Christmas Kettle Assistant

The Salvation Army in Canada

. Assist with promoting, coordinating, and overseeing Christmas Kettle Campaign Worker staff and/or volunteer activities .

Posted 11/6/2026part-timeSmiths Falls • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$18 - CA$22 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and interpersonal skills while effectively coordinating volunteer activities and managing schedules. Proficient in office administration and capable of maintaining confidentiality and exercising good judgment in a community-based program environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Office Administration ExperienceWord Processing SkillsSpreadsheet SkillsValid Ontario Class G Driver's LicenseBackground Check Compliance

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Hard Skills

Office AdministrationWord ProcessingSpreadsheet ManagementVolunteer CoordinationSchedulingPerformance ManagementDonation SecurityLifting Up To 20 LbsMultitaskingProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsListening SkillsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Ontario Class G Driver's LicenseBackground Check Screening

Industry Keywords

Community-Based ProgramsThe Salvation ArmyHealth And Safety PoliciesOH&S Act Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with promoting, coordinating, and overseeing Christmas Kettle Campaign Worker staff and/or volunteer activities
Assist with recruiting new volunteers
Assist with operating the Christmas Kettle campaign, including scheduling staff and/or volunteers
Assist with orientation and performance management of kettle worker staff and/or volunteers
Assist the Christmas Kettle Coordinator with scheduling and responding to emergency absences
Foster and maintain positive working relationships with kettle sites
Coordinate daily delivery and pickup of kettles to and from sites and ensure donation security
Host at a kettle as required and provide coverage for breaks
Ensure kettle locations have adequate literature and other supplies
Assist with transferring kettle contents into deposit bags for processing
Complete shift reminder phone calls and voicemail messages for volunteers
Perform other related duties as required
Travel between Smiths Falls and Perth, Ontario, with the position primarily located in Perth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed High School or equivalent
Minimum of one (1) year of prior related experience working in community-based programs would be a definite asset
Experience in office administration
Experience with general office equipment
Strong skills and experience using word processing (WORD)
Strong skills and experience using spreadsheets (EXCEL)
Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License required
Original copy of current driver’s abstract required for review and verification
Ability to lift/move up to 20 lbs. (11.34 kgs) safely
Flexibility to work days, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and split shifts Monday through Saturday
Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully
Original copy of a Background Check screening required
Ability and willingness to develop an understanding of and support for The Salvation Army’s mission and purpose in Canada
Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced office setting
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment
Ability to work cooperatively as an active and responsible team member
Must comply with OH&S Act and Regulations and The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodation upon request
Temporary part-time employment
Flexible scheduling with potential for increased hours based on operational requirements