Careers
Board Member – Volunteer Position
Three-year term to a maximum of two consecutive terms, subject to applicable By-Laws.
Mission Services is seeking volunteer Board members whose skills, experience and community perspectives support effective governance and the organization’s strategic direction. Recruitment priorities may include experience or understanding of homelessness, domestic and intimate partner violence, addictions and mental health, governance, finance, legal, HR, risk, community systems, fund development or other priority areas identified through the Board Skills Matrix.
Violence Against Women’s Services – Safe at Home Program – Program Support Worker
Full-Time, Contract
During the pilot, the Safe at Home Program Support Worker role will provide some case management support throughout a woman’s/individual’s time in the program. The role will also assist in training referral partners, leading targeted recruitment efforts, and supporting the implementation of a concurrent intervention pilot for individuals using violence (IUV).
Please note that this role involves direct work with individuals using violence (IUV), including providing support in both one-on-one and group settings as part of the concurrent intervention pilot.
Apply by September 2, 2026
Community Services and Outreach Department – Willow’s/Emma’s Place – Client Advocate – Nights
Full-Time, Permanent
The Client Advocate will provide feminist, trauma-informed, compassionate, low barrier and innovative supports. Client Advocates will assist women, transgender and non-binary individuals whom predominantly have high acuity mental health and addictions with meeting their basic needs. This includes access to food, showers, laundry facilities and a safe place to rest. The Client Advocate will support individual goals and plans including making referrals to appropriate community agencies/supports. The Client Advocate will assess the safety of the individuals they support and work with them to create personal safety plans as required. The Client Advocate will also provide support with developing coping strategies and education on harm reductions strategies and any other self-identified goals. The Client Advocate will prevent, manage and defuse any behavioural issues that may arise in the space, and encourage a caring, healthy, safe and positive work environment for both peers and service users.
Apply by August 25, 2026
Food Services – Cook
Full-Time, Permanent
The Cook will prepare food and assist in food preparation for Mission Services’ sites. This position will require
a working knowledge, and a range of skills pertaining to, working within Health and Safety guidelines and
proper food handling techniques. The Cook will have valid Food Handler’s Certification and the ability to work
a flexible schedule of day, afternoon and weekend shifts, as required to meet the needs of the programs.
Violence Against Women’s Services – Inasmuch House – Residential Client Advocate
Relief
Position Summary:
The relief Residential Client Advocate will work from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, trauma informed, and intersectional feminist framework and uses a client centered approach to support women-identified individuals and their dependents who are experiencing abuse and/or homelessness while offering a safe space for individuals to reside during this process. The Residential Client Advocate will provide service from a client-centered approach, respecting each woman’s self-determination and personal decision-making.
Food Services – Cook
Part-Time, Permanent
Position Summary:
The Cook will prepare food and assist in food preparation for Mission Services’ sites. This position will require
a working knowledge, and a range of skills pertaining to, working within Health and Safety guidelines and
proper food handling techniques. The Cook will have valid Food Handler’s Certification and the ability to work
a flexible schedule of day, afternoon and weekend shifts, as required to meet the needs of the programs.
Community Services and Outreach – Willow’s/Emma’s Place – Client Advocate
Part-Time, Permanent (3 Positions)
Position Summary:
The Client Advocate will provide feminist, trauma-informed, compassionate, low barrier and innovative supports. Client Advocates will assist women, transgender and non-binary individuals whom predominantly have high acuity mental health and addictions, with meeting their basic needs. This includes access to food, showers, laundry facilities and a safe place to rest. The Client Advocate will support individual goals and plans including making referrals to appropriate community agencies/supports. The Client Advocate will assess the safety of the individuals they support and work with them to create personal safety plans as required. The Client Advocate will also provide support with developing coping strategies and education on harm reductions strategies and any other self-identified goals. The Client Advocate will prevent, manage and defuse any behavioural issues that may arise in the space, and encourage a caring, healthy, safe and positive work environment for both peers and service users.