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Job Description Posted Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM Salary: $18 / hour Duration: 8 weeks (Full-time, 35 hours/week) Anticipated start date: May 4, 2026 Location: Habitat for Humanity Central Distribution Center, 101 Alexdon Road, North York, ON M3J 2B52B4 Website: habitatrestore.ca and Who We Are Habitat for Humanity GTA is greater Torontos most recognized provider and advocate of solutions that tackle our regions housing crisis. Our mission is to create a world where everyone has a safe, quality place to live. We focus on creative solutions to address the affordable housing crisis in Toronto, Brampton, Caledon, York Region and Durham Region. With the help of volunteers, donors and community partners, we unlock change for generations by bringing the benefits of home ownership to more people and communities. Since 1988, Habitat GTA has built 23 new communities, empowering more than 500 families. Habitat ReStore is a chain of non-profit home improvement retail stores with 8 locations across the Greater Toronto Area, owned and operated by Habitat for Humanity GTA. We sell home furnishings, appliances, and other renovation materials at a fraction of the price. Our items are donated from businesses and individuals and undergo inspection and testing to ensure they meet our high-quality standards. Habitat GTA is growing. We are an innovative, entrepreneurial social enterprise that has been increasing our capacity for impact each year. Together, we are building a better, more inclusive GTA for everyone. What You Will Do Represent Habitat for Humanity GTA as a Brand Ambassador by modeling our values and guiding principles Learn, understand and participate in the Health and Safety Program Upload new products to the website, including titles, descriptions, photos, pricing, tags, and categories Ensure all product information is correct, consistent, and optimized for SEO and customer clarity Monitor stock levels and update product availability, pricing changes, and discontinued items Organize products into collections, featured categories, and promotional pages for seasonal campaigns Review product pages regularly for errors, inconsistencies, or outdated content Work with marketing to support campaigns, promotions, and email features Coordinate with operations/warehouse for product status and updates Support retail teams with product info and promotions Assist with customer inquiries to ensure a smooth shopping experience Use proper lifting techniques and tools Maintain a clean and professional image Communicate clearly and professionally with team members Treat donated items with care and respect, recognizing their value to the donor and Habitat for Humanity Receive, store, and organize materials in the warehouse Prepare orders for delivery or internal use, including staging and labeling Operate material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts) where certified Report any equipment or product damage immediately to supervisor Assist with cleaning, pricing items for online catalog Any additional duties as required Skills and Qualifications One year or more experience in retail Fluent in English Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident What You Will Learn Customer Service Communication Digital Skills Time Management Editing and visual skills Technical knowledge Search engine optimization Training/Supervision Plan The position will be mentored by experienced ReStore Store Manager & Assistant Store Manager. Health and Safety Awareness for Ontario Workers Habitat GTA Workplace harassment, discrimination and violence policy Habitat GTA Health Safety and Environmental Policy Habitat GTA Safety and Environmental Responsibilities Policy Habitat Safe Work Practices (SWP) The supervisor/designate holds morning huddles with store staff and occasional volunteers: The student will shadow team members throughout the day to learn handson tasks. Discuss the daily sales goal The Manager holds daily huddles Discuss the days ecommerce posting numbers Discuss how to process online orders, handle customer inquiries, manage returns and exchanges Discuss daytoday online managing campaigns and optimizing product listings Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada throughout the duration of their employment with Habitat for Humanity GTA. Proof of eligibility will be required. Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to ensuring a barrierfree, accessible and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove barriers to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities, providing the applicant has met the bona fide requirements of the employment position. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point during the recruitment and selection process. As part of our selection process, the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check. Habitat for Humanity GTA does not use artificial intelligence technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants in the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr