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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

Payroll Specialist

Reporting to the Payroll & Benefits Manager, The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing bi-weekly timecards for approximately 500 employees on ADP WFN system and will assist the Payroll Manager with all aspects of Payroll & Benefits. This role works closely with the Human Resources and Finance teams and has a good knowledge of computerized Payroll and HR systems.   

Status
Permanent Full Time
Location

This position will work in a hybrid capacity, both remote and onsite at the YWCA Program Centre, 535 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC

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Job Developer/Career Advisor, Off the Leash Program for Youth

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. 

Status
Grant Full Time (35 hours per week). Contract ending March 2025
Location

Career Zone, 1256 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC.

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Housing Services Clerk, Assets

The Assets Clerk ensures seamless processing of repair request and preventative maintenance for YWCA Metro Vancouver housing sites.  The Assets Clerk assists with Move in and Move Out Inspections, when needed.  The Assets Clerk understands the impact of this position to other business functions that depend on their accuracy and efficiency. Maintaining positive relations with both tenants, residents and vendors is an essential function for this position. 

Status
Term Full Time for 3 months (35 hours per week) Monday to Friday, and on-call 4 days per week, with every other Friday off in lieu
Location

1975 E 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC May be assigned to other sites in Metro Vancouver as needed.

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Vice President, Finance 

Leads the development of financial and business strategies to support the operations of the organization in the fulfilment of its vision and mission. The VP Finance provides leadership to the Finance team and will ensure the effective management of accounting, operational and capital budgeting, regulatory and compliance reporting, cashflow management, investment management and certain legal aspects of the organization.

Status
Regular Full Time
Location

This position will work in a hybrid capacity, both remote and onsite at the YWCA Program Centre, 535 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC

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Member Services Representative

The Member Services Representative is the first point of contact for the YWCA Health + Fitness Centre.  If you believe in a high standard of customer care and thrive in a dynamic environment, if you are passionate about health and fitness and thrive in a team environment, we are interested in you. 

What you’ll be doing: 

Status
Regular Full Time (35 hours). Sunday to Thursday within facility operating hours of 5:15 am to 10:00 pm
Location

535 Hornby Street, Vancouver

Posting Period
Open until filled

Maintenance Worker

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. 

Status
Regular Part time (17.5 hours per week), schedule to be determined with successful applicant
Location

YWCA Housing Department, Metro Vancouver

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Career and Mentorship Advisor, Tech Connect Program for Racialized Newcomer Women

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:

Status
Grant Full Time Status, 35 hours per week (In-person Service Delivery) - Two positions
Location

Tri-Cities

Posting Period
Open until filled

Program Coordinator, PowerUp

YWCA’s PowerUP small business training programs support new and existing women entrepreneurs with one-on-one coaching, self-employment exploration, business plan training and digital adoption. 

Status
Grant Position until March 31, 2025. Part Time, 17.5 hours a week, occasional evenings and weekends may be required
Location

Virtual and in person service delivery across Metro Vancouver; YWCA Program Centre, 535 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC

Posting Period
Open until filled

Career Advisor, YWCA Believe Program

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 virtually. The role also connects with employers and organizations across industries to engage them in the program as mentors, guest speakers, and connection-building with program clients and identify job opportunities for clients as required.    

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

535 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC; virtual service delivery as required

Posting Period
Open until filled

Career Advisor, Aspire Program

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. The role also connects with employers and organizations across industries to engage them in the program as mentors, guest speakers and connection-building with program clients and identify job opportunities for clients as required. 

What you’ll be doing: 

Status
Grant Full-Time (35 hours / week) until Mar 31, 2025 [Subject to pending funding]
Location

YWCA Cause We Care House, 720 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1R5

Posting Period
Open until filled

Career Advisor, Casual Floater, Employment and Training Services

What you’ll be doing: 

Status
Casual, on call as required
Location

Metro Vancouver, virtual and in-person service delivery at YWCA offices and employment centres, and opportunities to work from home.

Posting Period
Open until filled

Office Administrator, WorkBC Midtown West

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 the Integrated Case Management system. 

 

Status
Grant Full-Time, 35 hours per week (end date March 31, 2027)
Location

WorkBC Midtown West 

Posting Period
Open until filled

Laundry Worker

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.

Pay rate: $22.89 per hour

What you’ll be doing:

Status
Graveyard Laundry Casual Summer
Location

YWCA Hotel/Residence, 733 Beatty Street, Vancouver

Posting Period
Open until filled

Career Advisor – Afghan Women’s Employment

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. The role also connects with employers and organizations across industries to engage them in the program as mentors, guest speakers and connection-building with program clients and identify job opportunities for clients as required.   

What you’ll be doing:

Status
Grant Full-Time (35 hours / week) until December 2023 (possibility of extension)
Location

Tri-Cities region

Posting Period
Open until filled

Lifeguard

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:

Status
Casual
Location

YWCA Health + Fitness Centre, 535 Hornby Street, Vancouver

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.

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

Status
Casual
Location

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

Posting Period
Open until filled