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.

Early Childhood Educator | Temporary Full Time – #1946

Developmental Disabilities Association has an immediate opening for an Early Childhood Educator in 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 …

Residential Care Worker | Permanent Part Time – #1936

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 Vancouver for a Residential Care Worker (RCW) to assist with residents’ physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs. …

Residential Care Worker | Permanent Part Time – #1941

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 Vancouver for a Residential Care Worker (RCW) to assist with residents’ physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs. …

Community Support Worker | Permanent Full Time – #1939

Why do people select a particular job? Money, schedule, and fun? How about all of that? 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 life …

Child & Youth Worker | Casual 

Is working with school-aged children and and youth in an inclusive environment your calling? This position ensures the provision of an enriched leisure program by providing opportunities for learning and skill development to children and youth, including participants with special needs.  Child and Youth workers ensure that the activities being offered are designed to promote …

Residential Care Worker | Permanent Part Time – #1894

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 Vancouver for a Residential Care Worker (RCW) to assist with residents’ physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs. …

Home Share Provider | #1489

The Developmental Disabilities Association is a community living agency that provides over 50 community-based programs to children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. We create extended networks of support, invest in individual needs, and strive for an inclusive and safe community. Over 1,600 individuals and families in the Vancouver and Richmond area are …

Community Support Worker | Casual

Why do people select a particular job? Money, schedule, and fun? How about all of that? Developmental Disabilities Association needs Community Support Workers (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 life as …

Respite Caregiver | Casual

Do you have experience and training in working with individuals with developmental disabilities, and have some availability to work? If so, we would like to hear from you! Developmental Disabilities Association is seeking Respite Caregivers to work with adults with intellectual disabilities part-time (mostly after school or on weekends, for regular, 3-6 hr shifts). Job …

Early Childhood Educator | Casual

The Early Childhood Educator (ECE) provides an enriched program for children which meet the needs of the families in the community. The ECE also provides opportunities for children of all abilities to interact on a daily basis. The ECE works in conjunction with the Manager to ensure the needs of the children are met. Job …

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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.