Store Associate
Job Description
Store Associate – The Salvation Army Canada
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About The Organization
The Salvation Army has served communities across Canada and Bermuda for over 130 years, helping more than 2 million people each year with essentials and support services.
Job Description
The role supports customers, sorts incoming products, and assists the ongoing retail operations of a Salvation Army Thrift Store. The position starts at provincial minimum wage, with opportunities for annual increases, and is a permanent full‑time role.
Responsibilities
- Greet and interact with customers and donors positively and courteously.
- Assist with sales, ensuring accurate cash and debit transactions and minimal voids or shortages.
- Process donations: load, unload, sort, pack, hang, price, and store items while protecting inventory integrity.
- Maintain store opening and closing procedures, including security, cleanliness, and merchandising displays.
- Contribute to meeting store sales targets and inventory control.
- Adhere to store policy on cheques, credit cards, refunds, voids, and holds.
- Follow health and safety guidelines, including lifting 30 lbs and wearing gloves when needed.
Critical Relationship Management
Internal: Store Manager, Corps Officer(s), volunteers, staff.
External: Guests, vendors.
Managerial/Technical Responsibilities
Reports directly to the Store Manager. No direct reports.
Working Conditions
- Permanent full-time position with a variable schedule (weekdays, evenings, weekends).
- Requires frequent standing, bending, twisting, crouching, and lifting up to 30 lbs.
- Safety shoes are required at all times in all store locations.
Education & Experience
- Completion of some high‑school coursework.
- Experience in processing or distribution of goods, or customer service.
- Knowledge of lifting guidelines; ability to use a computerized environment.
- Willingness to develop an understanding of The Salvation Army’s mission and purpose.
Skills & Capabilities
- Attention to detail; self‑motivated and disciplined.
- Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cooperative team.
- Physically capable of lifting up to 30 lbs on a frequent basis.
Compensation
The target hiring range is $16.50 to $16.90 per hour, with a maximum of $20.28. Placement considers market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications.
Accommodations
The Salvation Army provides reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca with your accommodation request.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Non‑profit Organization Management
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