Careers

Careers

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

Admin Office Location

Director, Direct Services

Full-Time Permanent | Vancouver, BC

The Director, Direct Services is responsible for the strategic planning and overall management and supervision of the shelter, drop-in and food security (kitchen) programs including supervision of the program managers, developing and managing the program budgets, developing and implementing policies and procedures, managing relationships with funders and donors and ensuring all services provided align with DEWC mission and philosophy. This position requires a true strategic partner who is collaborative and capable of building consensus and commitment toward shared outcomes. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, DEWC, the Director will work closely with the DEWC leadership team to ensure the success of DEWC and her strategic objectives.  She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.

Director, Fund Development & Communications

Full-Time Permanent | Vancouver, BC

The Director, Fund Development & Communications is responsible for the development, management, and implementation of DEWC’s fundraising, donor relations, grants, and communications plan. The director will develop, implement, and oversee a multi-year fundraising plan including major gifts, annual appeal, planned giving and special events. Managing the Fund Development team, this position requires a true strategic partner who is collaborative and capable of building consensus and commitment toward shared outcomes. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, DEWC the Director works closely with the board and DEWC leadership team to ensure the success of DEWC strategic objectives. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.

Office & IT Coordinator

Full-Time Permanent | Vancouver, BC

The Office & IT Coordinator supports seamless administrative, technological, and operational functions across DEWC. This role facilitates the implementation and maintenance of IT systems, office infrastructure, and staff support, enabling DEWC to deliver critical services efficiently. The position requires a blend of technical expertise and administrative skills. Reporting to the Manager, Facilities & Operation, the Office & IT Coordinator will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to support services to women. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.

Fundraising & Communications Specialist

Full-Time Permanent | Vancouver, BC

The Fundraising & Communications Specialist will work with the Fund Development Team to develop and carry out DEWC fund development strategy. She will ensure fundraising strategies pursue opportunities to support the services, programs and project work and reflect the mission and statement of principles of society. Reporting directly to the Director, Fund Development & Communications, the Fundraising & Communications Specialist will work closely with the Fundraiser Committee to lay the groundwork for improved fundraising and marketing of DEWC. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.

Accounting & Payroll Specialist

Full-Time Permanent | Vancouver, BC

The Accounting & Payroll Specialist works closely with the Director, Finance and the Manager, Finance as well as other department managers, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of DEWC accounting and financial systems and processes. This role is responsible for completing day-to-day bookkeeping responsibilities, account reconciliations, reporting, and process improvement. Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the Accounting & Payroll Specialist will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to support smooth and accurate operations. She will work from a feminist perspective and with an anti-oppression framework.

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.

Kitchen Trainer

Full-Time Temporary | 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.

Peer Support Supervisor

Full-Time Permanent | Vancouver, BC

The Peer Support Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the Shelter Program through effective planning, coordinating, scheduling, supervising, and directing Peer Support employees. She will ensure services meet the contract requirements as well as the philosophy, mission and mandate of DEWC. Under the direction of the Shelter Manager, the Supervisor is responsible for a range of human resources matters including acting in the absence of the Manager handling emergent and routine issues. The Peer Support Supervisor will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to promote principles of peer support and integrated services to women. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.

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

Skills Development & Programming Coordinator

Full-Time Temporary | Vancouver, BC

The Skills Development and Programming Coordinator is responsible for volunteers, peers and programming within the DEWC shelters. She recruits, orientates, and schedules volunteers and peers as well as facilitates cultural, social, recreational, and educational programs and activities for the shelter members. Reporting directly to the Manager, Cultural & Skills Development Programs, the Coordinator 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.

Housing Outreach Worker

Full-Time Permanent | Vancouver, BC

Reporting directly to the Specialized Services Manager, the Housing Outreach Worker will provide outreach services to women who live in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, supporting them in establishing and maintaining appropriate safe housing. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.

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**