The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre (DEWC) exists to support and empower women and children, living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centers and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 700 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them. See website ( for details on our mission and mandate as well as programs and services.

The Administrative

Coordinator is responsible to provide administrative support to the management and fund development team of the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre (DEWC). She ensures overall effective and effective financial, governance, operations, and office administration systems and support. Reporting directly to the Manager of Administration & Operations, the Administrative Coordinator will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to ensure services to women.

You have demonstrated computer and IT aptitude including Microsoft Word, Excel,



and QuickBooks You have demonstrated administrative skills, including report writing You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the dtes, including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, and addictions with an understanding of trauma-informed care responses.

Healthcare: Extended health & dental coverage* including vision, prescription medications, alternative therapies, EAP, life insurance and long-term disability.

Paid time off: 3 weeks paid vacation in the 1st year, 4 weeks after 1 year; 13 paid statutory holidays; and access to time off to handle family or personal situations.

For your Retirement: Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan* with a matching contribution from DEWC.

Permanent

Full-time, 9 day fortnight schedule Hourly rate $31.69 - $34.97 hour depending on skills and experience Application Closing Date:September 16th , 2026 Start Date: ASAP Indigenous women and women of colour are strongly encouraged to apply / Additional languages spoken an asset.

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