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.

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | Temporary Part Time #1708

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. Since 1952, Developmental Disabilities Association has been helping thousands of people in BC with developmental …

CAREER DEVELOPMENT COUNSELLOR | Temporary Full Time #1707

Are you looking to initiate your career in a field where you help others? Then, this position is for you. The Career Development Counselor works to support adults and transitioning youth with developmental disabilities and barriers to reach their employment goals. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge and gain valuable work …

Residential Care Worker | Permanent Part Time | 1696

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. …

Child & Youth Worker | Casual 

We’re looking for people who are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives in the community.  If this type of experience interests you, we would love to hear from you. The Child & Youth Worker provides opportunities for learning and skill development for school-age children and youth through activities designed to promote inclusive programs …

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 …

Awake Night Staff | Casual – #1021

Make a difference in the lives of British Columbia’s most vulnerable people. If you’ve got what it takes, DDA needs you. The Awake Night Staff (AWNS) provides a safe, comfortable, and home-like environment for each resident with the opportunity for each resident to develop life skills to the limits of their desire and potential. The …

Residential Care Worker | Casual – #1060

The Residential Care Worker (RCW) assists residents to live successfully in residential settings within the community. The position ensures the residents’ physical, emotional, social, recreational, economic, educational, and/or medical needs are met. The RCW assists residents by enhancing their quality of life through activities of daily living. The RCW works both independently and as part of a team, and demonstrates the ability …

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.