Donation Associate

_Do you have a passion for Thrift? Are you motivated, looking for a role with a purpose, and have a desire to make a difference in your local community? We offer a unique way to serve through retail and recycling in support of the second largest social service organization in Canada _
- If you are looking to further your career in retail, consider joining our team. We offer a competitive total compensation package including paid sick time, vacation starting at 6% (3 weeks), and employer-paid RRSP contributions with additional voluntary matching opportunities, Health, Dental, EFAP, and LTD benefit opportunities. All within an environment that demonstrates our core competencies of collaboration, communication, composure, and being service focused in everything we do._

As a **Donation Associate,** you are to provide excellent service to guests by receiving and processing unsorted donated goods. This position will honour the donors and contribute to building relationships with those in our communities. As well as, positively impact our guests, donors, and the communities in which we operate.

**Job Duties**

**Production Area**
- Receive, assist, and thank guests for their donations
- Lift and move boxes and bags of donated items (up to 50lbs)
- Sort through donations and evaluate items for quality and condition
- Meet assigned production targets for each shift

**Donation Associate Skills and Qualifications**
- Approachable with good interaction/people skills
- Good written and oral English (French where required)
- Eye for detail
- Dependability
- Minimum Grade 10 or equivalent
- Ability to push, pull, bend, crouch, twist, lift and
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed
- Must be resident in and eligible to work in Canada
- Successful reference and background check

We provide a passionate fast paced community environment where you will be immersed in our operations and service. You will experience firsthand the impact of our work in our communities.

Competitive compensation including
- Staff discounts
- Employer paid RRSPs starting at 4% of earnings with additional contribution matching opportunities
- Vacation time starting at 6% (3 weeks)
- Paid sick time
- The opportunity to learn new skills, job advancement, and recognition programs
- Health
- Dental
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan
- Long term disability coverage

You can expect
- To join a hands-on work environment where you will be required to physically move through our operation while adhering to daily goals.
- We are operational 7 days a week and schedule our employees based on operational needs - days, evenings and weekends (Please Note: Our stores are open for shopping Monday to Saturday and Sundays we are open to receive donations).

As part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for all of our employees, CSA approved footwear is required for all Retail and DRC positions within NRO.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salvation Army Thrift Store - National Recycling Operations (NRO) supports the mission of the Salvation Army by generating funds and influencing positively the communities in which it operates. As part of one of Canada’s largest national charitable organizations, we adhere to the core values of Hope, Service, Dignity and Stewardship. By working with us, you help support The Salvation Army’s programs, services and emergency relief efforts by recycling and selling donated goods.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person