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
If you are experiencing any difficulties submitting your application, please reach out to us at careers@dewc.ca and we will be happy to assist you.
Admin Office Location
Executive Administrator
Full-Time
Permanent
| Vancouver, BC
The Executive Administrator manages the efficient administration of the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre, including the office of the Executive Director and Board of Directors. The position facilitates the flow of information, prepares correspondence and reports, coordinates department events, and manages calendars, acting as administrative liaison with other DEWC dept. and contacts. She will oversee and support the Administrative Coordinator. This hands-on role is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day administrative matters relating to the Executive Director and Board of Directors. She will be an active member of the leadership team, reporting directly to the Executive Director and working closely with the Board of Directors.
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Executive Assistant
Full-Time
Permanent
| Vancouver, BC
The Executive Assistant will provide administrative support to the Director, Specialized Services and Programs and Director, Direct Services as well as the other housing and specialized services staff of the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre. The Executive Assistant will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to ensure services to women. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.
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Drop-in Centre / Shelter Location
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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Peer Support Worker
Casual
Relief
| Vancouver, BC
The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) exists to support and empower women and children, living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centers and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 1000 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them. See website (
www.dewc.ca) for details on our mission and mandate as well as programs and services.
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Peer Support Worker
Part-Time
Permanent
| 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 Manager
Full-Time
Permanent
| Vancouver, BC
The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing DEWC kitchen services for all sites and programs, effectively planning, coordinating, scheduling, managing, 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. Reporting directly to the Director of Direct Services, the Kitchen Manager will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to ensure 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 operates two drop-in centres and three shelters in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, providing a wide range of essential services and supports to women and children in the community. 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**
