Warehouse Lead & Driver (Thrift Stores)

Make a Difference with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Vancouver Island!

The Thrift Store Warehouse Lead supports the day-to-day operation of the thrift warehouse by coordinating donation flow, sorting, distribution, and transportation activities. This role provides hands-on guidance and support to volunteers and staff to ensure donated goods are processed efficiently, safely, and in alignment with organizational standards. The position also includes operating a large van to complete donation pickups, transfers, and deliveries between donor locations, stores, the warehouse, and other organization sites.

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul offers:

• Competitive salary reviewed annually
• Employer paid health and dental coverage and an employer matched Pension Plan
• Support for continuing professional development
• Paid time-off, 3 weeks' vacation and 14 stats including Easter Monday, Christmas Eve, and Boxing Day
• A socially responsible and inclusive culture in a successful community enterprise

What You’ll Do

• Support daily warehouse operations related to the receiving, sorting, storage, and movement of donated goods
• Help ensure donations are handled, sorted, and directed according to thrift store quality standards and operational priorities
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse environment to support high volunteer participation
• Assist with inventory flow between the warehouse and thrift store locations
• Provide day‑to‑day guidance, task direction, and on‑the‑floor support to staff and volunteers
• Demonstrate and oversee proper sorting, handling, and safety practices related to donated goods
• Support a positive, inclusive, and respectful volunteer environment
• Coordinate daily warehouse activities to support thrift store needs and donation flow
• Communicate with thrift store and management staff regarding priorities, shortages, or operational challenges
• Support staff and volunteer onboarding and informal training related to warehouse processes
• Operate company van to complete donation pickups, deliveries, and transfers of goods between donor locations, retail stores, the warehouse, and other organization sites, ensuring safe and timely transportation of items.
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  Load, unload, and safely secure donated goods, furniture and other materials during pickups, deliveries, and transfers, using appropriate equipment and safe lifting techniques.
• Conduct routing vehicle inspections, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
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  Report incidents, safety concerns, or workflow issues as required
• Promote and model safe warehouse practices and ensure staff and volunteers follow health and safety guidelines
• Attend team or other meetings as required
• Perform other related duties as required.
  

Our ideal Warehouse Lead will bring the following:

• Experience in a warehouse, thrift, donation‑based, retail back‑of‑house, or logistics environment
• Experience working with or supporting volunteers considered an asset

• Strong organizational and teamwork skills
• Ability to provide clear, practical direction in a busy, variable‑paced environment
• Comfortable with physical work, lifting, and material handling
• Basic computer literacy for communication and simple record keeping

Additional Requirements

• Criminal Record Check through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General prior to hiring is required
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driver's abstract required. Experience driving cargo vans or larger vehicles is considered an asset.
• Sufficient physical strength and stamina to perform the standard duties
  

About Society of Saint Vincent de Paul:

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Vancouver Island has been supporting people in need on Vancouver Island since 1916. Focused on impacting the lives of people affected by poverty, the Society offers emergency relief services while maintaining a focus and commitment to addressing the root causes that contribute to poverty in our communities. Through a variety of programs, the Society provides support through affordable housing, a food pantry, home visit program, day program for persons with developmental disabilities and thrift stores providing clothing and household items to those in need, to name a few.

We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, fair, equitable and diverse culture and look forward to welcoming applicants with their unique strengths to our team.