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 jobs@develop.bc.ca.

Child & Youth Worker | Permanent Part Time – #2228

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 leisure program by providing opportunities for learning and skill development. The Child and Youth Worker ensures that the activities …

Child & Youth Worker | Permanent Part Time – #2227

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 leisure program by providing opportunities for learning and skill development. The Child and Youth Worker ensures that the activities …

Family Support Worker | Temporary Part Time – #2225

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. Job Title: FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER | #2225 Service Area: Vocational …

Residential Care Worker | Temporary Part Time – #2224

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. …

Life Skills Worker | Permanent Full Time – #2223

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 …

Community Support Worker | Permanent Full Time – #2221

Why choose just one reason when a job can offer it all—flexibility, purpose, and fun? At DDA, your work truly makes a difference. DDA’s Day Programs deliver engaging, supportive, and meaningful experiences for adults of all ages and abilities. Our inclusive, community-based programs empower participants to pursue their personal goals by building independence, forming genuine …

Awake Night Staff | Casual – #2220

We are looking for recent graduates and experienced direct support workers to join our team! If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and in the community, we would love to hear from you. Developmental Disabilities Association is seeking Awake Night Staff (AWNS) for casual positions in our Vancouver and Richmond-based group …

Residential Care Worker | Casual – #2219

Keith and Pillip Sunflowers

We are looking for recent graduates and experienced direct support workers to join our team! If you passionate about caring for others and making a difference in the community, we would love to hear from you. The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) has been a leader for advocacy and inclusion in BC for families with special …

Community Support Worker | Permanent Full Time – #2218

Why choose just one reason when a job can offer it all—flexibility, purpose, and fun? At DDA, your work truly makes a difference. DDA’s Day Programs deliver engaging, supportive, and meaningful experiences for adults of all ages and abilities. Our inclusive, community-based programs empower participants to pursue their personal goals by building independence, forming genuine …

Community Support Worker | Permanent Full Time – #2216

Why choose just one reason when a job can offer it all—flexibility, purpose, and fun? At DDA, your work truly makes a difference. DDA’s Day Programs deliver engaging, supportive, and meaningful experiences for adults of all ages and abilities. Our inclusive, community-based programs empower participants to pursue their personal goals by building independence, forming genuine …

Community Support Worker | Permanent Full Time – #2213

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 …

Community Support Worker | Permanent Full Time – #2212

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 …

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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.