#2214 - Employment Specialist | Temporary Full Time

Developmental Disabilities Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 44,083 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee assistance plan

Pension plan

Training opportunities

Professional development

Community involvement

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Developmental Disabilities Association is seeking an Employment Specialist to provide pre-employment counselling, job coaching, and advocacy for adults with disabilities in Vancouver, BC. The role includes transitional support, marketing to employers, and educating community organizations about inclusive staffing.

The position is temporary full-time, with 37.5 hours per week, and compensation in the $31.77–$35.29 CAD per hour range under the current collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in an area directly related to supporting people with developmental disabilities, such as Social Services, Human Services, or Education.
• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in a vocational setting.
• Experience in adaptive communication techniques information technology.
• Previous experience working with adults with barriers to employment.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully implement instructional and other support programs for adults.

Responsibilities

• The Employment Specialist provides pre-employment counselling, job coaching, education, and advocacy support to adults with a disability.
• The Employment Specialist also provides transitional support, marketing to employers, and education and support to community organizations.

Skills

Adaptive communication

Disabilities experience

Counselling

Computer literacy

English proficiency

Education

Social Services degree/diploma

Human Services degree

Education background

Job description

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 seekers and with educating community organizations about how and why a diverse staff is important for success. Come see what we are about. Go to www.develop.bc.ca for all of our latest blogs and podcasts, and scroll to the bottom of the page to connect with us on social!

JOB TITLE

Employment Specialist | #2214

SERVICE AREA

Vocational & Day Services

LOCATION

Vancouver, BC

START DATE

July 27, 2026 (Ending April 30, 2027)

TERM/STATUS

Temporary Full Time

SCHEDULE/HRS

Flex Time // 37.5 hours per week (flexible hours)

HOURLY WAGE

$31.77 - $35.29 as per the collective agreement (2024 rates, implementation of new collective agreement is in process, and new wage rates $33.70 to $37.44 will be implemented once funding is received)

THE ROLE

The Employment Specialist provides pre-employment counselling, job coaching, education, and advocacy support to adults with a disability. The Employment Specialist also provides transitional support, marketing to employers, and education and support to community organizations.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in an area directly related to supporting people with developmental disabilities, such as Social Services, Human Services, or Education or a combination of relevant experience and education.
• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in a vocational setting.
• Experience in adaptive communication techniques information technology.
• Previous experience working with adults with barriers to employment.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully implement instructional and other support programs for adults.

Standard requirements of the Employment Specialist include:

• Criminal Record Check
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Class 5 Driver’s License & vehicle required
• Business Use Insurance
• Must be willing to travel throughout the lower mainland (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, North & West Vancouver, Vancouver, Richmond)
• Valid First Aid/CPR
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification
• Demonstrated competency in English
• Computer literacy
• Eligible to work in Canada

WHAT WE OFFER

• A fully employer-paid, comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Educational and training opportunities
• On-the-job Training
• Professional development
• Community involvement
• An inclusive work environment

*This position requires Union membership.

For more information, please visit our website at www.develop.bc.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.