.

Work Environment The incumbent’s work environment is typically in the store or warehouse.

The Incumbent May Work Under The Following Disagreeable Conditions

• Garbage
• Washrooms
• Odors
• Dirty environment
• Excessive noise
• Extreme temperature changes
• Verbal abuse
• Dealing with angry people
• Work schedule might impact life (weeknights & weekends)
• Increased potential for on-site accidents

The incumbent will have little to no travel required.

Exposure To Hazards The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of moderate to severe injury or illnesses due to:

• Exposure to toxic chemicals
• Moving heavy objects
• Risk of back injuries (throwing back out)

Precautionary Measures The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules):

• Universal Precautions

Police Record Check required paid by candidate

Compensation The target hiring range for this position is $15.00 to $17.83 with a maximum of $21.40.

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.