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About the Role

This position provides support to the Store Manager in the organization and supervision of all operational areas of the retail store, ensuring the mission of The Salvation Army is supported by the Thrift Store generating funds and influencing positively the communities in which it operates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety of all customers, staff, and volunteers while in the store
• Assist with planning of store layouts and ensures attractiveness of store
• Handle customer concerns or complaints in a timely and courteous manner
• Support the Store manager in ensuring all cash operations are carried out according to Salvation Army Policy and Procedures and nightly deposits are secure
• Oversee control of inventory by ensuring store donations are retrieved, sorted, and priced appropriately
• Provide direction and support to staff in the absence of Store Manager
• Participate in interviews and hiring
• Provide orientation and training, Provides feedback for performance management of staff in compliance with Divisional and Territorial standards
• Assist in planning of store sales, promotions, and auctions
• Plan staff schedule, staff meetings, and training sessions
• Sort, price, stock various goods
• Works in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Support Store Manager/Corps Officer in ensuring that all staff are aware of emergency procedures and are prepared to implement them immediately as necessary.
• Ensures the proper procedures are followed in the event of a workplace injury or illness, conducting incident investigations as applicable.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Alternative combination of education and Experience may be considered.
• Two (2) years of prior related retail store experience, specifically in secondhand merchandise preferred.
• Basic accounting experience is required.
• Cash handling experience is required.
• Experience with cash registers and related processes and procedures, i.e., bank deposits, summary reports, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with specific systems/programs related to The Salvation Army is an asset.
• Able to work within a team environment to provide direction, resolve conflict, ensure appropriate use of donations.
• Results driven with superior time management skills and the ability to delegate effectively.
• Experience in performing administrative tasks.
• Team player: ability to work in a compassionate, respectful, and non-judgmental manner.
• Familiarity with cash handling, pricing, sorting procedures, product display and promotion guidelines.
• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion.

Skills

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).

Location

• 1225 Kennedy Road, Unit D1, Scarborough, ON M1P 2L4

Work Type

• Permanent full-time

Experience Level

• Two (2) years of prior related retail store experience

Education Level

• Completion of a formal post-secondary program or specialized courses in Retail Management or equivalent.

Salary/Compensations

• $24.47 to $30.59 with a maximum of $36.71

Benefits

• Flexibility at work
• Health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation and sick time
• RRSP's
• Opportunities to expand skills and advance careers

About the Company

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
• There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.