Executive Assistant

Job summary

The Executive Assistant provides administrative support to the Director of Specialized Services and Programs and the Director of Direct Services. They work collaboratively with staff to ensure the delivery of services to women within a feminist and anti-oppression framework.

Job details

Executive Assistant 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 Executive Assistant will provide administrative support to the Director, Specialized Services and Programs and Director, Direct Services as well as the other housing and specialized services staff of the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre. The Executive Assistant will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to ensure services to women. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework. About You * 3+ years experience in an similar Administration role * Demonstrated administrative skills, including report writing * Efficient organizational skills including record keeping, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities * Strong computer and IT skills including Office365, Salesforce, Word, Excel, and QuickBooks * Must have a strong working knowledge and analysis of the issues impacting women in the downtown eastside, Candidate must work from strong feminist analysis and within an anti-oppression framework * Excellent communication skills required, including the ability to work in a respectful and cooperative manner with co-workers, and centre members * Ability to work within a chaotic environment and with a diverse community of women * Hourly position that requires some work outside of normal business hours to undertake position responsibilities, meet deadlines, and ensure delivery of high-quality programs and services. 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; 12 paid statutory holidays; 12 paid sick days annually. Access time off to handle family or personal situations. For 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; DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions. POSITION DETAILS: * Permanent, full-time, 9 day fortnight schedule * Excluded position: $31.69 - $34.97 per hour based on expierence * Application Closing Date: November 11th 2026 / Start Date: ASAP For full job description visit: www.dewc.ca/career [http://www.dewc.ca/career] 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**

What you’ll do

The Executive Assistant provides administrative support to the Director of Specialized Services and Programs and the Director of Direct Services. They work collaboratively with staff to ensure the delivery of services to women within a feminist and anti-oppression framework.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in a similar administrative role and strong proficiency in Office365, Salesforce, and QuickBooks. A deep understanding of issues impacting women in the Downtown Eastside and the ability to work in a chaotic environment are essential.

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

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Administrative Support · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Salesforce · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Administrative support
• Report writing
• Organizational skills
• Record keeping
• Scheduling
• Problem-solving
• Office365
• Salesforce
• Word
• Excel
• QuickBooks
• Communication skills
• Feminist analysis
• Anti-oppression framework
• Report Writing
• Administrative Support
• Microsoft 365
• Record Keeping
• Organizational Skills
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Time Off Management
• Administrative Functions
• Microsoft Excel
• Alternative Therapies
• Communication
• Training And Development
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Problem Solving
• Loans
• Medical Prescription
• QuickBooks (Accounting Software)

Job areas

• Social Services
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership
• Executive Assistant
• Administrative and Executive Secretaries
• Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants