employment counsellor

Developmental Disabilities Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based organization is seeking an Employment Counsellor to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities in overcoming employment barriers and developing job readiness skills. Responsibilities include providing consulting services and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will possess a related diploma, 1-2 years experience, and proficiency in MS Office. This full-time role offers flexible hours with a competitive pay rate of $33.54 per hour. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada.

Benefits

Health benefits

Life insurance

Mileage paid

Pension plan

Training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a related field is required.
• Successful completion of a criminal record check is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with job readiness skills.
• Perform administrative tasks.
• Administer and interpret tests to determine interests, aptitudes, and abilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Client focus

Efficient communication

Teamwork

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

College or non-university certificate/diploma (1-2 year program)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

MS Word

Job description

Job Details

Employment counsellor

Posted on December 16, 2025

Employer: Developmental Disabilities Association

Location: Vancouver, BC V6K 4L9 (On site)

Start date: January 12, 2026

Type: Permanent, Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, Flexible hours

Salary: $33.54 per hour

Benefits: Health benefits (Dental, Disability, Health care, Vision), Financial benefits (Life insurance, Mileage paid, Pension plan, As per collective agreement), Other benefits (Learning/training paid by employer)

Overview

Assist persons with intellectual disabilities in identifying barriers to employment, building job readiness skills, and accessing community‑based career planning support. Provide consulting services to community groups, agencies, businesses, and other organizations, while performing administrative tasks and administering assessment tests.

Responsibilities

• Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with job readiness skills, job search strategies, resume writing, and interview preparation.
• Perform administrative tasks.
• Administer and interpret tests designed to determine interests, aptitudes, and abilities of clients.
• Provide consulting services to community groups, agencies, businesses, and other organizations involved in providing community‑based career planning support or resources.

Qualifications

• College, CEGEP, or other non‑university certificate or diploma from a 1–2 year program.
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years in a related field.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Windows, and MS Word.
• Successful completion of a criminal record check.
• Own vehicle and valid driver's licence.
• Strong interpersonal skills, client focus, efficient communication, teamwork, initiative, organization.
• Attention to detail.

Languages

• English

Work Setting

• Community‑based agency
• Employment agency services for persons with intellectual disability

Who can apply

• Canadian citizen
• Permanent resident of Canada
• Temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

January 6, 2026