Looking for a great place to work? A place where social-profit culture means empowerment, teamwork, and a passion for helping others? Then think Watari.
Why Work For Watari?
- For over 34 years, Watari has been a positive voice in creating positive change in the community
- We have a safe, supportive, and diverse work environment
- There are full-time and part-time opportunities with flexible schedules
- We offer salaried positions
- Health benefits, paid sick days, and paid care days for full-time employees
- We are committed to team building
- Watari is an equal opportunity employer, that encourages visible minorities, and people of Indigenous ancestry to apply
And So Much More!

Interested in a career with us? Check out the current opportunities below!
Downtown Eastside (DTES) Community Kitchens (DECK) Coordinator
20 hours per week.
Internal-External Posting
Watari Counselling and Support Services in partnership with the SRO Collaborative, WePress, DUDES Club, Ray-Cam Cooperative Centre, DTES Neighbourhood House and Our Place, is seeking an energetic, community-minded individual to coordinate and strengthen food sovereignty initiatives.
This position requires the ability to communicate with a wide range of people about community food organizing in the DTES and Eastside on xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlili̓lw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) lands.
Requirements:
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Ability to convene community meetings, support fundraising, and develop and maintain relationships through outreach and communications to coordinate emergency efforts and responses around food sustainability;
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Ability to work independently, on weekends and evenings when necessary, and collaboratively with a wide range of people and organizations working with food;
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Work in relationship with local Indigenous communities; take direct guidance from staff Elders and Knowledge Carriers in your work;
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Knowledge of the issues facing residents of the DTES and Eastside;
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Competence with computers: Microsoft, Adobe (Mac and PC);
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Ability to produce timely written reports;
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Driver’s License is an asset; and
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Successful criminal record check.
This position requires a person who can provide honest, respectful care, and develop trusting alliances with marginalized communities to provide dignified and respectful access to food within a harm reduction framework. If you have the above-named skills and abilities, please forward your resume to:
Ingrid Mendez, Executive Director – ingrid@watari.ca
Closing date: June 30, 2021
Watari is an equal opportunity employer and encourages visible minorities and people of Indigenous Ancestry to apply
Thank-you to all applicants in advance, only those who are short-listed will be contacted
Unfortunately, there are no more openings at this time. Please check back again soon!