EMBERS Vancouver » Staffing, Ventures, and Eastside Works

EMBERS, the Eastside Movement for Business and Economic Renewal Society, is a social enterprise and registered community economic development charity located in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Since 2001, EMBERS has helped thousands of people facing barriers to work lead productive, fulfilling lives by offering economic and employment opportunities – including job placements, training and support. Learn More

EMBERS Staffing Solutions is a social enterprise that helps people get back to work with temporary and transitional jobs, acting as a bridge to full-time employment.

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EMBERS Ventures provides business training and support services to low-income entrepreneurs looking to start a small business or expand an existing one.

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EMBERS Eastside Works helps people in the Downtown Eastside make connections to the world of work, earn income, and improve their livelihoods.

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What's New?

Worker Stays Active with Skilled LabourJun 19, 2018

Girma, EMBERS Staffing Solutions' May Employee of the Month

Girma struggled with finding work after moving to Vancouver. After staying at a shelter and struggling, he's now found meaningful work doing skilled labour with EMBERS Staffing Solutions. Learn more about Girma's story.

Want to make a beautiful, lasting contribution to EMBERS Eastside Works? We are commissioning an artist from the community to produce a mural for a concrete column at our space on 57 E. Hastings St.

Debbie stopped working because of the opioid crisis and played soccer to cope with her pain. See how a chance encounter with EMBERS helped her move forward in her life and career.

What's New?

Worker Stays Active with Skilled LabourJun 19, 2018

EMBERS Eastside Works’ Mural Contest OpensJun 04, 2018

Worker Discovers Her Own Strength Through WorkJun 01, 2018