Administrative Assistant - Christmas Toy Program
About the role
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:
To provide administrative and project support for the Christmas Toy Program.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Administrative
- Provides administrative support to the Community Program Coordinator and Assistant Program
- Coordinator and acts in his/her absence with respect to administrative functions
- Maintains a safe and collegial office/work area
- Maintains program database content
- Maintains and distributes program information (e.g. Angel Giving Tree Tags) and donations
- Reception
- Communicate with clients via phone or email regarding appointments and registration
- Performs general office duties such as answering the telephone, taking messages, responding to and directing inquiries, organizing and maintaining office files and records
- Distributes materials as required and sends/receives fax/email material as required
- Resolves routine inquiries
- May fill in for the Receptionist in his/her absence
- Program responsibilities:
- As delegated by Community Program Coordinator, assists in warehouse, distribution locations as required and may assist with volunteers (filling hampers/auditing hamper content/guide process and flow of hampers etc.)
- As delegated by Community Program Coordinator, coordinates with the Community Engagement Coordinator with regards to the Angel Tags project by distributing information packages, receiving and processing Angel Tag applications, sorting and preparing Angel Tags for mail out and delivery, arranging mail out and delivery with Centre of Hope and Christmas Program Driver, and coordinating toy donation pickup/drop-off
- Maintains logs of inventory of toys
- Participates in end-of-season debrief.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- This is a temporary part-time position at 32 hours per week with an anticipated end date of January 16, 2026.
- This position will work in a typical office environment as well as in the Christmas warehouse area. (80-20 office/warehouse)
- Available to work during the week, weekends, during the day and/or evenings.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
- High school diploma, or equivalent.
- Specialized courses of up to six (6) months from a Business College, or equivalent is an asset.
- Police Information Check.
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:
- At least one year of administrative assistant experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams)
Skills and Capabilities:
- Highly organized and motivated self-starter with the ability to prioritize and work under
- pressure.
- Client focused
- Able to work independently with minimal guidance
- Able to problem solve and collaborate to complete tasks
- Capable of multitasking and moving quickly and consistently; able to perform under tight deadlines.
- Must have a clear and professional phone manner
- Displays a positive outlook and enjoys working within a team.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $18.14 to $22.68 with a maximum of $27.22.
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.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Administrative Assistant - Christmas Toy Program
About the role
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:
To provide administrative and project support for the Christmas Toy Program.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Administrative
- Provides administrative support to the Community Program Coordinator and Assistant Program
- Coordinator and acts in his/her absence with respect to administrative functions
- Maintains a safe and collegial office/work area
- Maintains program database content
- Maintains and distributes program information (e.g. Angel Giving Tree Tags) and donations
- Reception
- Communicate with clients via phone or email regarding appointments and registration
- Performs general office duties such as answering the telephone, taking messages, responding to and directing inquiries, organizing and maintaining office files and records
- Distributes materials as required and sends/receives fax/email material as required
- Resolves routine inquiries
- May fill in for the Receptionist in his/her absence
- Program responsibilities:
- As delegated by Community Program Coordinator, assists in warehouse, distribution locations as required and may assist with volunteers (filling hampers/auditing hamper content/guide process and flow of hampers etc.)
- As delegated by Community Program Coordinator, coordinates with the Community Engagement Coordinator with regards to the Angel Tags project by distributing information packages, receiving and processing Angel Tag applications, sorting and preparing Angel Tags for mail out and delivery, arranging mail out and delivery with Centre of Hope and Christmas Program Driver, and coordinating toy donation pickup/drop-off
- Maintains logs of inventory of toys
- Participates in end-of-season debrief.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- This is a temporary part-time position at 32 hours per week with an anticipated end date of January 16, 2026.
- This position will work in a typical office environment as well as in the Christmas warehouse area. (80-20 office/warehouse)
- Available to work during the week, weekends, during the day and/or evenings.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
- High school diploma, or equivalent.
- Specialized courses of up to six (6) months from a Business College, or equivalent is an asset.
- Police Information Check.
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:
- At least one year of administrative assistant experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams)
Skills and Capabilities:
- Highly organized and motivated self-starter with the ability to prioritize and work under
- pressure.
- Client focused
- Able to work independently with minimal guidance
- Able to problem solve and collaborate to complete tasks
- Capable of multitasking and moving quickly and consistently; able to perform under tight deadlines.
- Must have a clear and professional phone manner
- Displays a positive outlook and enjoys working within a team.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $18.14 to $22.68 with a maximum of $27.22.
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.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.