Position Description

BFM Foundation (Canada) is a national Christian organization with over 50 Mission Thrift Stores across Canada. The net revenue from all Mission Thrift Stores is devoted to Joint Ministry of BFM Foundation (Canada) and Bible League Canada. These funds are used to establish adult literacy programs, provide church planter training, children’s ministry programs, and distribute Bibles in many places around the world. The stores are operated primarily by dedicated volunteers.

Mission Thrift Store is currently seeking a part time Warehouse Associate who understands and supports the vision and purpose of BFM Foundation (Canada). The Warehouse Associate is responsible for everything that happens to a product from when it is donated to the moment it is put on the sales floor. The Warehouse Associate is responsible for receiving, sorting, pricing, and tagging donations. The Warehouse Associate must display a positive attitude when interacting with donors, other staff, volunteers, and customers and maintain a clean appearance.  They must understand inventory control, pricing, and the needs and wants of a thrift store customer.

This is a part-time position with a rate of pay of $17.20 per hour.

Knowledge

• The Warehouse Associate must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
• Knowledge of office policies and procedures
• Knowledge of non-profits/volunteer organizations
• Experience with retail sales
• Experience working with volunteers is preferred

Skills

The Warehouse Associate must demonstrate the following skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task; work in a fast-paced environment with grace and good humor
• Good conflict resolution skills
• Be organized and neat 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; be able to solve problems with good judgment and make decisions independently
• Effective communications skills
• Time management skills
• Computer literate with experience in operating a point of sales tagging system

Personal Attributes

The Warehouse Associate must maintain strict confidentiality in performing his/her duties and must demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Be honest and trustworthy
• Be respectful
• Be flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics

If you feel you have the passion and skill set that would help to advance the purpose of Mission Thrift Store, we look forward to hearing from you!   Please submit your resume with subject line “Warehouse Associate” by April 10, 2025 by email to mississauga@missionthriftstore.com

*Full Job Description available upon request

Mission Thrift Store welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.