Community Posted : August 14, 2026 Full-Time Do you have a heart for serving others and a passion for sharing hope in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside? This position involves supporting community members in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side (DTES) through relationship-building, compassionate care, and practical assistance. The role focuses on engaging individuals with dignity and respect, fostering trust, and responding to both immediate and longer-term needs.

Responsibilities include connecting guests to appropriate resources such as housing, clothing, shelter, recovery programs, and other community supports.

The Outreach

Worker may also assist at other UGM locations in Vancouver as operational needs require. This is a Permanent, Full time Position (37.5 hours per week).

Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday (1:30 p.m. – The starting wage range for this position is $26.26 to $28.70 per hour. Demonstrating the love of Christ, UGM feeds hope and changes lives through a faith-based continuum of care. We are a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and have earned the Best Christian Workplace award again in 2021.

We provide competitive salaries, generous vacation and sick leave, an RRSP matching program, as well as the potential for educational assistance and flexible work arrangements. In addition, our extensive benefits plan is fully employer-paid and includes extended dental and medical, as well as $4,500 per year in pooled paramedical expenses. A focus on employee resilience, support for professional development, engagement in meaningful work, and a fun and caring environment are all part of being a member of the UGM team.

Provide support and spiritual guidance to community members, including internal and external referrals. Build robust relationships with community members and encourage them to explore Christianity. Make intentional connections with community members through a visible presence in the DTES.





Monitor the safety of community members accessing our services. Participate in staff meetings, training and spiritual development opportunities to provide support and training within the team. Complete administrative responsibilities (i.e. daily log, reports, stats).

Maintain accurate records, including important information of community members for future reference. Maintain the centre and office space in a clean and presentable condition. Adhere to all UGM published policies, practices and procedures, including Occupational Health and Safety. recommend and assist community members in finding suitable resources.

Complete administrative responsibilities (i.e. time log, stories, reports, stats). Adhere to all UGM published policies, practices and procedures, including Occupational Health and Safety. 2-3 years of related work experience is required. ~ Experience working in a community organization, foundation or ministry. ~ Experience working in a multi‑ethnic and socially diverse community is required.

Experience with Indigenous clients is an asset. ~ Intermediate computer skills (Excel, Word and Outlook) ~ Work is generally performed indoors, with up to 50% of the time spent outdoors in all types of weather. ~ Employees are required to look at a computer screen for up to 10% of the time. Regular environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water. The ability to function independently and frequently under pressure, while managing multiple concurrent tasks, including emergency situations, is an ongoing expectation of this position. ~ Shifts may include day, afternoon, evening, and weekends.

Work on statutory holidays may be required. Moderate overtime may be required. The job requires frequent interaction with the public, some of whom may be upset, abusive, and/or violent. Due to the nature of the job and our commitment to a safe environment, the candidate is subject to a criminal record check and must submit a current Driver’s Abstract. #

📌 Community Outreach Worker, Vancouver (Permanent, Full-Time)
🏢 Union Gospel Mission
📍 Vancouver