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:
Thrift Store Sales Associate
The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.
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.
Every position contributes to the spiritual and social services mission of
The Salvation Army
Job Title:
Thrift Store Sales Associate
Reports to:
Store Supervisor, Regional Thrift Store Director
Effective:
2024-04-01

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.

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.