ABOUT US
DVBIA stands for Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association. It’s a mouthful, so we go by Downtown Van.
We’re a non-profit organization that represents 7,000 business and property owners in the central 90-block area of Vancouver’s downtown core. Supporting them, and making Downtown Vancouver a place where everyone feels welcome, drives us.
Our team members are experts in economic development, community safety, placemaking and events. They’re passionate about making Downtown Vancouver a destination like no other. They’re also pretty photogenic.
Plans & Milestones
Our vision is simple: make Downtown Vancouver a place where everyone feels welcome and wants to be. We plan to achieve this by enhancing 4 key areas in our community: experience, livability, economy and sustainability.
Work Where Opportunity Meets Community
We’re making Downtown Vancouver a place everyone wants to be, and the same goes for our team. Join us and bring positive change to your community on a daily basis. You know, like it’s your job.
All current job postings are listed below and updated regularly.
Current opportunities
Membership Has Its Perks
There are a lot of reasons to become a Downtown Van member. Here are just a few.
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Connect with your fellow Downtown Van colleagues through Libations, social gatherings, roundtable talks, lunch and learns, and other member-exclusive events!
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Whether you’re in need of social media support, power washing, or assistance from our Safety Ambassadors, we’re here to help.
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Unlike other membership programs, ours is totally free! All you need to do is sign up. No strings attached.
Eligibility requirements
Class 5 or 6 businesses within the DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER catchment are eligible for membership.
Home-based businesses, businesses that fall outside of our catchment, or people whose companies do not contribute to our levy (such as individuals or businesses working in shared office spaces*, food trucks, street vendors or buskers) are not eligible for membership.
*Some exceptions may apply
YOU’D MAKE A GREAT MEMBER
Start your (totally free) membership now to access business and community-focused workshops, resources, lunch and learns and more. That’s right. Free lunch.