Job Title: Operational Support

Victoria Women In Need Community Cooperative (WIN) is a non-profit community service cooperative that provides programs to support women, trans, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people along their journey between crisis, self-sufficiency, and wellness. We run six (6) resale shop locations as well as an online shop to be able to support us in funding our programs and operations.

If you are someone who likes working with donations, enjoys customer service, wants to make a positive difference in your community, is committed to the environment and reducing waste, is proactive, and wants to grow and develop with the organization – then this is the job for you! The successful candidate will become part of a diverse team of dedicated people who work hard, are committed to a shared set of core values, and also enjoy their work.

- Type of Position: Full-Time
- Location: WIN Donation Centre (555 Ardersier Road)
- Wage Range $19.90-$20.90/ hour (with paid breaks)
- Hours per week: 32-40 hours per week; Tues-Sat; hours subject to change based on business needs

This is a hands-on position that is responsible for:

- Providing overall support in customer service issues to the donation centre staff.
- Assisting with tasks across production and working as a cooperative member of the team in accomplishing production goals.
- Processing all donated items according to established quality and sorting criteria and WIN policies and procedures.
- Acting as part of the production team in providing excellent donor service following safety procedures, explaining criteria for accepting donations, and creating a positive donation environment.
- Assisting with the transport of items as needed.
- Actively contributing to production being a positive and welcoming and respectful space.
- Ensuring ongoing, clear communication with team members and supervisor regarding operations.
- Ensuring that all health and safety procedures are followed.
- Organizing and moving stock as needed.
- Providing information to community members regarding WIN and its programs, promoting WIN as an organization both internally and externally.
- Adhering to WIN production standards and WIN policies and procedures.




- Maintaining a clean, tidy, and organized work area.

Required Skills and Experience:

- Experience working with clothing and housewares in a retail/donation/warehouse or similar environment;
- Experience sorting, pricing, preparing, or processing goods in a retail, donation, warehouse, or distribution environment;
- Ability to accurately sort and assess the quality of donated clothing and household items;
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality standards;
- Resourceful, positive attitude, and an excellent communicator;
- Able to closely adhere to health and safety procedures;
- Excellent customer service skills, able to answer questions in a friendly and positive manner;
- Good knowledge of quality standards for second-hand goods, as well as a keen interest in second-hand items;
- Knows about and values the work that WIN does in the community – must have an understanding of what WIN is all about;
- Ability to work as a member of a team and to contribute to a positive and cooperative work workplace and maintain open communication with staff and volunteers;
- Comfortable working outside receiving donations throughout the year;
- Able to work in a dusty environment, with repetitive motions related to receiving, moving and processing clothing and houseware donations (up to 20lbs), may assist with moving furniture and other larger items as needed (over 30lbs);
- Class 5 Drivers license with clean driver’s abstract is an asset, as well as willingness to learn to drive WIN vehicles;

Why Work at WIN? At WIN, we believe in supporting both our team and our community. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:

- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential support and resources for your well-being.
- Extended Health & Dental Benefits*:



Comprehensive health and dental coverage for eligible full-time employees.
- Retirement Savings Options*:
- RRSP and TFSA options to help you plan for your future.
- Store Discount*: Save while supporting WIN’s mission.
- Co-op Membership*: Have a voice in shaping our cooperative
- Paid Time Off: Because work-life balance matters.
- Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a team making a meaningful difference in the community.

*Available to eligible employees following the applicable waiting period. Join WIN and be part of something bigger!

WIN actively encourages applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to, persons who identify as women, members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, color, religion, and/or spiritual beliefs or place of origin, Indigenous peoples, persons with visible and invisible disabilities, LGBQTIA+persons, Trans and gender variant persons and others with the skills and abilities and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

- Only candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

Pay: $19.90-$20.90 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- Are you currently (or have you ever been) an employee or volunteer with Victoria Women in Need?
- How many years of warehouse, donation centre, thrift/resale, retail stock, or similar experience do you have?
- How many years of customer service experience do you have?
- This is a physically active position that involves regularly receiving, sorting, moving, and organizing donated goods. Are you able to perform the essential duties of the position?
- Please indicate your general availability for a phone screening, in-person interview, and job-related testing over the next two weeks.
- This position requires full availability Tuesday to Saturdays during Donation Centre operational hours. Hours may vary based on business needs. Are you available to meet these scheduling requirements?

Work Location: In person

📌 Donation Centre Operational Support (Full Time) (Victoria)
🏢 Victoria Women In Need Community Cooperative
📍 Victoria