Why WISH?
Do you feel passionate about working to improve the health, safety and well-being of cis and trans women, Two-Spirit, Non-Binary, and gender diverse street-based sex workers? Do you have a strong understanding of the systemic barriers and oppression that WISH participants face on a daily basis? Do you share WISH’s values of harm reduction, non-judgment, and anti-oppression?
Then come join the team at WISH, the largest organization in Canada supporting street-based sex workers.
“It’s easy to see how our work impacts the folks who rely on WISH – it sounds cliché but the work that we do really matters, and we make a difference. I don’t think I’ve ever worked with such a dedicated, hard-working, and diverse group of colleagues.”
WISH Staff
Who We Are
For more than 40 years, WISH has been an essential point of contact for street-based sex workers. WISH participants continue to face significant discrimination and are unjustly impacted by the criminalization of sex work. In response, provides non-judgmental support and programs that are informed and directed by the needs of participants.
Our Mission
To improve the health, safety and well-being of women who are involved in Vancouver’s street-based sex trade
Our Vision
Every woman should have access to opportunities to make free, healthy and positive choices
Our Values
Acceptance, Caring, Dignity and Respect
Diversity & Inclusion
At WISH, we take our commitment to diversity and inclusion very seriously. To honour this commitment, we strongly encourage women with lived expertise in sex work, Indigenous women, Black women, women of colour, trans women, and members of other equity-seeking groups to apply. Our offices are wheelchair accessible, and people of diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to [E-Address: careers | wishdropincentre]
Job Openings
Frontline / Case Management
MAP Van Support Worker (Casual)
MAP Van Drivers and Support Workers provide mobile outreach services and supports to women and gender diverse sex workers throughout Vancouver. See full details →
Program Management
No current openings.
Organizational Support
No current openings.
Senior Leadership
Senior Manager, Direct Services
Provide structured 1:1 coaching for Managers, helping them grow further as confident, capable, people-leaders. See full details →
Volunteer Positions
Board of Directors Recruitment
WISH is currently seeking to fill several vacancies on our volunteer Board of Directors, Join a team that centres a strong intersectional feminist, anti-racist and anti-oppression lens, with a voice that is trauma-informed. See full details →Board of Directors – Co-Chair
The Board Co-Chair provides Board Leadership and collaborative support to WISH’s Executive Director. See full details →Board of Directors – Treasurer
The Board Treasurer provides strategic advice, leadership with external auditing, and fiscal oversight. See full details →