Canada, Ontario, Recent Hamburg
Applications due: 07 May, 2026
Job Synopsis
This Canada Summer Jobs position supports the mission of New Hamburg Thrift Centre by managing inventory flow in a fast-paced thrift retail environment. The Associate works primarily in the workroom and receiving area—unloading vehicles, sorting and pricing donated goods, and maintaining product flow to the retail floor—while also assisting with cashier duties, merchandising, and shop maintenance as needed. Working collaboratively with shop Managers and Leads, the Associate helps create a welcoming, values-driven customer experience that reflects MCC's commitment to faithful stewardship, community care, and global justice.
This is a 10 week, 35 hours/week contract role.
MCC is a charitable organization that partners with churches and community organizations worldwide to walk with people who are disadvantaged. MCC supports activities that provide emergency assistance, reduce poverty, and promote healthy communities, sustainable living and alternatives to violence. As an internationally recognized NGO, MCC currently serves in 57 countries with 716 partners, 1133 staff and 40,000 volunteers.
Additional Details
This role is based at 41 Heritage Dr. New Hamburg, Ontario.
Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada for the duration of their employment. Successful candidates will be required to provide a Police Background Check upon hire.
To be eligible for Canada Summer Jobs, your participant must:
- meet all of the qualifications of the Canada Summer Jobs Program
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the job and
- be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
- This includes having a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of their summer job
- If you have a SIN that begins with a 9, you must provide proof of residency. Acceptable documents include:
- a letter from the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) confirming refugee status or
- a valid Permanent Resident Card
Job Details
Hourly Employee Full Time
Qualifications
All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal prospect employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.
Required
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and exert 11–25 lbs. of force frequently
- Ability to stand or walk intermittently for 7+ hours in a standard workday
- Ability to repeatedly bend, stoop, and reach upper shelves using a stool or ladder as necessary
- Availability to work varied retail hours, including evenings and Saturdays
- Basic computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, Internet)
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check (required upon hire)
Preferred
- Experience working with volunteers
- Awareness of second-hand market, retail trends, and merchandising
- Knowledge of antiques and collectibles
Key Responsibilities
General
- Serve as a brand ambassador for MCC mission and values by providing excellent customer service to donors and customers
- Support Managers and Leads in meeting daily operational demands
- Greet customers and donors, respond to inquiries, and assist with special events and projects as needed
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff and volunteers
Workroom and Retail
- Unload donor vehicles and sort, clean, and price donated goods across various departments
- Ensure smooth flow of inventory from receiving to retail floor while maintaining compliance with donation acceptance policies
- Assist with kitchen responsibilities (set up, clean up, etc.)
- Identify antiques, collectibles, and unique items for review by appropriate management
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe workspaces in receiving, workroom, seasonal storage, and retail areas in accordance with health and safety standards
- Manage recycling, garbage, and waste disposal in coordination with staff
Retail & Customer Service
- Operate POS system for transactions, returns, and cash coverage as needed
- Assist with merchandising, stocking, and maintaining product displays on the sales floor
Core Values and Expectations
- Share information about MCC and MCC Thrift Shops within the community
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
- Participate in MCCO orientations, provincial meetings, Peace Conference and Staff Development Day
- Participate in a local faith community, being willing to use personal gifts within this community and model nonviolent peacemaking through respectful interaction with others
- Maintain a high level of integrity, reflecting Christian respect and Christ's unconditional love to those with whom you work, includin
