YWCA Employment
About the YWCA

Work at the YWCA

If you share our passion for advancing gender equity and want to work for a supportive, dedicated organization, while supporting women and families across Metro Vancouver, explore career opportunities with us. 

YWCA Metro Vancouver operates on the ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. YWCA Metro Vancouver also acknowledges the unceded territories of Semiahmoo and the Stó:lō peoples, including the Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwikwetlem and Qayqayt Nations, as well as the treaty lands of the Tsawwassen Nation.

As an equity-seeking organization, the YWCA Metro Vancouver values its diverse workplace and is committed to fostering a community of inclusion and belonging. Increasing representation within our organization's workforce composition is a priority and we have taken significant and meaningful steps towards achieving this goal. Women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities and people from other marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

 


 

Current Postings

Laundry Worker, YWCA Hotel

Women and families in crisis receive assistance with temporary emergency housing, along with individuals requiring short- and medium-term lodging.   

The primary purpose of this position is to supply the hotel with clean linen. You will be reporting to the Housekeeping Manager. 

Status
Casual – Available for all shifts: AM, Mid-shift, PM, and Graveyard
Location

YWCA Hotel/Residence, 733 Beatty Street, Vancouver

Posting Period
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Facilitator/Resource Advisor (2 days/week)

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.   

Status
Grant Part-time position – 14 hours a week (2 days a week), until March 31, 2027 (possibility of extension)
Location

YWCA Career Zone Youth Employment Centre, 2nd floor, 1256 Granville Street , Vancouver, BC

Posting Period
Open until filled

Office Administrator, Career Zone

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative coordination of the Career Zone Youth Employment Services Centre. 

What you’ll be doing: 

Status
Grant Full-Time, 35 hours per week
Location

Career Zone Youth Employment Centre- Downtown Vancouver. Candidates must be able to work on site.

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Career Advisor, Afghan Women’s Employment Program

YWCA Metro Vancouver’s Afghan Women’s Employment program is tailored to support Afghan Refugee self-identified women in building their careers in BC. This project is an employment and skills-building program for self-identified Afghan women.  

Status
Grant Full-Time (35 hours/week) until Mar 31, 2025 (subject to funding)
Location

In-person Tri-Cities

Posting Period
Open until filled

Case Manager, WorkBC Richmond

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

Status
Temporary Part-Time – 3 days/week (From May till Dec 2024)
Location

Richmond WorkBC Catchment

Posting Period
Open until filled

Coordinator, Tech Connect

YWCA Metro Vancouver’s Tech Connect is a new program that will deliver employment services to Racialized Newcomer Women searching for work in the information technology (IT) Tech Sector Tech sector.

Status
Grant Full-Time (35 hours/week) until Aug 31, 2024, with a possibility of extension to Mar 31,2025
Location

In-person - Vancouver and Tri-cities

Posting Period
Open until filled

Manager, Career Paths

The YWCA Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants program (CPSI) is a funded initiative (Ministry of Municipal Affairs (MUNI) and IRCC) to support newcomers to Canada who live in North Vancouver, West Vancouver and the Coast; and have international credentials, training and skills from outside of Canada. YWCA Career Paths participants will work one-to-one with knowledgeable career coaches to gain valuable resources needed to assist them in launching their careers in Canada.

Status
Grant Full-Time (35 hours/week) until March 31st, 2025, with a possibility of extension
Location

In-person - North Vancouver

Posting Period
Open until filled

Manager, Tech Connect

YWCA Metro Vancouver’s Tech Connect is a new program that will deliver employment services to Racialized Newcomer Women searching for work in the information technology (IT) Tech Sector Tech sector.

Status
Grant Full-Time (35 hours/week) until March 31st, 2025
Location

In-person - Vancouver and Tri-cities

Posting Period
Open until filled

Survive to Thrive Survivor of Violence (SOV) Career Advisor

Program Overview

YWCA Survive to Thrive is funded by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills (MPSFS) to provide specialized employment services for survivors of violence and/or abuse in both group workshop and individualized coaching formats serving Burquitlam and the rest of Metro Vancouver.

What you’ll be doing:

Status
Term Full Time – 35 hours/week – 18 months Maternity Leave
Location

Burquitlam Office – providing both virtual and in-person service in office

Posting Period
Open until filled

Career Advisor, Aspire

The Career Advisor role works directly with clients in one-on-one and group-based environments, providing guidance and skills-building support in person and virtual. One of the position's key responsibilities is connecting with employers and organizations across industries to identify job opportunities for clients, create job placements for the program participants, engage them as mentors and guest speakers, and help program clients build their professional network.    

Status
Grant Full-Time (35 hours/week) until Mar 31, 2025 (subject to funding)
Location

Vancouver, BC

Posting Period
Open until filled

Job Developer, Health Connect

The YWCA Metro Vancouver in partnership with YWCA Toronto have launched the Health Connect program to support newcomers and refugees self-identified as women who are internationally educated health professionals (IEHP) in British Columbia (BC) and Ontario (ON).  

Status
Grant Full Time – 35 hours/week –until Jan 7th 2028
Location

In person at a few locations in Metro Vancouver

Posting Period
Open until filled

Office Administrator, Health Connect

The YWCA Metro Vancouver in partnership with YWCA Toronto have launched the Health Connect program to support newcomers and refugees self-identified as women who are internationally educated health professionals (IEHP) in British Columbia (BC) and Ontario (ON).

Status
Grant Full Time – 35 hours/week –until Jan 7th 2028
Location

In person at a few locations in Metro Vancouver

Posting Period
Open until filled

Career Advisor (Navigator Role), Health Connect

The YWCA Metro Vancouver in partnership with YWCA Toronto have launched the Health Connect program to support newcomers and refugees self-identified as women who are internationally educated health professionals (IEHP) in British Columbia (BC) and Ontario (ON).

Status
Grant Full Time – 35 hours/week –until Jan 7th 2028
Location

In person at a few locations in Metro Vancouver

Posting Period
Open until filled

Career Advisor, Survive to Thrive

YWCA Survive to Thrive is funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training to provide specialized employment services for survivors of violence and/or abuse in both group workshop and individualized coaching formats serving Burquitlam and the rest of Metro Vancouver. 

What you’ll be doing: 

Status
Grant Full Time – 35 hours/week – until March 31, 2026 with Potential for Extension
Location

Burquitlam Office - Note*Providing both virtual and in-person service in office.

Posting Period
Open until filled

Aboriginal Infant Development Consultant/Regional Aboriginal Infant Development Advisor (A/IDP)

YWCA Crabtree Corner houses many programs and services under one roof, to help marginalized women and families living in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside be healthier, safer, less isolated and empowered to make positive choices. 

What you’ll be doing: 

Status
Term Full-Time until March 27, 2024
Location

YWCA Crabtree Corner, 533 East Hastings Street, 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