Work at the YWCA

YWCA Metro Vancouver is seeking an Outreach Worker for the Seeds of Independence Program to provide service to women who have experienced violence from an intimate partner, and who require longer-term support to rebuild safe, nurturing and supportive lives for themselves and their families.

What you’ll be doing:

Off the Leash is a free program for youth ages 15-30 who are interested in a career in the pet care industry. The program operates in cycles of 12 weeks with participants obtaining employment readiness, certificates and training applicable to the pet care industry during the first six weeks of programming. During the last 6 weeks of the program, participants will be placed in a work experience to obtain hands-on knowledge.

The program is funded by the Province of British Columbia Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills (MAEST).

Under the supervision of the Administrative Coordinator of Employment and Training Services, the Office Administrator performs administrative support duties to support programs across the department of Employment and Training Services. In addition to administrative support, this role will provide reception services at the YWCA Metro Vancouver Program Centre at 535 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Administrative Coordinator of Employment and Training Services, the Office Administrator performs administrative support duties to support programs across the department of Employment and Training Services. In addition to administrative support, this role will provide reception services at the YWCA Cause We Care House, Vancouver, BC.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Case Manager Coordinator of the WorkBC Centre, the Career Advisor/Case Manager is responsible for working closely with job seekers to assess service suitability, develop, and implement an Employment Action Plan. The Career Advisor/Case Manager will support Clients with achieving their employment goals by referring them to WorkBC interventions such as, Skills Training, Short term Skills Training, Employment Workshops, Self-Employment, Job Development, Wage Subsidy, etc.

YWCA Metro Vancouver’s Tech Connect is a program that delivers employment services to racialized newcomer women searching for work in the information technology (IT) sector. Tech Connect includes the following components: facilitation of workshops, recruiting employer contacts from the tech sector; hosting alumnae engagement activities.

Career Advisor Responsibilities:

YWCA Metro Vancouver’s Manufacturing Skills for Success (MSFS) program provides employment services for racialized youth, women and newcomers in British Columbia wanting to start a career in manufacturing. MSFS offers program participants entry-level manufacturing skills, skills for success and job readiness training to create sustainable employment supporting Canada’s economic development. The career advisor will closely work with each participant to help them enter the labour market. The Career Advisor will work under the general supervision of the MSFS Program Manager.

This position will work closely with the Associate Director, Special Events and Events Specialist on all aspects of the Fund Development Department’s special events. The YWCA’s major event is the Women of Distinction Awards and quarterly Inner Circle Events are also planned each year. 

The Case Manager is responsible for working closely with job seekers to develop, support and meet their employment and career goals.  This position works as part of a multi-agency team within the Vancouver South community to connect clients with progressive employment, training opportunities and holistic supports while representing the mission and values of the YWCA.    

Responsibilities: Case Management

Under the general supervision of the Case Manager Coordinator and Senior Operations Manager of the WorkBC Centre, the Case Manager is responsible for working closely with youth job seekers to assess service suitability, develop, and implement an Employment Action Plan. The Case Manager will support Clients with achieving their employment goals by referring them to WorkBC interventions such as, Skills Training, Short Term Skills Training, Employment Workshops, Self-Employment, Job Development, Wage Subsidy, etc.

This position has been reposted because the recent successful candidate has moved into a permanent YWCA role. This term position in Fund Development is responsible for raising Major Gift revenue for YWCA programs and services by securing gifts from current and new individual, corporate and foundation donors.

YWCA Metro Vancouver’s Survive to Thrive program is funded through the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training to provide employment services for survivors of violence and/or abuse.    The structured program has a comprehensive workshop format; essential skills; job development; opportunities for work experience, employer engagement; sustainable employment placement, and job coaching.  The program has expanded to add to the current manager and two-person team to deliver this performance-based employment program, serving Burquitlam and the rest of Metro V

YWCA Metro Vancouver’s Axis program provides employment services for immigrant or newcomer women who are survivors of violence, trauma or abuse. Axis offers participants with supportive, one-to-one pre-employment services in a first language to prepare them to enter into the labour market and build readiness to further employment or training services such as WorkBC. The staff team will be situated in regions across BC (e.g., Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Northern BC, Central Okanagan) and will deliver virtual services across the Province and offer in-person services as appropriate.

YWCA Metro Vancouver’s Axis program provides employment services for immigrant or newcomer women who are survivors of violence, trauma or abuse. Axis offers participants with supportive, one-to-one pre-employment services in a first language to prepare them to enter into the labour market and build readiness to further employment or training services such as WorkBC. The staff team will be situated in regions across BC (e.g., Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Northern BC, Central Okanagan) and will deliver virtual services across the Province and offer in-person services as appropriate.

YWCA Metro Vancouver’s Axis program provides employment services for immigrant or newcomer women who are survivors of violence, trauma or abuse. Axis offers participants with supportive, one-to-one pre-employment services in a first language to prepare them to enter into the labour market and build readiness to further employment or training services such as WorkBC. The staff team will be situated in regions across BC (e.g., Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Northern BC, Central Okanagan) and will deliver virtual services across the Province and offer in-person services as appropriate.

YWCA Crabtree Corner Housing provides shelter and support to women who are pregnant or new mothers and who are in recovery. The YWCA Crabtree Corner Housing Casual Support Worker reports to the Manager, Crabtree Corner Housing.  The position is on-call to cover shifts for workers who are taking time off, or where a second staff member is needed on a shift.  They are responsible for providing emotional support, resources, referrals to residents of Crabtree Corner Housing. 

Responsibilities:

This position assists Building Engineers in maintaining the building systems and Building Service Workers in maintaining the cleaning standards of the facilities (Program Centre).

Responsibilities:

To ensure that all furniture, fixtures, fittings, ceilings, walls, floors, and landscaping areas are in good condition, and to assist Building Engineers in maintaining and operating the DDC and swimming pool systems at the Program Centre

Under the general supervision of the Case Manager Coordinator of the WorkBC Centre, the Case Manager is responsible for working closely with job seekers to assess service suitability, develop, and implement an Employment Action Plan. The Case Manager will support Clients with achieving their employment goals by referring them to WorkBC interventions such as, Skills Training, Short Term Skills Training, Employment Workshops, Self-Employment, Job Development, Wage Subsidy, etc.

As a part of the maintenance team this role is responsible for continued building operations and will include troubleshooting all systems, preventative maintenance and day to day operational duties.  The YWCA Program Centre facilities include; YWCA Fitness Centre, Leslie Diamond Childcare Centre, Meeting Rooms and Administration.  This position will cooperate with all departments to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction. The Building Operator 2 reports to the Facilities Manager. 

Responsibilities:

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. 

Responsibilities:

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.

Building Maintenance:

Under the general supervision of the Operations Managers, the Case Manager Coordinator will supervise, provide direction and work closely with the catchments’ Case Management team.  Support will include assisting case managers in reaching service utilization goals and employment outcomes while ensuring client best practices and funder policy is followed. The coordinator will be the first point of contact in providing supervisory support and coaching to case managers through individual troubleshooting and case conferencing oversight.

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

Responsibilities:

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: $18.78/hour for unqualified (ECEA/ Responsible Adults)
              $20.09 + Wage Enhancement (if qualified)  per hour for qualified ECE