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.

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 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.

Vision Statement
We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

Core Values
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory has four core values:
Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

Position Purpose Summary
This position serves to ensure the warehouse is organized by sorting and packing donations, and kept clean through following health and safety procedures. This position also provides pick-up and/or delivery services to and from donors or clients or customers through application of safe driving and material handling procedures.

Accountabilities
WAREHOUSE

Unload, sort, pack, store, load donations ensuring integrity of donations are maintained





Sort donations for distribution based on established standards of quality and distinguishes between discarded and good quality merchandise according to policy

Build food hampers for the food bank and deliver them to the appropriate area of centre

Provide emergency food hampers to clients as directed by caseworker or supervisor

Direct work of volunteers assisting in the warehouse

Comply with all safety procedures and ensures work area and warehouse (inside and outside) is kept clean and tidy according to guidelines/policy

Operate electric Straddle Stacker as necessary

Pick up and Deliveries

Ensure safe and careful handling of all deliveries and pickups using an assigned Salvation Army (TSA) vehicle in a timely and secure manner

Load and unload goods at designated facilities

Demonstrate a pleasant manner with the public

Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance

Ensure the safety of TSA vehicles by performing pre trip inspections

Maintain TSA vehicle log and report any problems to supervisor

Responsible for the security and safe operation of the vehicle and other assigned equipment

Clean and sanitize supplies and equipment used

Maintain knowledge of legislative and organization policies such as health and safety regulations/policies, provincial and municipal highway traffic acts

Other related duties as assigned. This may include assisting with fundraising, special events taking place outside of normal working hours, and working in other areas of centre as needed.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Internal
Governance Boards and Councils:

Staff, management, volunteers

External

Customers, donors, community

Managerial/Technical Leadership Responsibility

This position reports directly to the Family Services Manager

This position has not direct reports; however may provide direction to warehouse volunteers

Financial And Materials Management

Safe material handling and picking up/delivering donations

Maintain the warehouse

Working Conditions

This is a fixed term position and is 40 hours per week

Working environment is typically in a warehouse setting

The work requires frequent amount of standing, walking, bending, repetitive lifting/sorting, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Flexibility in work schedule is required, as work hours may be adjusted based on program needs

The worker is required to travel 30% of the time in a Ford Transit Van

Education, Qualifications And Certifications





High School Diploma

Current First Aid/ CPR equivalent to St John’s Standard First Aid/ Level A or C CPR (can be obtained upon hire)

W.H.M.I.S.

Experience And Skilled Knowledge Requirements

At least six months related experience including experience with warehouse processing or goods distribution

Valid Alberta Class “5” Driver’s License, personal vehicle and insurance is required; an original copy of a current Driver’s Abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion is required.

Skills And Capabilities

Courteous demeanor and demonstrated empathy and concern for clients

Demonstrated safe driving practices

Strong navigation skills

Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.

Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.

Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Professional, service-oriented approach internally and externally

Exceptional organizational, prioritizing and time management skills.

Self-motivated and disciplined self-starter.

Must comply with all Salvation Army policies, procedures, and associated legislation.

Participate in mandatory orientation training

Work in compliance with OH&S; Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.

Valid Alberta Class “5” Driver’s License, personal vehicle and insurance is required; an original copy of a current Driver’s Abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion is required.

Provide an original copy of a Background Check screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required. The screening is secured either through the national Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or through a local police detachment.

May require screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry

Develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

This is a fixed term contract from October 6th, 2026 - Jan 9th, 2027 @ 40 hours per week.

Compensation
The target hiring range for this position is $18.50 to $23.13 with a maximum of $27.76.

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 [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

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📌 CFS Worker/Warehouse (Alberta)
🏢 The Salvation Army in Canada
📍 Alberta