Indigenous Women’s Advocacy Coordinator

Job summary

The coordinator facilitates engagement for Indigenous women by implementing social justice initiatives and cultural programs. They work collaboratively with staff to provide integrated services within an anti-oppression framework.

Job details

Indigenous Women’s Advocacy Coordinator 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 [http://www.dewc.ca]) for details on our mission and mandate as well as programs and services. The Opportunity The Indigenous Women’s Advocacy Coordinator will work with Indigenous women who access the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre facilitating their engagement pursuing the recommendations contained within Red Women Rising, Calls for Justice, and Getting to the Roots. She will collaborate with the Indigenous Women’s Programming Coordinator in the planning, development, and implementation of cultural, recreational, social and/or educational programs for Indigenous women that are consistent with the mission and mandate of the DEWC. Reporting directly to the Director, Advocacy for Indigenous Women, the Indigenous Women’s Advocacy Coordinator will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to promote integrated services to women. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework. About You * You have at least 2 years related experience developing and facilitating social justice initiatives, programs, and groups including assessing and evaluating * You will promote and articulate the mission, mandate, philosophy, and values of DEWC. * 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. * You have the ability to work calmly and respectfully within a busy, chaotic, crises driven environment where there are multiple demands and prioritize. * You have efficient organizational and administrative skills including record keeping, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities * You have or will obtain a First Aid Certification and NVCI. 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 * Work Schedule – Week 1: - Tuesday to Saturday (8:30AM – 5:00PM) Week 2: - Tuesday to Friday (9am – 5pm) * Union: BCGEU / Salary $30.22 hr. * Posting closing date: October 6th ,2026 Start Date: ASAP For full job description visit: https://dewc.ca/get-involved/careers/ [https://dewc.ca/get-involved/careers/] For bona fide position requirements Indigenous women only are considered/ Additional languages spoken an asset. **While we thank all applicants for their interests, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**

What you’ll do

The coordinator facilitates engagement for Indigenous women by implementing social justice initiatives and cultural programs. They work collaboratively with staff to provide integrated services within an anti-oppression framework.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least two years of experience in social justice programming and a strong understanding of issues impacting women in the Downtown Eastside. The role requires the ability to work effectively in a crisis-driven environment and maintain professional administrative standards.

Benefits

• Extended health coverage • Dental coverage • Vision care • Prescription medications • Alternative therapies • Employee Assistance Program • Life insurance • Long-term disability • Paid vacation • Paid statutory holidays • Paid sick days • Municipal Pension Plan • Employee loan program • Staff development days

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Social justice advocacy
• Program facilitation
• Trauma-informed care
• Crisis intervention
• Administrative skills
• Record keeping
• Scheduling
• Problem-solving
• Collaboration
• Anti-oppression framework
• Cultural programming
• First Aid
• NVCI
• Planning
• Problem Solving
• Training And Development
• Prioritization
• Advocacy
• Administrative Functions
• Time Off Management
• Record Keeping
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Medical Prescription
• Mental Health
• Loans
• Social Justice
• First Aid Certification
• Trauma Informed Approaches
• Alternative Therapies

Job areas

• Social Services
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Advocacy Coordinator
• Family / School / General Case Manager
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers