COME AS YOU ARE.

We know each employee has something unique to offer towards our collective goals of advancing gender equity and supporting women, families, youth, and job seekers across the region. If you’re looking for a meaningful career with a supportive, inclusive and dedicated organization driving positive change, we encourage you to apply and help shape a more equitable future. 

A MESSAGE FROM OUR TEAM MEMBERS

What makes the YWCA such a great place to work?

Why pursue a career with the YWCA?
Y work at the Y?

YWCA Metro Vancouver is a registered charity, gender equity advocate and community service provider. We deliver affordable housing, early learning and child care, training and employment services, and a range of holistic programs that help support individual, collective and economic well-being. 

Our employees are passionate about what they do and are leaders in their fields. We employ more than 500 people and serve thousands of people each year.  

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We prioritize our employees’ health, safety and well-being, and offer many learning and growth opportunities.   

Together, we boldly advocate for transformational change and envision a just and equitable world for women, families and allies. 

Learn more about our vision and mission and our story

Work with Purpose

Working at the YWCA means working with a purpose.

YWCA Metro Vancouver harnesses its collective power of employees, program participants, donors, board members, volunteers, government and business partners to advocate for gender equity and deliver community services. We operate using a hub model, integrating housing, child care, training and employment, education pathways and mentorship, programs to heal and rebuild after violence, youth and family programs, legal supports, food programs and more.

Community is at the heart of what we do. 💗

IDEA

As an organization, YWCA Metro Vancouver is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA). We value our diverse workplace and are dedicated to fostering a community of belonging. Increasing representation within our organization's workforce is a priority, and we have taken significant and meaningful steps towards achieving this goal. Women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for career opportunities.  

At the YWCA, three staff equity committees play a significant role in our efforts to embed IDEA principles throughout our organization and daily work. Employees are encouraged to join and participate in events held by the Gender Inclusion, Racial Equity, and the Truth and Reconciliation committees.  

As part of our commitment to these IDEA principles, the YWCA is actively looking inward and examining our own privilege, structures and systems in order to fight racism, colonialism and systems of oppression.  

We respectfully acknowledge that our main office and many of our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and that our work across British Columbia spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations. We also acknowledge the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples who live in our communities. 

Total Rewards

YWCA Metro Vancouver is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package, including compensation, benefits, professional development and work environment.  

We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total compensation package:  

  • Extended medical and dental benefits   
  • A defined benefit pension plan (MPP) 
  • Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions  
  • Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members  
  • A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and well-being, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our staff mentorship program and three equity committees who help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion. 
  • Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre 
  • Discounts at our YWCA Hotel  
  • Priority in YWCA Child Care centres  

 

Current opportunities

Communications and Media Relations Specialist

As the Communications and Media Relations Specialist with YWCA Metro Vancouver, you will play a pivotal role in supporting organizational communications, events and media relations activities. In this hands-on position, you will also work collaboratively with departments and programs to develop marketing communications strategies and materials. Our close-knit team is ambitious, collaborative and emotionally intelligent.

Status
Temporary, full-time (35h/week) - from December 2024 to December 2025, with the possibility to extend for an additional six months
Location

Hybrid

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Case Manager

Under the general supervision of the WorkBC Centre Manager 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. 

What you’ll be doing: 

Status
Grant Full Time - until March 31st, 2027
Location

WorkBC City Centre, Vancouver

Posting Period
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Building Maintenance Worker (Full Time)

The Building Maintenance Worker (BMW) works with/assists the Building Maintenance Operators (BMO) and the Building Maintenance Operator, Lead Hand (BMO Lead) in maintaining the building and ensuring it is in good condition. This position also attends to guest requests pertaining to minor room repairs. 

What you’ll be doing: 

Status
Regular Full Time (40 hours per week)
Location

YWCA Hotel, 733 Beatty Street, Vancouver

Posting Period
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Case Manager

This YWCA position will be working as part of a multi-agency team within the Cloverdale 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 Cloverdale, representing the mission and values of the YWCA, including newcomer women, vulnerable women, single parents, and survivors of violence.   

What you’ll be doing:

Status
Grant Full Time – 35 hours per week (until March 31st 2027)
Location

Cloverdale WorkBC Catchment

Posting Period
Open until filled

Crabtree Corner Manager

YWCA Crabtree Corner operates in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, providing core programs and services for women and their families to improve the quality of their lives.  Using a hub model approach, we provide a range of programs and services including housing for mothers in recovery, childcare and family resources that are participant-centred, trauma-informed and culturally appropriate. 

Status
Regular Full-Time
Location

YWCA Crabtree Corner Community

Posting Period
Open until filled

Request for Proposals: YWCA Archives Research in Support of Truth and Reconciliation

*Please note, this document contains references to residential schools and Indian hospitals.

 

Territorial Acknowledgment

Status
Project timeline: 10-12 months
Location

Vancouver, BC

Posting Period
Open until filled

Early Childhood Educator & Early Childhood Educator Assistant

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.

Status
Casual
Location

The four Child Care Centres operated by YWCA Metro Vancouver in the Vancouver area.

Posting Period
Open until filled