Sales Associate

The Salvation Army in Canada

. Provide positive and courteous service to customers .

Posted 11/10/2026part-timeGibsons • CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$18 - CA$21 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong customer service skills while efficiently processing transactions and managing donations. Maintains a clean and organized environment, adhering to safety protocols and operational procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Customer ServiceWarehouse ReceivingAttention To DetailHealth And Safety TrainingProblem Solving

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Hard Skills

Cash HandlingPOS Terminal OperationStock RotationDonation ProcessingWeight MeasurementSorting DonationsLifting 30 LbsClimbing LaddersJanitorial DutiesSafety Awareness

Soft Skills

IntegrityConfidentialityFlexibilityProfessional EthicsAnalytical Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Background Check ConsentVulnerable Sector ScreeningClean Drivers AbstractArmatus Abuse Training

Industry Keywords

Customer TransactionsSales CounterMerchandise DisplaysVolunteer CoordinationWarehouse Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide positive and courteous service to customers
Process customer transactions at the sales counter, including cash and debit/credit sales
Perform accurate store opening and closing procedures, including POS terminals and till
Keep the sales floor neat and clean and maintain full, tidy product displays
Rotate stock as scheduled or directed
Implement store layout plans, window displays, and merchandise displays
Work with volunteers and prepare volunteer workstations
Receive, sort, store, and price donations
Unload, sort, pack, store, bale, and reload donated items
Lift and relocate bags and boxes; climb ladders and store seasonal products in overhead bins
Separate and process recycling and garbage, including loading materials into trucks for removal
Meet daily targets; count, weigh, and record incoming and outgoing donations
Maintain cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the warehouse and property
Share janitorial duties in common spaces such as washrooms and kitchens
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed Public School
Up to three months of prior related experience including warehouse receiving/processing/distribution of goods and customer service
Ability to lift 30 lbs
Frequently stand for long periods, twist, bend, crouch, reach overhead, pull, push, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds
Frequent safety awareness and sorting of donations
Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills
Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility
Ability and willingness to successfully undergo applicable screening and background checks
May be required to provide background check consent
May be required to provide a clear vulnerable sector screening
May be required to provide a clean drivers abstract
May be required to complete online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodation upon request
Online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training
Professional development/training opportunities through required training