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
Grants & Impact Specialist
Full-Time
Temporary
| Vancouver, BC
The Grants & Impact Specialist is responsible for developing, writing, and managing grant proposals, contracts, and reports to sustain and expand DEWC’s funding base. This role ensures compliance with all government and foundation funding agreements, and strengthens DEWC’s ability to measure, communicate, and demonstrate impact to funders and the broader community. Reporting to the Director of Fund Development & Communications, the Specialist works collaboratively with internal teams to gather data, outcomes, and stories that illustrate the transformative work of DEWC. 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 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.
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Director, Advocacy for Indigenous Women
Full-Time
Permanent
| Vancouver, BC
The Director of Advocacy for Indigenous Women will support efforts to advance conditions for Indigenous Women by clearly and consistently positioning the discussion and recommendations identified within
Red Women Rising at the front and center of decision-making both internally to DEWC and externally. The role will have a strong focus on building and maintaining relationships with decision-makers, organizations, and community and DEWC members. Working in collaboration with the Indigenous Women’s Project Coordinator and the leadership team, the Director of Advocacy for Indigenous Women will serve as the primary lead and representative for DEWC in related coalition work; community engagement and serve as an educator on issues impacting Indigenous women, families, and communities.
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Indigenous Women’s Advocacy Coordinator
Full-Time
Permanent
| Vancouver, BC
The Indigenous Women’s Advocacy Coordinator will work with Indigenous women who access the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre facilitating their engagement pursuing the recommendations contained within Red Women Rising, Calls for Justice, and Getting to the Roots. She will collaborate with the Indigenous Women’s Programming Coordinator in the planning, development, and implementation of cultural, recreational, social and/or educational programs for Indigenous women that are consistent with the mission and mandate of the DEWC. Reporting directly to the Director, Advocacy for Indigenous Women, the Indigenous Women’s Advocacy Coordinator 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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Peer Support Worker
Full-Time
Temporary
| 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.
See Full Details & Apply →
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**
