Thrift Store Clerk

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.

Core Values The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda 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:   

Thrift Store Clerk is one member of a team of individuals who sees the day to day operations of our thrift store.  The clerk is responsible for the general cleaning, sorting of donations, and customer service of running the till.

This will be a one year contract position with 40 hours per week. Shifts are Tuesday to Saturday.

• Responsible for sorting and pricing donations
• Assist with quality control
• Customer Service: answering phone, customer inquiries, concerns etc. as needed
• Operate cash register/Interac Machine as required
• Assist with the counting of money and preparation of bank deposit, as needed
• Active participant in “Tidy Management” (general tidying-up of the store and work area)
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:  

• Grade 12 or Equivalent

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements  

• Training will be provided
• Able to communicate efficiently & effectively with customers and co-workers
• Physically fit, energetic & good co-ordination (position requires frequent bending, twisting, crouching, reaching, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling, lifting, and standing for long periods of time.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Willingness to be flexible in their duties
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting
• Must have a positive attitude and pleasant personality
• Able to lift 25lbs, and will be provided training to lift heavier loads with assistance.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Understanding of and support for the Mission and Ministry of The Salvation Army

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, will be required to provide:

• Background check consent

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. 

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.