Make a difference. Join a diverse, committed team and help us bring safety to the most vulnerable people in our community.
Benefits of joining the DEWC Team
Healthcare:
Extended health & dental coverage including vision; prescription medications; alternative therapies; EAP; life insurance; and long-term disability.
Paid time off:
3 weeks paid vacation in the 1st year, 4 weeks after 1 year; 13 paid statutory holidays; 12 paid sick days annually; and access to time off to handle family or personal situations.
For your Retirement:
Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution from DEWC.
Other perks:
Compressed work schedule; employee loan program; regular staff development days; and DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions.
Employment Opportunities
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Admin Office Location
Facilities Coordinator
Full-Time
Temporary
| Vancouver, BC
The Facilities Coordinator is responsible for facilitating the daily operational, maintenance, and repair needs of DEWC locations are carried out in a manner consistent with industry best practices ensuring a safe and reliable environment for the delivery of programs and services. Reporting directly to the Manager of Operations and Administration, the Facilities Coordinator will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to ensure smooth operations of DEWC. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.
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Director of Finance
Full-Time
Permanent
| Vancouver, BC
The Director of Finance works closely with the Executive Director managing the organizations financial affairs while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of DEWC accounting and financial processes. The Director of Finance oversees all day-to-day matters relating to DEWC finances, as well as at a strategic level to ensure DEWC meets all accreditation, compliance, ethical, and professional requirements. She will be an active member of the leadership team, reporting directly to the Executive Director and working closely with the Board of Directors and Finance Committee. She will oversee, manage, and support the Bookkeeper.
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Drop-in Centre / Shelter Location
Peer Services Navigator
Full-Time
Permanent
| Vancouver, BC
The Peer Service Navigator will facilitate women’s access to internal and external services and supports. She will work with women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and who live in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. Reporting to the Specialized Services Manager she will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to promote integrated services to women. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.
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Relief Staff Manager
Full-Time
Permanent
| Vancouver, BC
The Manager, Relief Staff is responsible for the supervision, coordination, and support of casual relief staff across DEWC’s Drop-In Centres and Shelters, ensuring consistent, trauma-informed service delivery in alignment with DEWC’s mission. This role also provides critical managerial coverage during absences of permanent Managers (e.g., vacations, leaves) and upholds operational continuity while adhering to the Collective Agreement and DEWC policies. Reporting to the Director of Direct Services, the Relief Manager works collaboratively with staff to maintain a safe, respectful environment and steps in to lead programs as needed. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.
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Specialized Services Manager
Full-Time
Temporary
| Vancouver, BC
The Manager is responsible for specialized services, overseeing the operations and human resources functions. Working in collaboration with the Management Team she ensures safe, welcoming, low barrier, integrated services operating in compliance with the mission and mandate of DEWC. Reporting to the Director of Programs, she will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.
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Cultural Activity Programmer
Full-Time
Permanent
| Vancouver, BC
The Cultural Programmer is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of cultural, recreational, social and/or educational programs that are consistent with the mission and mandate of the DEWC. Her responsibility will include working with DEWC members ensuring relevant programming that maximizes their decision making and participation. Reporting directly to the Manager of Programs, the Cultural Programmer will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to promote integrated services to women. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework
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Ongoing Employment Opportunities
Peer Support Worker
Casual
Relief
| Vancouver, BC
The Peer Support Worker is responsible to support women to secure practical needs and access support services, while managing crisis in the Drop-in and/or Shelter. Promoting principles of peer support she will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to promote integrated services to women and in-centre volunteers. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.
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Kitchen Trainer
Casual
Relief
| Vancouver, BC
The Kitchen Trainer is primarily responsible for providing a nutritious meal within a busy and chaotic drop-in centre and/or emergency night shelter including meal planning and preparation, serving, cleaning and maintenance, customer service skills, stock taking and ordering. She will participate in supporting a relevant training program for community volunteers in all aspects of the kitchen. Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, she will collaborate with other DEWC staff to promote integrated services to women. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.
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Indigenous women and women of colour are strongly encouraged to apply / Additional languages spoken an asset – The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre is a Drop-In Centre and Emergency Night Shelter offering a wide variety of services to a diverse community of women and children living in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. The successful candidate must work from a feminist analysis and within a strong anti-oppression framework.
**While we thank all applicants for their interests, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**
