Christmas Support Worker

The Salvation Army in Canada

. Support Community and Family Services during the Christmas season .

Posted 10/19/2026part-timeOwen Sound • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$19 - CA$23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational skills in processing and sorting donations while upholding The Salvation Army's mission. Capable of working independently and flexibly in a community service environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Valid Ontario Class G Driver's LicenseExperience in Community-Based ProgramsStrong Skills in Microsoft Office ProductsAbility to Lift/Move Up to 20 lbsBackground Check Screening

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Hard Skills

Donation ProcessingStatistical Data RecordingToy and Food SortingDistribution PreparationVehicle Operation

Soft Skills

Excellent Interpersonal SkillsIntegrityAdaptabilityHonestyPunctuality

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeEmail ProgramsInternet-Based Programs

Industry Keywords

Community ServicesHealth and Safety ComplianceThe Salvation Army MissionKettle CampaignOH&S Act and Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Community and Family Services during the Christmas season
Process, unload, document, and sort toy and food donations
Prepare donated items for distribution
Pick up food and toy donations from community donors using a program vehicle
Set up and take down the toy and food Christmas hamper distribution centre
Sort toy donations
Record statistical data clearly, accurately, and in an organized manner
Assist in the Kettle campaign when needed
Perform other related duties as required
Uphold The Salvation Army’s mission, vision, values, and code of conduct

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
Strong skills in all Microsoft Office products
Good working knowledge and experience with email and internet-based programs
Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License required
Personal vehicle and insurance required
Current copy of driver’s abstract required for review and verification
Ability to lift/move up to 20 lbs. (11.34 kgs) safely
Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully
Ability and willingness to provide an original copy of a Background Check screening
Ability to work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability
Honest, courteous, and punctual
Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for The Salvation Army’s mission and purpose in Canada
Flexibility in scheduling, including days, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and split shifts, Monday through Saturday
Required to wear appropriate Salvation Army identification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodation upon request
Temporary employment during the Christmas season