Material Distribution Coordinator (Calgary)

Do you thrive in coordinating logistics, organizing teams, and ensuring every detail is executed with excellence Do you find purpose in supporting ministry efforts and contributing to work that shares the hope of the Gospel? Look no further! Samaritan’s Purse Canada is on the lookout for a passionate Material Distribution Coordinator to join our Operation Christmas Child (OCC) operations team!

Samaritan’s Purse is a Christian international relief organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet the needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

As the Material Distribution Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth coordination and supervision of our material distribution process and volunteers. Your efforts will directly contribute to fulfilling all material orders and shipping them to OCC Drop-off locations and program participants across Canada. As an integral member of the OCC Team, this role will help SPC carry out its mission and objectives through participation in daily prayer ministry.

The successful candidate will fulfill a part-time seasonal contract from July 6 to November 13, 2026, at our head office in Calgary, Alberta, with a guaranteed minimum of 24 hours per week.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating outbound shipments of materials to OCC drop-off locations and participants, following established order fulfillment procedures.
• Overseeing the processing of packages, ensuring work is completed efficiently and using the appropriate resources.
• Coordinating the packing and staging of palletized shipments under the direction of the Domestic Logistics Coordinator.
• Scheduling, training, and supporting volunteers, ensuring adherence to the organization’s Privacy Policy.
• Ensuring participant and donor orders are processed efficiently; investigating and resolving any issues or discrepancies in collaboration with the OCC Operations Team as needed.
• Developing and maintaining strong knowledge of shipping standards, rates, and regulations (e.g., Canada Post, UPS, and pallet shipments), and arranging transportation as required.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked shipping and receiving area.
• Ensuring all health and safety standards are clearly communicated to and followed by volunteers.
• Supporting the Warehouse Shipping and Receiving Supervisor with a variety of tasks, including pulling inventory and coordinating with the warehouse team as needs arise.
• Promoting accuracy, efficiency, and accountability across all processes.
• Contributing feedback to the final evaluation of Material Distribution, including recommendations for improvements or procedural changes.
• Collaborating with the Domestic Logistics Coordinator to manage inventory and track material orders effectively.

Qualifications:

• Qualified applicants must be committed to Christian values and precepts and be in agreement with the Samaritan’s Purse Statement of Faith
• Post-secondary education in Office Administration or other related discipline
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Accurate, efficient, detail oriented and highly organized
• Able and willing to learn a variety of internal computer applications
• Able to multi-task and remain calm under pressure
• Knowledge of shipping procedures
• Team builder, motivator and active problem solver
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Experience in supervising volunteers
• Data entry and/or Computer experience required
• Forklift certification is required for this role/must be willing to undergo a forklift certification course (at the organization’s expense)
• Physically fit with strong stamina, must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. of force repeatedly

Note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Contact Information:

To respond to this opportunity, please forward your resume together with a cover letter detailing your passion for Christian ministry employment to:

Attention: Human Resources
20 Hopewell Way NE, Calgary, AB T3J 5H5
Email: employment@samaritan.ca

Application Deadline: Open until a suitable candidate is selected

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
No phone calls please.