Job Description

Warehouse Associate

Operations Department

Onsite

Full Time, Permanent

Level 2

Requisition Number: OPS-2025-006

Covenant House helps youth ignite their potential and reclaim their lives. As Canada's largest agency serving youth who are homeless, trafficked or at risk, we offer the widest range of services to hundreds of young people every day.


More than a place to stay, we provide life-changing care with unconditional love and respect. We meet youth's immediate needs and then we work together to achieve their future goals. We offer 24/7 crisis shelter transitional housing options on-site and, in the community, health and well-being support, training and skill development, and ongoing care once youth move into the community.


For over 40 years, Covenant House has been dedicated to its mission of serving youth on the street and to protect and safeguard all youth with absolute respect and unconditional love. Since 1982, Covenant House has supported more than 100,000 young people.

Overview:

In this position the candidate will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing of the common areas, washrooms, offices and other areas within the organization.

We are currently recruiting for 1 Full-time, Permanent Warehouse Associate. This is a replacement position within the organization.

Responsibilities:

Distribute inventory and products across the agency Fill warehouse orders Label boxes to identify products Load and unload trucks for transporting products Dispose of leftover packing materials such as wooden crates, pallets, and cardboard Sort, organize and store inventory in the proper location Package items and label correctly Inspect expiration dates of products and apply first in first out practices Report damaged or missing inventory to supervisors Stack and organize large bulk items Move materials from facilities to workstations, pick-up locations, or other locations Wear safety gear at all times (steel toe boots) Ensure workspace is free of debris and remove safety hazards from aisles Work as an active team member to complete team goals Prepare documentation and inventory for audits All other duties as required

Qualifications

Applicants should have a Grade 12 education and/or ability to read, write and communicate clearly with others. Physically able to stand, sit, move, squat, walk, and climb during the course of the shift Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds or more Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to work in a fast-paced environment Able to work independently Ability to work well with others Pays attention to detail and monitors the quality of inventory Highly organized and able to store items efficiently Must follow all health and safety procedure and regulations as dictated by Covenant House Toronto

Don't meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. If you are excited about the role but your resume doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the description, apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

What we Offer:

Meaningful work. Competitive compensation. Benefits such as Health, Dental, Vision, Personal Days, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more. Employee perks which include discounts on gym membership, city bike rentals, auto & home insurance and more.

Interested candidates are welcome to apply directly to this posting on or by

December 2, 2025

. Only those selected to move forward in our recruitment process will be contacted. No agencies or phone calls please.

Use of AI and Technology in the Hiring Process

Covenant House Toronto does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions. However, we do use an external applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently.


While our ATS may apply automated filters or sorting functions, all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters. No hiring decisions are made by AI.

Commitment to Equitable Recruitment

At Covenant House Toronto we believe in a workplace culture of inclusion that is welcoming, respectful and safe for all staff. It is critical to Covenant House Toronto success to eliminate barriers and promote the inclusion of equity groups. Equity groups have been, and continue to be, underrepresented and marginalized in the workforce, leadership roles, and in some specific occupations. Equity groups include but may not be limited to Indigenous persons, racialized people, gender diverse people, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Covenant House Policy on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Covenant House recruitment process.