At The Mustard Seed, our mission is to alleviate poverty and homelessness through acceptance, empowerment and practical solutions. We provide a safe and supportive haven where people can have their physical needs met, and also begin to heal and grow mentally, emotionally and spiritually. We do what we do because there are many people in great need of support, compassion and assistance in their desire for a better life, and we believe we have a calling to help those in need…
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Eliminating homelessness and reducing poverty where we serve, since 1984.
Full company description
At The Mustard Seed, our mission is to alleviate poverty and homelessness through acceptance, empowerment and practical solutions. We provide a safe and supportive haven where people can have their physical needs met, and also begin to heal and grow mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
We do what we do because there are many people in great need of support, compassion and assistance in their desire for a better life, and we believe we have a calling to help those in need.
How do we do it?
We support the whole person; physically, through basic needs like food, shelter and clothing; emotionally, through counselling and relationships; financially, through income support programs (employment and government); and spiritually, through counselling and prayer support.
LinkedIn followers
7,856
People associated on LinkedIn
630
Reported office locations
102 11 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 0X5, CA
181 Victoria St W, Kamloops, British Columbia V2C, CA
10568 114 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 3J7, CA
6002 54 Ave, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 4M8, CA
503a Allowance Ave SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 3E5, CA
304 2nd Ave S, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 1L1, CA
12102 100 St, Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 5P1, CA
Business categories
Non Profit
Charity
GovTech
Other recorded names
The Mustard SEED Society
The Mustard Seed
Specialties
Homelessness
Mental Health
Addictions Counselling
Housing
Employment Coaching
Homeless Shelter
Poverty
Neighbour
Wellness
Best Christian Workplace
and Shelter
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
10,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Calgary, Alberta
Organization type
Nonprofit
Year founded
1984
Specialties
HomelessnessMental HealthAddictions CounsellingHousingEmployment CoachingHomeless ShelterPovertyNeighbourWellnessBest Christian Workplace
The Mustard Seed has 53 open jobs in Canada as of November 6, 2026. Top locations: Edmonton, Calgary and Saskatoon.
3+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, at least three years in grant writing, grant management, fundraising or donor relations, and proven success writing funder applications and reports. Strong writing, organization, independent problem-solving and Microsoft Office skills are required.
Candidates need food service and meal planning experience, valid First Aid and Food Safety certifications, and strong interpersonal and leadership skills. They also need compassion for clients facing addiction, mental illness and poverty, and legal authorization to work in Canada.
The Mustard Seed needs a candidate with receptionist or office experience, ideally in a medical or vulnerable-population setting. Candidates need strong communication, organization, computer skills, a compassionate approach and comfort working with marginalized people.
3+ YOE2+ MgmtCandidates need a human services degree or diploma with three years of related experience, at least two years of leadership without formal supervisory duties, and one year working with people experiencing homelessness. Crisis intervention, de-escalation, a valid Class 5 licence and a driver's abstract are also required.
Microsoft Office, Efforts to Outcomes (ETO), company vehicle
2+ YOE1+ MgmtCandidates need an undergraduate degree in Social Work or a related field, or equivalent experience, plus at least 2 years working with vulnerable groups and 1 year in a leadership role. Strong communication, conflict management and Microsoft Office skills are needed, and a background check is required.
2+ YOECandidates need a degree in social work or a related field, or equivalent experience, plus at least 1 year of program work and 2 years of front-line experience with vulnerable populations. A valid Class 5 licence, a reliable vehicle with $2 million liability insurance, and a clean driver's abstract are required.
1+ YOEThe Mustard Seed needs candidates with an undergraduate degree in social work or a related field, or equivalent experience, plus at least one year in community development and front-line work with vulnerable populations. They also need strong conflict management, communication, and Microsoft Office skills, and must be able to work independently.
Candidates need a valid Saskatchewan Security Guard licence, NVCI and de-escalation certification, and front-line experience with vulnerable populations. Crisis intervention experience, CCTV experience and an Indigenous community background are considered assets.
1+ YOECandidates need a diploma or degree in a human services field or equivalent experience, plus at least one year working with marginalized individuals. They also need de-escalation skills, trauma-informed care knowledge, computer skills and a valid driver's licence.
1+ YOECandidates need a diploma or degree in a human services field, plus at least one year working with marginalized individuals. They must be able to de-escalate crises, work with minimal supervision, communicate well, and hold a valid driver's licence.
Candidates need strong customer service, conflict resolution and written communication skills, plus Microsoft Office proficiency. A Class 5 licence, a reliable vehicle with $2 million liability insurance, and an employment background check are required.
Microsoft Office, property management system, personal vehicle
5+ YOECandidates need at least 5 years of property management experience and strong administrative, writing and computer skills. A CPM or APM accreditation is preferred, along with knowledge of Alberta tenancy law and a valid Class 5 licence with a reliable vehicle.
3+ YOECandidates need people skills, strong organization, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting. An undergraduate degree in a related field, three to five years of related experience, MS Office skills, and a Class 5 licence with a clean driving abstract are preferred.
2+ YOECandidates need a Christian ministry degree or diploma or equivalent experience, at least 2 years of related work, and agreement with the Chaplains Principle of Practice. They also need strong organizational, communication and Microsoft Office skills, a valid Class 5 licence and a reliable vehicle.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, company vehicle
1+ YOECandidates need at least one year of social-serving or counselling experience, and experience with inner-city or marginalized populations. Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution and multitasking skills are required, along with knowledge of mental illness and addictions.
3+ YOECandidates need an undergraduate degree in a related field such as social work, psychology or public health (preferred), three to five years of related experience, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. A valid Class 5 driver's licence with a clean abstract and a background check are required.
Candidates need food service and meal planning experience, a valid First Aid certification and a valid Food Safety certification. Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills and compassion for people facing poverty, addiction or mental illness are also required.
Food Handler Certificate, Cooking, Interpersonal skills, Food handling, Staff training, First Aid
1+ YOECandidates need at least one year working with a marginalized population, case management and advocacy experience (an asset), strong communication and conflict resolution skills, and intermediate computer skills. A Class 5 licence, a reliable vehicle with $2M liability insurance, and legal authority to work in Canada are also required.
Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, HIFIS, SPDAT Assessment Tool
2+ YOE1+ MgmtCandidates need at least 2 years of frontline experience and 1 year of leadership experience, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills. Experience with mental health issues and addictions, Microsoft Office, and a post-secondary diploma (preferred) are also sought.
Microsoft Office, HMIS, two-way radio, FDARP, FOIP
2+ YOECandidates need at least two years of retail sales or customer service experience, strong communication and leadership skills, and skill at resolving conflict. The Mustard Seed also requires a background check, a signed faith statement agreement, and work authorization in Canada.
Candidates need food service certification or considerable food preparation experience, a valid food safety and First Aid certification, and strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Experience with inner-city poverty issues and a valid driver's licence are strongly preferred.
1+ YOECandidates need one year of experience working with a marginalized population, strong communication and conflict resolution skills, and a passion for ending homelessness in Alberta. Case management experience, a willingness to work within a Christian ministry and legal authorization to work in Canada are also required.
1+ YOECandidates need a diploma or undergraduate degree in a related field and at least 1 year working with marginalized individuals. Strong communication, administrative and computer skills, conflict resolution, and a passion for ending homelessness in Alberta are also required.
1+ YOECandidates need a diploma or undergraduate degree in a related field and at least 1 year working with marginalized people. Strong communication, conflict resolution, administrative and computer skills are required, along with a commitment to ending homelessness in Alberta.