Employment Specialist | Permanent Full Time - #2079

Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities is seeking an experienced Employment Specialist in Vancouver. This role involves providing pre-employment counseling, job coaching, and advocacy support for adults with disabilities. Ideal candidates should have relevant education and experience in vocational settings. The position offers flexible hours and a comprehensive employee benefits plan.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Municipal Pension Plan

Educational and training opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in a vocational setting.
• Previous experience working with adults with barriers to employment.
• Demonstrated ability to implement support programs for adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-employment counselling and job coaching to adults with disabilities.
• Market to employers and educate community organizations.
• Provide transitional support to job seekers.

Skills

Adaptive communication techniques

Vocational training

English proficiency

Education

Degree or Diploma in Social Services, Human Services, or Education

Tools

Information technology

Job description

Overview

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. 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 Details

• Job Title: Employment Specialist | #2079
• Service Area: Vocational & Day Services
• Location: Vancouver, BC
• Start Date: October 14, 2025
• Term/Status: Permanent Full Time
• Schedule/Hours: Flex Time // 37.5 hours per week (flexible hours)
• Hourly Wage: $33.54 as per collective agreement

The Role

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 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 Drive r’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

*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.