Community Impact and Programs Posted : October 20, 2026 Full-Time Are you able to represent and support clients' needs and rights within the community and healthcare systems?

The Mustard

Seed is looking for a Advocate.

The Shelter

Advocate is committed to helping people staying within a Shelter environment who are experiencing poverty, housing instability, and other barriers to assist them in transitioning toward and maintaining sustainable and healthy lifestyles, including transitioning into sustainable housing. The purpose of the Health and Wellness area is to support clients by addressing the social determinants of health through system navigation and advocacy.

The Shelter

Advocate works as part of an interdisciplinary allied health team and connects clients with any needed external and internal resources.

Employment Type: Fulltime, Permanent Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m.

Reporting to: Senior Director Health & Wellness Meet with shelter guests and vulnerable community members requesting advocacy support to determine their ID, Income, and housing goals with them to prioritize the support they require to achieve their goals Complete the Wellness Advocate intake process Contribute to general health and wellness programming including supporting or facilitating group initiatives and programs that increase knowledge and awareness of community health Liaise with internal and external resources that will help clients achieve their goals if the support is beyond the scope of services provided by the Wellness Advocate. In regard to clients who do not have a Caseworker,



refer these individuals directly to internal and external resources Advocate for clients as needed both to access resources within and outside the organization Contribute to community programs facilitation as needed Assist with training of recent Advocates and Wellness Receptionists Build a comprehensive library and knowledge base on community resources Share and disseminate community resource information Attend meetings and training, as assigned Serve on internal and external committees, as requested Provide input into the development of policies and procedures for designated programs A minimum of an undergraduate degree in healthcare administration, public health, social worker, psychology, nursing, or a related field is preferred Bachelor's degree in social work, Psychology or related field in public health is preferred Three to five years of related working experience preferred Competent in use of MS Office Excellent administrative, time management and organizational skills Valid Driver’s License (Class 5) and a clean Driver’s abstract Training on how to respond is provided, but this is to be considered typical working conditions. Local travel to various Mustard Seed sites and external agencies will be required As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seed’s Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.

Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer This position may require the use of a company vehicle, and/or a personal vehicle for company use. The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence, maintain $2M Vehicle Liability Insurance on any personal vehicle being used, and may need to provide consent for a driver’s abstract request. No phone calls please.

📌 Part Time Advocate (Kamloops)
🏢 The Mustard Seed
📍 Kamloops