Careers

The Developmental Disabilities Association is an essential service that provides support and care for nearly two thousand clients in Vancouver and Richmond. We are always on the lookout for the best employees B.C. has to offer. If you're considering a change, explore the many career opportunities DDA offers that can help shift the balance in your life today. Take a look, be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of others and your community.

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What We Offer

Benefits Package

Professional Development

A Welcoming & Inclusive Environment

On-the-job Training

Pension-for-Life

A Variety of Work Schedules

Current Opportunities

Please filter by category to narrow your search. To apply, please follow the link at the end of each job posting and create an account for profile. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Should you have any questions or experience difficulties with the application process, please contact us at 604-273-9778, or at jobs@develop.bc.ca.

Float Residential Care Worker | Temporary Full Time #1878

The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) has been a leader for advocacy and inclusion in BC for families with special needs since 1952, and now we need you. We have an opening in our group homes in Vancouver and Richmond for a Float Residential Care Worker (RCW) to assist with residents’ physical, emotional, social, and recreational …

Program Assistant Communications | Temporary Full Time- #1877

The Program Assistant will be responsible for providing support to the Communications department with communications, graphic design and administrative tasks. Duties include contributing to communications strategies, use of social media, email design production, digital form creation, support in updating designs, maintaining membership and mailing list records, business card production, photo inventory management and marketing material …

Community Support Worker | Permanent Full Time – #1876

Why do people select a particular job? Money, schedule, and fun? How about all of that? The Developmental Disabilities Association needs a Community Support Worker (CSW) to assist clients with their physical, vocational, recreational, social, emotional, and daily life skill development. The CSW supports clients to achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of …

Summer Program Worker – Residential | Temporary Full time – 1874

Are you looking to initiate your career in a field where you help others? Then, this position is for you. Summer community service workers will assist in the enrichment of the Residential programs and services. Since 1952, Developmental Disabilities Association has been helping thousands of people in BC with developmental disabilities reach their full potential …

Summer Program Worker – Residential | Temporary Full time – 1873

Are you looking to initiate your career in a field where you help others? Then, this position is for you. Summer community service workers will assist in the enrichment of the Residential programs and services. Since 1952, Developmental Disabilities Association has been helping thousands of people in BC with developmental disabilities reach their full potential …

Summer Program Worker – Residential | Temporary Full time – 1872

Are you looking to initiate your career in a field where you help others? Then, this position is for you. Summer community service workers will assist in the enrichment of the Residential programs and services. Since 1952, Developmental Disabilities Association has been helping thousands of people in BC with developmental disabilities reach their full potential …

Summer Program Worker – Residential | Temporary Full time – 1871

Are you looking to initiate your career in a field where you help others? Then, this position is for you. Summer community service workers will assist in the enrichment of the Residential programs and services. Since 1952, Developmental Disabilities Association has been helping thousands of people in BC with developmental disabilities reach their full potential …

Summer Program Worker – Residential | Temporary Full time – 1870

Are you looking to initiate your career in a field where you help others? Then, this position is for you. Summer community service workers will assist in the enrichment of the Residential programs and services. Since 1952, Developmental Disabilities Association has been helping thousands of people in BC with developmental disabilities reach their full potential …

Early Childhood Educator | Permanent Full Time – #1856

Developmental Disabilities Association has an opening for Early Childhood Educator for our Child and Youth Services programs. You bring a great attitude backed up with completed ECE certification and at least one year experience in the field. We encourage professional development, provide on-the-job training, and foster an inclusive work environment. Our Child Development Centres are …

Awake Night Staff | Permanent Part Time – #1869

If you have health care education and experience working with people with developmental disabilities, then we might have the perfect position for you. The Developmental Disabilities Association is seeking Awake Night Staff (AWNS) for a position in our Vancouver and Richmond based group homes to help support B.C.’s most vulnerable population. The AWNS provides a …

Summer Program Worker – Residential Care Worker | Temporary Full time – #1868

Are you looking to initiate your career in a field where you help others? Then, this position is for you. Summer community service workers will assist in the enrichment of the Residential programs and services. Since 1952, Developmental Disabilities Association has been helping thousands of people in BC with developmental disabilities reach their full potential …

Summer Program Worker – Residential Care Worker | Temporary Full time – #1867

Are you looking to initiate your career in a field where you help others? Then, this position is for you. Summer community service workers will assist in the enrichment of the Residential programs and services. Since 1952, Developmental Disabilities Association has been helping thousands of people in BC with developmental disabilities reach their full potential …

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We are a community living agency that provides over 50 community-based programs and services to children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families in Vancouver and Richmond. We create extended networks of support, invest in individual needs, and strive for an inclusive and safe community.

I can bring any and all ideas to the table. Always accepted, trusted, and supported.

Evan K.

I love working for DDA! The best part of my job is interacting with the individuals we support and staff teams. Every day is a new opportunity to learn and have fun. If you are passionate, we need you! If you are caring to others, we need you! After 30 years I can't imagine working anywhere else. This career has changed my life in so many positive ways! We strive to be the best...come join us.

Tasia A.

Advocating for and engaging our clients in diverse community and cultural activities and exploring innovative ways to help and support them is amazing. Together with great leaders and mentors we enjoy what we do!

Ratnam M.