Work at the YWCA

Under the general supervision of the WorkBC Senior Operation Manager and the Job Developer Lead, the Job Developer is responsible for working closely with youth job seekers (age 16-30) to support them in securing employment and retaining employment and connecting them with employers.  Working with job seekers and their established goals, the Job Developer will ensure that a targeted number of job seekers secure employment per month and will work toward marketing to a targeted number of new employers per month (as directed).

Under the general supervision of the Senior Manager, Employer Relations and Business Development, the Employer Relations Coordinator is responsible for working closely with the Job Development staff across YWCA WorkBC sites to support Clients in achieving their goal of securing employment through connections with employers. Working with Job Development staff, the Coordinator will ensure that a targeted number of job seekers secure employment per month and will work toward strategies and project plans to market services to a targeted number of new employers per month (as directed).

The YWCA, in partnership with the Mothers Matter Centre, is piloting the HIPPY project within the 2nd stage transition houses in the Lower Mainland.

The YWCA HIPPY coordinator reports to the Manager, Transition Housing and is responsible for overseeing, implementing and co-ordinating the HIPPY program.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

YWCA Cause We Care House provides rent geared to income housing for women and their children in the DTES. There is a small communal garden, an outdoor play area suitable for younger children and an amenity room. It is located above the nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona library.  

The Community Development Coordinator for YWCA Cause We Care House will connect tenants with community resources, and support the development of community within the housing site. 

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The Youth Education Programs Coordinator will be part of a team that oversees the Guide to High School program, which supports Grade 7 students as they transition from elementary to high school. The coordinator will support the program by working with community partners to engage and support program volunteers, recruit program participants, facilitate and deliver the program, and coordinate the delivery of programs within schools. The coordinator will be expected to ensure the overall success of the programs at the school sites they are responsible for.

Reporting to the Manager, Youth Education Programs, the Youth Education Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the Grade 7 Youth Education Programs, which supports participants as they transition from elementary to high school. The role includes research, developing community contacts, program evaluation, volunteer management, data management, and other key administrative duties. This role requires excellent organization and attention to detail.

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The YWCA Career Zone is a youth employment center helping youth ages 16 to 30 find employment and plan careers through employment counselling, case management, job search and career planning workshops, active resource centre, short- and long-term training, self-employment planning, employment programs, access to clinical counselling, and community resources. 

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The YWCA Metro Vancouver has 13 housing sites providing safe, affordable housing to single mothers and their children in various locations across Metro Vancouver. The Suite Inspector reports to the Facilities Manager, and is responsible for ensuring the safety of YWCA single mothers housing and transition houses. This includes regular inspections of suites, and monitoring of camera systems.

Salary:  $24.27/hr

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The YWCA Metro Vancouver has 13 housing sites providing safe, affordable housing to women who are single mothers and their children, in various locations across Metro Vancouver. 

The role of the Maintenance Worker is to provide maintenance of the building structures, building systems, landscaping, fixtures, some furniture and to ensure the overall upkeep of our housing communities.

Pay:  $24.31 /hr plus benefits and fitness perks

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Since February 2014 the YWCA Metro Vancouver has been offering the Strive program to assist youth in and from government care to successfully transition to adulthood. The program objective is to enhance participants’ life and employability skills and provide wraparound support services. Strive staff work one-to-one with participants on their individualized action plans which may include securing employment, enrolling in further education or training, finding housing, and other goals related to the transition to adulthood.

The Office Administrator acts as the first point of contact at the WorkBC Center for clients, employers and the general public. In this role, the Office Administrator ensures that clients are directed to the correct stream for WorkBC services. The Office Administrator is also responsible for ensuring that data entries for clients’ information are completed on a regular basis in ICM and necessary trackers. 

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This YWCA position will be working as part of a multi-agency team within the Vancouver NorthEast WorkBC Catchment operated by MOSAIC to connect job seekers with progressive employment, training opportunities and holistic supports.  The successful candidate will be working in delivering case management services for a range of clients in Vancouver NorthEast, representing the mission and values of the YWCA, including newcomer women, vulnerable women, single parents, and survivors of violence.    

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Under the general supervision of the Marketing Manager, the Marketing Intern will be responsible for community outreach, engaging with other youth and community members and developing communications material and content for digital campaigns and social media platforms.

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The Employment Coach is responsible for working closely with WorkBC Clients who need to re-attach or maintain employment in the workforce by assessing service suitability, developing and implementing a Sustainment Plan. The Employment Coach will support Clients secure, and/or maintain employment by connecting them with employers, monitoring their progress, and providing job coaching services.

Benefits: Paid time off, defined benefit pension plan and health benefits including extended health and dental, Health & Fitness Centre Membership and more

The Member Services Representative is the first point of contact for the YWCA Health and Fitness Centre.  If you have a passion for Customer Service, a commitment to Health and Fitness and a dedication to the Team Environment, we are interested in you.

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The YWCA Single Mothers’ Support Services is looking for experienced and caring individuals to provide child minding services for our weekly single mothers’ support group meetings.

This position will be suitable for students in ECE programs or those interested in gaining work experience with children. Shifts are generally 2.5h long, with the possibility to pick up occasional other shifts if interested.

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This position is responsible for providing child care under supervision in addition to the responsibilities listed below.

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for providing child care under supervision in addition to the responsibilities listed below.

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We are looking for individuals who are customer service oriented, and have a demonstrated track record for implementing aquatic procedures & policies and standards.

Pay: $23.14-$24.14 per hour

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YWCA Metro Vancouver is currently looking for casual on-call Early Childhood Educators and Early Childhood Educator Assistants to work in childcare centres operated by YWCA Metro Vancouver in the Vancouver area. The Early Childhood Educators and Early Childhood Educator Assistants will be responsible for providing child care under supervision in addition to the responsibilities listed below.

Wages: $18.50/hour for unqualified (ECEA/ Responsible Adults)
              $19. 79 + Wage Enhancement (if qualified)  per hour for qualified ECE