Furniture Repair Associate, VG

Job Description

Canada, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon

Applications due: 09 Mar, 2026

Job Synopsis

The Mission of the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Thrift Shops is to create local and global impact through innovative nonprofit enterprises. Through over 85 shops across North America, revenue is generated for MCC's global relief and development projects, and for local communities through Community Support programs and MCC Saskatchewan's local Programs. As part of the MCC Thrift North American network, MCC Saskatchewan (MCCS) owns and operates 6 MCC Thrift shops in Saskatchewan. The shops are in Herbert, Lanigan, Rosthern, Warman, Saskatoon and Swift Current.

MCC is a charitable organization that works with partners 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. MCC currently serves in more than 45 countries with over 475 partners.

The Village Green MCC Thrift shop provides quality used clothing and furniture at reasonable prices to a growing market. The Furniture Repair Associate is accountable to the Production Coordinator who will provide directions for the tasks, duties and responsibilities of the Furniture Repair Associate. This is a salaried, 1.0 FTE (Full Time Equivalency) position, with health and dental benefits available. Daily work hours are typically between 8:00am and 5:30pm, including evenings and Saturdays, with the final schedule determined by the General Manager. The Furniture Repair Associate will focus their work on the furniture workshop, primarily related to receiving, repairing, pricing, shipping and display of furniture. The Furniture Repair Associate will demonstrate servant leadership and will ensure the shop is in harmony with the vision and goals of MCCS, and MCC Thrift. Legal eligibility to work in Canada is required.

Demonstrating a positive attitude, Thrift Team Members will provide active, hands-on support, direction, and training to volunteers, ensuring a safe work environment.

Village Green MCC Thrift seeks to be a friendly, caring presence in the community, showing value and respect to all. Practicing and promoting faithful stewardship and care for God's creation and raising funds for MCC are also key components to the mission statement of this and other MCCS Thrift Shops.

Job Details

Salaried Employee -Full Time at 1 FTE

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 opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.

Shop Operations:

• 2-4 years' experience in furniture repair and restoration
• 1-2 years experience with customer service and sales.
• 2-4 years experience working in a shipping & receiving or warehouse environment including knowledge and experience in moving and delivering furniture.
• Experience in pricing and selling furniture is an asset.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and waste reduction.
• Proven leadership.
• Excels in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience working with volunteers

Communication:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English including reading, writing and analysis.
• Ability to communicate in an articulate, engaging manner with tact and diplomacy when speaking with staff, the public, volunteers, colleagues, and supporters.

General:

• Excellent organizational and relational skills with good attention to detail.
• Commitment to the operating principles of MCC Thrift and the values of MCC including a heart for justice and active peacemaking.

• Self-motivated and willing to work both as part of a team and independently in an active retail environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills with people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds.

• Ability to engage staff and volunteers in creating a positive, customer centric, welcoming atmosphere within the shop, balancing patience, creativity, humour, and energy.

• Proven history of taking initiative, leading with creativity and flexibility.

• Ability to work the required non-standard hours, including evenings and Saturdays.

• Ability to lift 100 lbs. and exert 11 to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• Ability to work 6 or more hours of intermittent standing or walking during a standard workday.
• Ability to repeatedly bend or stoop to floor level shelves and able to reach upper shelves with use of a stool or a ladder when necessary.
• Ability to travel domestically, especially within Saskatchewan.

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrate a high level of integrity, reflecting Christian respect and Christ's unconditional love through daily interactions with staff, volunteers, donors and customers.

General

• Communicate the MCC mission and values and the mission of the Thrift shops in a positive manner to staff, volunteers, donors and the community at large.
• Model non-violent peace-making in the workplace, community and church.
• Be accountable to a local Christian congregation.
• Participate in MCC workshops and Thrift Shop gatherings.
• Exercise a compassionate spirit with volunteers, donors and customers on issues which arise as people interact within the store. Model reconciliation in daily actions with public, donors and volunteers.
• Communicate the MCC mission and values of the Thrift Shop in a positive manner to donors, volunteers and customers.
• Help ensure that the shop is neat, clean and attractive.
• Support the Retail floor, Receiving and Processing as and when needed
• Help ensure safety measures are in place for volunteers, customers and staff.
• Help ensure yourself, staff and volunteers adhere to company policies and legal regulations.
• Attend to other miscellaneous duties that may arise from time to time in the work environment.

Shop Operations

• Providing quality furniture repair, upcycling and restoration

• Teaching and training other staff and volunteers in furniture repair

• Maintaining a repair workshop and equipment including the proper care and storage of paint and other hazardous good, while ensuring the workshop is properly supplied and maintained
• Ensuring a safe and work environment including providing safety training
• Be the point of contact for furniture donations being received at the shop including enforcing receiving standards for furniture donations
• Assessing donations to determine what repairs work should be done.
• Track in and out values of restored items
• Assist with pricing furniture
• Support retail staff in the selling and moving of furniture.
• Assist with furniture pickups and deliveries efficiently and with respect for donor home/business.
• Support the Volunteer Coordinator in the orientation and training of volunteers in furniture

Note: Physical labour is involved in this position, sometimes requiring the ability to lift upwards of 100 pounds.

Start Date

30 Mar, 2026

Term Length

Indeterminate

Salary Details

Base salary: $44,151

Benefits

Employer paid health, dental & vision, AD&D, Life - available upon hire. Matching 5% RRSP program. Optional critical illness coverage.

Additional Information

The Furniture Repair Associate is accountable to the Production Coordinator who will provide directions for the tasks, duties and responsibilities of the Furniture Repair Associate. The Furniture Repair Associate will work to ensure a smooth, efficient flow of upcycled, repaired quality furniture from the donation door to the retail floor. This position requires a self-starter who can make decisions while being flexible and adaptable. They must also be able to work with a team of volunteers.

MCC Canada affirms:

• That AI is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for any position.
• All job postings are for an existing vacancy.

Location Description

Saskatchewan has approximately 1 million people, 35% living in rural areas. The majority are 2nd-to-5th generation Canadians of European descent; 15% are of First Nations origin, 5% Metis. About 700 people arrive in the province each year as refugees.