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.

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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:

- 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

Governance Boards and Councils:

Internal: 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:

Protected 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 environment 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 requir

📌 CFS Worker/Warehouse (Grande Prairie)
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📍 Grande Prairie