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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EMBERS’ 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Brings Out The ProsJun 10, 2019

This year, attendees can expect to swing alongside some pros. Joining us on the field is Amanda Robertson, with many top-5 finishes and several top-10 finishes in her professional career. Attendees can also expect to look for Jesse Pettersen on a Par 5 hole.

It’s Bruce’s resilience, punctuality and accountability with both the team at EMBERS and his employers that has made him this May's Employee of the Month. Read Bruce's story here!

Today is International Women's Day. At EMBERS, we want to acknowledge the hard work women do on our work sites. Here are three hard-workng women at EMBERS.

What's New?

EMBERS’ 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Brings Out The ProsJun 10, 2019

EMBERS Employee of the Month Reflects on Lifestyle ChangesMay 22, 2019

Celebrating Women in TradesMar 08, 2019