ReStore Associate, Vaughan - Habitat for Humanity GTA - Greater Toronto Area, ON

POSITION: Associate, ReStore Vaughan
LOCATION: 405 Rowntree Dairy Rd. Vaughan, ON
REPORTS TO: Manager, ReStore Vaughan
STATUS: Permanent Part-time
HOURS: Weekdays and weekends as required by the store

If you love working with people, have amazing customer service and are looking to make an impact, then keep reading!

Habitat for Humanity GTA is seeking a friendly and energetic individual to join our team at the Vaughan ReStore. Reporting to the Manager, ReStore Vaughan, the ReStore Associate will assist with the daily operations of the retail store. This includes accepting donations of gently used furniture, appliances, overstocked, seconds, used, discontinued items and salvageable building materials donated by manufacturers, stores, contractors and individuals. This individual assists in organizing and delegating volunteers for tasks and ensures a positive ReStore experience for all. No two days are the same, so if you are looking for a fast paced and constantly changing role, then the ReStore is the place for you!

About the Organization:
Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is a non-profit housing organization that mobilizes volunteers and community partners to work with families to help them build a brighter future and break the cycle of poverty through affordable homeownership. Habitat GTA also operates a retail enterprise called ReStore, which sells new and gently-used home furnishing and renovation materials at great prices. ReStore proceeds support our mission to help working, low-income families build a brighter future through affordable home ownership. ReStore operates 10 locations across the GTA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Service


• Receiving donations


• Product merchandising


• Product valuing and pricing


• Health and safety


• Maintaining good consistent store standards and conditions


• Following policies and procedures including cash and receipting


• Working with and supervising volunteers

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Retail experience


• Friendly and outgoing


• Excellent customer service and communication skills.


• Ability to perform heavy lifting on a regular basis.


• Mathematical aptitude.

Assets (though not required):

• Understanding of volunteer engagement


• Knowledge of renovation and building materials

Employment Requirements:

• CSA approved safety footwear, to be worn at all times.


• Successful completion of Emergency First Aid and/or CPR training as required and provided by Habitat GTA.


• Successful completion of other training as required and provided by Habitat GTA


• Ability to perform heavy lifting on a regular basis.

How to apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume by June 12, 2016 .

Habitat for Humanity is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process
We thank all applicants for their interest in Habitat for Humanity however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time