Christmas Office Assistant
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Job Summary
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 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:
POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:
The Office Assistant provides support during the Christmas season on a temporary basis.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The incumbent may perform all some or similar range of duties.
- Answers phone and respond to volunteer inquiries as required.
- To meet with clients to register them for our various Christmas Programs (toy registration Christmas Dinner etc.)
- Complete and update all paperwork and spreadsheets for the different Christmas Programs
- To help oversee and participate in our toy distribution day to ensure everything is organized and ready to be passed out
- Perform other related duties as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- This is a temporary position.
- Shifts may include days afternoons and evening shifts Monday through Saturday flexibility in scheduling is required.
- The Supervisor will set the hours of work and work schedule.
- The working environment is typically in the office in generally agreeable conditions.
- Required to wear appropriate Salvation Army identification.
- Ability to lift/move up to 10 lbs. (4.5 kgs) in a safe manner.
The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Armys Mission Vision and Values in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.
Education Qualifications and Certifications:
- Completed High School.
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:
- A minimum of one (1) year of prior related experience working in community-based programs would be a definite asset.
- Strong skills in all Microsoft Office products and good working knowledge and experience with email and internet-based programs
Skills and Capabilities:
- Good organization strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Participate as an active and responsible team member.
- Ability to represent the organization in a professional and engaging manner.
- Attention to detail problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work with little supervision but also able to accept direction when necessary.
- Maintain information in confidence as required.
- Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Armys health and safety policies and procedures.
- Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
- Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion (i.e. The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.
- Ability and 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.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $17.61 to $22.01 with a maximum of $26.41.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 if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
Key Skills
- Typing
- Microsoft Office
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- QuickBooks
- Office Experience
- 10 Key Calculator
- Front Desk
- Filing
- Administrative Experience
About Company
The Salvos are made up of people who believe. Many of us believe in God. At the Salvation Army, we believe in doing good that brings hope and transforms lives.
