Fundraising & Communications Specialist

About DEWC 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 1000 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them. See website (www.dewc.ca) for details on our mission and mandate as well as programs and services. The Opportunity The Accounting & Payroll Specialist works closely with the Director, Finance and the Manager, Finance as well as other department managers, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of DEWC accounting and financial systems and processes. This role is responsible for completing day-to-day bookkeeping responsibilities, account reconciliations, reporting, and process improvement. Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the Accounting & Payroll Specialist will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to support smooth and accurate operations. She will work from a feminist perspective and with an anti-oppression framework. About You 2+ years full-cycle accounting/payroll experience preferably in a non-for-profit charitable organization in Canada and/or unionized environment An accounting/payroll diploma/degree (or equivalent combination of education and/or experience). Must possess strong organizational and analytical skills. Must have excellent oral and written communication abilities. Strong computer skills including in Excel. Knowledge of ADP Payroll Processing System will be an asset Requires some work outside of normal schedule to undertake position responsibilities, meet deadlines, and ensure delivery of high-quality programs and services. Must have a strong working knowledge of the issues impacting women in the dtes, including gender-based violence, mental health, housing and substance use Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team 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; 12 paid sick days annually; 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. Other perks: Compressed work schedule; employee loan program; regular staff development days; and DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions. POSITION DETAILS: Permanent, full-time, 9 day fortnight schedule Excluded Position: Salary Range: $70,967 to $79,155.50/per annum based on experience Posting closing date: August 9th , 2026 /Start Date: ASAP For full job description visit: https://dewc.ca/get-involved/careers/ Indigenous women and women of colour are strongly encouraged to apply Additional languages spoken an asset. **While we thank all applicants for their interests, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**

The role is responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping, account reconciliations, and financial reporting to ensure the integrity of accounting systems. The specialist works closely with finance leadership to support smooth operations within a feminist and anti-oppression framework.

Candidates need 2+ years of full-cycle accounting and payroll experience, preferably in a Canadian non-profit or unionized environment. An accounting or payroll diploma/degree and proficiency in Excel are required.

• Extended health & dental coverage • Vision care • Prescription medications • Alternative therapies • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Life insurance • Long-term disability • Paid vacation • Paid statutory holidays • Paid sick days • Municipal Pension Plan with matching contribution • Compressed work schedule • Employee loan program • Staff development days

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• Full-cycle accounting
• Payroll processing
• Account reconciliation
• Financial reporting
• Excel
• ADP Payroll
• Bookkeeping
• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Anti-oppression framework
• Feminist perspective

• Finance & Accounting
• Social Services
• Administrative

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 23, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level

Application method

Direct apply is available