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.

#1738 – Community Support Worker | Permanent Full Time

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 …

#1737 – Employment Specialist | Permanent Full Time

If you’re an expert on hiring and coaching people re-entering the workforce and want to work to improve the lives of others, then DDA has a career for you. We are looking for an experienced Employment Specialist to join our expanding team. This role may be tasked with providing transitional support to employers and job …

#1736- Residential Care Worker | Permanent Part Time

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 one of our group homes in Richmond for a Residential Care Worker (RCW) to assist with residents’ physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs. …

#1735- Residential Care Worker | Permanent Part Time

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 one of our group homes in Richmond for a Residential Care Worker (RCW) to assist with residents’ physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs. …

#1734- Residential Care Worker | Permanent Part Time

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 one of our group homes in Richmond for a Residential Care Worker (RCW) to assist with residents’ physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs. …

#1733 Production Supervisor | Permanent Full Time

The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) is a leading employer in BC’s social services sector. With over 50 community-based programs and services for children, youths, and adults in Vancouver and Richmond, we offer superior programs and services to enable people with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. DDA encourages professional development, on-the-job training, community involvement, …

Awake Night Staff | Permanent Full Time | #1732

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 …

#1730 – Community Support Worker | Permanent Full Time

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 …

Employment Specialist | Permanent Full Time #1729

If you’re an expert on hiring and coaching people reentering the workforce and want to work to improve the lives of others, then DDA has a career for you. We are looking for an experienced Employment Specialist to join our expanding team. This role may be tasked with providing transitional support to employers and job …

1728 – Child and Youth Worker | Permanent Part Time

Is shaping the minds of the next generation part of your life’s calling? The Developmental Disabilities Association has an immediate opening for a Child and Youth Worker position. This role ensures the provision of an enriched after school program by providing opportunities for learning and skill development to school aged children, including participants with special needs. …

1725 – Float Residential Care Worker | Permanent Part Time

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 …

1722 – Community Support Worker | Temporary Full Time

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 …

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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.