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Union Store AssociateThe Salvation Army · Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Union Store Associate

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-09 Saskatoon, SK, Canada Permanent Hybrid General
💰 Salary 16 CAD–18 CAD/mo (188 CAD–213 CAD/yr) 📊 Market NA

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. Job Description: This position is posted for Saskatoon South located at 503 Nelson Road, Saskatoon, SK S7S 1P4 POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:

About the Role

the ongoing retail operations of The Salvation Army Thrift Store. ACCOUNTABILITIES: The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar range of duties. 1. Operations Greet and interact with customers/donors in a positive, friendly, and courteous manner. Contribute to meeting store sales targets; provide efficient courteous customer service; use tact when dealing with difficult customers. Be knowledgeable regarding product pricing and featured sale products; protect the integrity of all donated items. Maintain store opening and closing procedures as required. Responsible for accurate completion of all customer transactions including cash and debit sales with minimal voids, overages, or shortages. Adhere to store policy regarding cheques, credit cards, refunds, voids, and holds. Process raw materials by loading/unloading, sorting, packing, hanging, pricing, and storing donations. Possess knowledge of stock in order to respond to customer enquiries by phone/in person. Pay attention to store security, by monitoring activity within the store. Assist with store layout plans to attract customers, which would include window displays and merchandise displays; displays and merchandise displays; ensures attractiveness of the store through "Tidy Maintenance:". Contribute to the control of inventory by retrieving, sorting, hanging, and pricing as directed. Assist with donation turnover, replenish inventory levels on the sales floor and remove inventory

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.
  • ● Completion of some high school course work.
  • ● Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
  • ● Have a few months of experience in processing or distribution of goods or customer service.
  • ● Knowledge of lifting guidelines.
  • ● Cash handling experience is required.
  • ● Product brand awareness would be an asset.
  • ● Attention to detail.
  • ● Self-motivated/disciplined.
  • ● Demonstrate ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
  • ● Physically capable of lifting/carrying up to 29 lbs on a frequent basis with no assistance from others, which includes bending, twisting, pulling, pushing of products.
  • ● Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion.
  • ● Compensation:
  • ● The target hiring range for this position is 15.70 to 16.72 with a maximum of 17.73.
  • ● 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 [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.