Labourer - Assistant Manager

Second Chance Community Store

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Business Location:
Strathroy, Ontario

Position type:

Category:
General Labourer/Apprenticeship

Work Place Location:
In Person

Hours:
The store is open 6 days a week and you will be required to work some Saturdays.

Apply by:
February 4, 2026 at 12:00am

Job Description

Second Chance Community Store (owned and operated by Strathroy Community Christian School) is seeking a dynamic, high energy, full time Labourer with the potential to be mentored into a leadership role for our store located at 24661 Adelaide Road, Strathroy.

Who we are:

Second Chance Community Store is a registered charity store and has operated for more than 10 years in our community, selling used appliances, furniture, antiques, house hold décor items and more. We are a registered charity in support of Strathroy Community Christian School. We aim to be the first choice in our area by maintaining high standards for the types of goods we sell as well as the customer service we provide. We are a volunteer-supported organization with a few paid staff.

Who we are looking for:

You are a dynamic, energetic, friendly and outgoing individual with great customer service skills, retail management experience, and the ability to work positively with others. You understand and love the culture of thrifting, upcycling and recycling. You are passionate about Christian education, you enjoy people, thrive in a fast-paced environment and are able to assist in leading our volunteer team. You will be assisting the General Manager in all aspects of the daily operation of the store, including, but not limited to:

Lead and model exemplary customer service
Good communication skills, detail oriented
Strong leadership skills
Work with and support our volunteers and staff
Prioritize safety and safe operating procedures
Open and closing tasks
Knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Kijiji) and Word / Excel programs
Receive donations, assessing quality and repair needs
Creative thinking – painting, refinishing, repairing donations, ability to think of and try new ideas
Pick up and deliveries of furniture and appliances
Valid G licence with truck and trailer experience
Able to submit a police check and clean drivers abstract
Support the vision and mission of the store organization; which is to support the work of Strathroy Community Christian School and the be good stewards to God’s creation

You will be on your feet and moving for most of the day. Being able to lift heavy items and moving furniture with proper equipment and lifting techniques is required.

Education

Not Applicable

Experience Required

A valid G licence, the ability to drive a pickup truck with trailer and having a clean drivers abstract is essential.
You will be on your feet and moving for most of the day. Being able to lift heavy items and moving furniture with proper equipment and lifting techniques is required.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is competitive in the industry, and you will qualify for participation in the organizations pension and benefits programs.

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If you need assistance with resume writing or access to computers/internet, please connect with our Community Employment Choices (CEC) office, at 16 B Second Street, in Strathroy, or by phone at 1-888-478-2111 ext. 200. These services are free as CEC is an Employment Ontario Service Provider, a non-profit agency providing free service to job seekers and local employers through Employment Ontario provincially funded programs. Offering employment and training programs in our community since 1994, CEC's mission is to support businesses and job seekers in meeting the labour market needs of Middlesex County with: job training information, career planning, job search support, job placement opportunities and incentives, as well as referrals to community resources.

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