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 | Permanent Full Time – #1986

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 …

Career Development Facilitator | Temporary Full Time – #1985

Are you looking to initiate your career in a field where you help others? Then, this position is for you. Summer Career Development Facilitator will work with our Employment Services team to support adults and transitioning youth with developmental disabilities and barriers to employment to prepare for, seek and/or maintain employment. The Developmental Disabilities Association …

Youth Services Worker | Temporary Full Time – #1984

Are you looking to initiate your career in a field where you help others? Then, this position is for you. Summer Youth Service Workers will assist in the enrichment of youth and family services. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge and gain valuable work experience within a well-established support team. The …

Production Assistant | Temporary Full Time – #1983

Are you looking to initiate your career in a field where you help others? Then, this position is for you. The Summer Production Assistant position will give you the opportunity to learn and apply skills relevant to a production facility. The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) is a leading employer in BC’s social services sector. With …

Early Childhood Educator | Permanent Full Time – #1981

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 …

Early Childhood Educator | Permanent Full Time – #1980

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 …

Early Childhood Educator | Temporary Full Time – #1979

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 …

Music Therapist | Temporary Full Time – #1977

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. Job Title: MUSIC THERAPIST | #1977 Service Area: Vocational …

Fitness Leader | Temporary Full Time – #1976

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. Job Title: FITNESS LEADER (2 positions) | #1976 …

Community Service Worker | Temporary Full Time – #1975

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. Job Title: COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKER (6 positions) | …

Art Instructor | Temporary Full Time – #1974

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. Job Title: ART INSTRUCTOR | #1974 Service Area: …

Payroll Assistant | Permanent Full Time – #1971

The Developmental Disabilities Association has been enabling people with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential with expertise, integrity, respect, and conviction for over 60 years. We are a dynamic community living agency that provides over 50 community‐based programs and services to children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families in the Vancouver and …

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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.