Posted 2 months ago
Community Food Distribution & Transportation Associate
@ The Mustard Seed Street Church
Esquimalt, British Columbia
Overview
The Mustard Seed Street Church is hiring a temporary Community Food Distribution & Transportation Associate for a 4-month seasonal contract. The role sorts and redistributes rescued food at its Food Security Distribution Centre and drives scheduled food rescue routes. Hours are Monday to Friday with various start times, plus occasional Saturday or event coverage.
Responsibilities:
- Receive, sort and process rescued food
- Build daily orders for partner agencies
- Safely drive food rescue routes and deliveries
- Complete pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Load, secure and unload product
Requirements summary:
- Valid BC driver's licence with acceptable abstract
- Forklift and pallet jack certification or willingness to obtain
- Food Safe certification or willingness to obtain
- Warehouse experience preferred
- Microsoft Office and inventory data entry skills
- Vulnerable sector criminal record check
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Schedule | day |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Vehicle, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Forklift certification, Pallet jack certification, Food Safe |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record, vulnerable sector |
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The Mustard Seed Street Church
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Full company description
The Mustard Seed Street Church has been essential in fighting hunger and restoring faith to a large portion of people living in poverty, as well as the working poor, in greater Victoria since 1975. The Church ministries are nearly 100 percent community funded and include Vancouver Island’s largest Food Bank, a Family Center, Hospitality programs, and addictions recovery at Hope Farm Healing Centre as well as more traditional Church services. Our Vision: As followers of Christ, we envision a compassionate community where the cycles of poverty have been broken and lives restored. Our Mission: Our mission is to build community and maintain relationships, providing essential and transformative services to those in need. Our Values: Christianity: knowing that love comes from Christ and redemption is the way of God’s Kingdom, we serve and lead as a response to that love, shared with our neighbours, a love that pervades everything that we do and are. Integrity: knowing that trust is key in all relationships, we act ethically, lead with transparency and are accountable. Collaboration: knowing that we are a part of a system of care for those we serve, we lead and partner with others to achieve our vision, honouring the work of others and bringing our best to those we serve with. Empowerment: knowing that we are capable of transforming our community for the better, we support those we serve in doing their part, invite our staff and volunteers to create solutions, be adaptable and take action while respecting and inviting the capability of everyone. Safety: knowing that we are entrusted with precious lives and for the health and wholeness of those we serve, we commit to prevent the occurrence or risk of injury, danger or loss for all in our community.
- LinkedIn followers
- 212
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 29
- Reported office locations
- 625 Queens Ave, Victoria, BC V8T1L9, CA
- 808 B Viewfield Rd, Victoria, BC v9a 4v1, CA
- 3504 Drinkwater Rd., Duncan, BC v9l 5z2, KH
- Other recorded names
- The Mustard Seed Street Church
- Specialties
- Food Security
- Hospitality
- Family Resources
- Addictions Recovery
- Farming
- Spiritual formation
- Discipleship
- Vocational training
- and Life skills
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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The Mustard Seed Street Church has been essential in fighting hunger and restoring faith to a large portion of people living in poverty, as well as the working poor, in greater Victoria since 1975. The Church ministries are nearly 100 percent community funded and include Vancouver Island’s largest Food Bank, a Family Center, Hospitality programs, and addictions recovery at Hope Farm Healing Centre as well as more…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Religious Institutions |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Victoria, BC |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Specialties | Food SecurityHospitalityFamily ResourcesAddictions RecoveryFarmingSpiritual formationDiscipleshipVocational trainingand Life skills |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
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Title: Community Food Distribution & Transportation Associate
Department: Food Security
Reports To: Transportation & Logistics Supervisor
Organizational Overview
Since 1975 The Mustard Seed Street Church has been essential in fighting hunger and restoring faith to our community in Greater Victoria. Our operations are nearly 100 percent community funded and include Vancouver Island's largest and most accessible Food Bank; daily meals, coffee, and snacks; Hospitality programs; and a Food Security Distribution Centre. We offer church services and community building faith-based programming, as well as pastoral care for those seeking a place to belong and grow spiritually. Through these core programs we assist over 5,000 people each month with the help of more than 50 daily volunteers and many generous financial supporters!
Position Overview
The Community Food Distribution & Transportation Associate is a vital member of the Food Security Team, responsible for supporting the safe, efficient collection, processing, organization, and redistribution of rescued food through The Food Security Distribution Centre. This hybrid role plays a key part in ensuring product flows smoothly from our grocery partners and donors to various distribution streams, including Food Share Network agencies, The MSSC Market, meal programs at our Queens location, and community events and outreach initiatives. The Community Food Distribution & Transportation Associate must demonstrate excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills as they interact with grocery partners, donors, members of the public, staff, and volunteers across multiple locations and departments. Working under the direction of the Food Security Manager and Transportation & Logistics Supervisor, this position is responsible for safe, efficient support for the daily warehouse operations as well as the completion of daily routes. Successful associates have the ability to follow established procedures, communicate effectively, and contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations Support
- Receive, sort, and process rescued food according to organizational food safety standards and distribution priorities.
- Assess incoming donations for quality and determine the appropriate distribution stream.
- Build accurate daily orders for partner agencies while ensuring equitable distribution of available product.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, scales, and other warehouse equipment safely (if applicable)
- Organize inventory to maximize accessibility, food rotation, and workflow.
- Label, stage, and prepare outgoing orders for pickup and delivery.
- Maintain accuracy using scales and inventory systems.
- Monitor cooler, freezer, and dry storage areas to ensure food is stored safely.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse including basic warehouse cleaning of interior and exterior of building, recycling and waste management.
- Assist with unloading food rescue vehicles during high-volume periods.
- Support volunteers and students working in the warehouse.
- Collaborate with the Market, Kitchen, and Transportation teams to meet changing operational priorities.
- Participate in meetings, training, evaluations.
Other duties as required.
Transportation & Food Rescue Support
- Safely operate Mustard Seed vehicles for scheduled food rescue routes and deliveries.
- Complete pre- and post-trip inspections and required documentation.
- Load, secure, transport, and unload product safely.
- Represent The Mustard Seed professionally with donors and partner agencies.
- Report vehicle maintenance concerns and route issues promptly.
- Assist with special deliveries, events, and transportation requests as required.
Key Competencies
- Strong organizational skills
- Safety-focused
- Adaptable and able to prioritize
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving
- Works independently and collaboratively
- Strong work ethic
- Physical ability to stand, walk and lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
Qualifications
- Current BC Driver's License with acceptable driver's abstract.
- Forklift and pallet jack certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Warehouse experience preferred.
- Food Safe certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office and inventory/data entry.
- Acceptable Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance.
Terms of Employment
- Must be willing to sign the staff Code of Conduct
- Must be willing to read, agree and sign the MSSC HR Manual
- This position reports to: Food Security Manager as well as Transportation & Logistics Supervisor
- Term: 4 month Seasonal Support Role (contract)
- Hours: Monday to Friday (various start times), occasional Saturday or event coverage
- The MSSC follows BC Employment Standards
- Must provide an acceptable vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check
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