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
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 Manager of Finance.
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Drop-in Centre / Shelter Location
Housing Intake Worker
Full-Time
Temporary
| Vancouver, BC
The Housing Intake Worker is responsible to provide intake, assessment and referrals to women accessing the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre. She will work with women who are at homelessness or at risk of homelessness and who live in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver to assess their eligibility for the Housing Outreach program and support services. She will set up appointments and provide service referrals as appropriate. Reporting directly to the Specialized Services Manager, the Housing Intake Worker 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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Kitchen Supervisor
Full-Time
Permanent
| Vancouver, BC
The Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the Kitchen program through effectively planning, coordinating, scheduling, supervising, and directing the Kitchen program employees. She will ensure that food services meet the funding contract requirements as well as the philosophy, mission and mandate of the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre. The Kitchen Supervisor, under the direction of the Kitchen Manager, is responsible for a range of human resources matters including acting in the absence of the Program Manager handling emergent and routine issues. She will work collaboratively with DEWC staff, and volunteers to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
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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**
