Beacon Community Services Looking for Thrift Shop Assistant at Brentwood Bay, BC Full Time

Position Title: Thrift Shop Assistant Position Number: 2022- 46

Department: Thrift Shops Hours of Work: 20 hrs/weekly for 12 weeks

Location: Victoria, Brentwood, Sidney or 10 hrs/week for 24 weeks.Hours between

8:30 am-5:00 pm (Mon-Sat)

Compensation: Status: Temporary, Part-time (12 or 24 week

Weekly stipend: 12 week term: $313/ week. placement or until required 240 hours

24 week term: $156.50/week.($15.65 per hour) completed)

Union: Exempt

Start Date: As soon as possible Posting Period: Until September 2, 2022

ABOUT BEACON:
Beacon Community Services is a well-established local charity operating in the Greater Victoria

area for over 45 years. We are an award –winning and accredited organization that helps people

and improves lives through a range of community programs and services than span every phase

of people’s lives. Beacon operates seven Thrift Shops throughout the CRD and 100% of sthe

funds generated at our thrift shops support local community programs. We serve Southern

Vancouver Island and the outer Gulf Islands with a team around 200 staff and 600 volunteers.

We offer a rewarding and stimulating work environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Thrift Shop Manager, the Thrift Shop Assistant will assist volunteers and staff in

a variety of duties including sorting, pricing, display, cashier, and customer service skills. These

positions are funded through the Work Experience Opportunities Grant program and have

specific requirements for applicants to qualify as detailed below. The Ministry will verify the

eligibility of all prospective participants prior to the start of the work experience opportunity.

Organizations may not begin work placement activities until participant status has been

confirmed by the Ministry.

All positions are 12 week temporary placements. We are looking for a self-motivated,

enthusiastic individuals to join our team.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide a safe and supportive work environment for volunteers, customers and staff

Working with volunteers, donors, and public of all ages and socio-economic groups

Assist with all aspects of Thrift Shop operations including:
o Accepting, sorting, and pricing incoming donations

o Provide customers with assistance

o Operate cash register and handle sales

o Display items and stock shop

o Dusting, cleaning, organizing

Ensure COVID-19 safety protocols are in place for the safety of volunteers, customers,

donors and staff

Performs tasks assigned by Thrift Shop Manager

Assists the public with general inquiries

Responds to emergencies such as accidents and fire alarms.

Responsible for following safe work policies and procedures and reporting unsafe work

conditions, near misses, hazards and injuries.

Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualified to receive assistance under the Employment and Assistance Act; or

Qualified to receive assistance under the Employment and Assistance for Persons with

Disabilities Act; or

Qualified to receive assistance from a Treaty First Nation that is funded through the

Federal Department of Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada; or

Qualified to receive assistance from a First Nation Administering Authority that administers

an Income Assistance Program on behalf of Indigenous Services Canada.

Clear Solicitor General Criminal Record Check

Clear Criminal Record Check is required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
No experience necessary

Applicants will be working with members of the public and should be willing to engage

with people throughout their work experience

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Beacon Community Services serves vulnerable populations including seniors, people with

disabilities and children. Protecting these people and our teams on whom they rely is critical

to us. Accordingly:
All successful applicants must consent to a Solicitor General’s Criminal Record Check.

All successful applicants must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of hire

and ongoing employment. Should you have an official vaccination exemption, kindly advise

us during your job application process, so we may discuss possible accommodation options

APPLICATIONS:
All interested applicants can Apply Now! quoting the position number 2022- 46. Please note

only those applicants who are selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through

the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.