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.
Job Description:
Position Purpose summary:
The SA Field Worker – Community Services is responsible for participating in and supporting the programs of The Salvation Army Mississauga Community Church, Community Services that help to connect members of the wider community with services that meet human needs. These needs could include hunger, loneliness, isolation, and spiritual connection.
ACCOUNTABILITES:
- Assist with conducting intake services, client assessment to determine immediate needs and supports required by the client.
- Refers clients to Community Ministry Coordinator or Corps Officer for pastoral assistance.
- May assist other food bank staff with pick-ups of food/toy donations from community donors.
- Aid with processing, unloading, documenting, sorting, reorganizing, and re-stocking food and toy donations for the Family Services program and assist with preparing donated items for distribution.
- Assist with maintaining food bank stock, cleanliness, tidiness, and organization of food bank area; assist with food drives as needed.
- Arrange for the proper disposal of items received but not usable in the food bank.
Perform other related duties as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- This is a temporary full-time position based on 35 hours per week.
- The work environment is typically in a general office setting in generally agreeable conditions with the following exceptions: dealing with difficult people.
- Ability to lift/move objects on a regular basis up to 25 pounds without assistance.
- This job requires involves working in a standing position for extended periods of time, lifting walking, carrying, sitting, reaching, bending, and twisting.
- Ability to lift/move objects on a regular basis up to 30 pounds without assistance.
Normal hours of work – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with a 1-hour unpaid meal break
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Submit as required a Police Record Check that is acceptable to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion.
- This position is funded in part through the Canada Summer Jobs Program and the following represents the applicant criteria:
- aged 15 to 30 years at the beginning of the employment period;
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment;
- a valid Social Insurance Number;
- be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
- International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
- Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible
- An ongoing condition of employment is the ability to maintain immigration status to legally remain and work in Canada which is supported by valid immigration documents.
The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision, and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.
Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
- Completion of a minimum of grade ten (10).
- Safe Food Handling and First Aid/CPR Certifications are an asset.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training preferred
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:
- Minimum of three (3) months of prior related experience working and/or volunteering in community-based programs, including experience working with multi-barriered persons.
- Good computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office.
- Conflict resolution skills are a definite asset.
The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.
Skills and Capabilities:
- Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy work environment.
- Self-motivated and disciplined.
- Lead by example, by demonstrating a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and be flexible.
- Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgement.
- Participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
- Exhibit good listening skills, have strong oral/written communication skills and respect authority.
- Represent the organization in a positive, professional and engaging manner.
- Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
- Must comply with all Salvation Army policies, procedures, and associated legislation.
- 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 etc.)
- 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 $17.60 to $21.03 with a maximum of $25.23.
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 Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
