Manager, Cultural& Skill Development Programs

Downtown Eastside Women s Centre; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Municipal Pension Plan

Compressed work schedule

Staff development days

Job summary

Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) in Vancouver seeks a Manager, Cultural & Skill Development Programs to oversee the organization’s cultural, educational, recreational, and skills development programs. You will lead operations and HR activities within a feminist, anti-oppression framework and support the Management and Leadership Team to deliver safe, welcoming programming.

The role requires 2+ years in management, experience developing women’s programs, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in a management role supervising staff.
• Experience developing cultural, recreational, and skill development programs for women.
• Knowledge of issues affecting women in DTES, incl. gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, addictions, trauma‑informed care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, develop, and manage cultural, educational, recreational, and skills development programs.
• Lead operations and HR functions in a feminist, anti-oppression framework.
• Collaborate with Management and Leadership Team to ensure safe, welcoming, low‑barrier programming.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program development

Trauma-informed

Organizational skills

Feminist/anti-oppression

Advocacy

Job description

Manager, Cultural& Skill Development Programs

302 Columbia Full Time Permanent Management Vancouver, BC, CA 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $81,954.60 To $94,239.60 Annually

The Opportunity

The Manager, Cultural & Skill Development Programs is responsible to oversee, and develop the cultural, educational, recreational, and skills development programs at DEWC including all aspects of operations and human resources functions. Working in collaboration with the Management and Leadership Team she ensures safe, welcoming, low barrier, and integrated program opportunities that are in compliance with the mission and mandate of DEWC and with funding contracts. Reporting to the Director of Programs, she will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.

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 700 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them.

About You

• You have at least 2 years’ related experience in a management position supervising staff, preferably within a non-profit unionized environment.
• You have at least 2 years’ experience in developing cultural, recreational and skill development programs for women.
• 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 can promote and articulate DEWC mission, mandate, philosophy, and values.
• You have the ability to both work and support staff, within a busy, chaotic, crises driven environment where there are multiple demands and priorities.
• Efficient organizational and administrative skills including record keeping, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities.

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 1 st year, 4 weeks after 1 year; 12 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 - $81,954.6 to $94239.6 based on experience.
• Application Closing Date: November 20th 2026/ Start Date: ASAP

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

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