#2186 - Employment Specialist | Temporary Full Time
Developmental Disabilities Association
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia
Salary
CA$31 - CA$35 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Employment Specialist provides pre-employment counselling, job coaching, and advocacy for adults with disabilities. They also handle employer marketing and provide transitional support to community organizations.
Requirements summary
Requires a degree or diploma in Social Services, Human Services, Education, or a related field, with 1-2 years of experience in vocational settings for people with developmental disabilities. Must possess a Class 5 Driver's License, vehicle, and certifications in First Aid/CPR and Non-violent Crisis Intervention.
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 [http://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 | #2186
Service area: Vocational & Day Services
Location: Vancouver, BC
Start date: May 25, 2026 (Ending April 30, 2027)
Term/Status
Temporary Full Time
Schedule/Hrs
Flex Time // 37.5 hours per week (flexible hours)
Hourly wage
$30.75 - $35.29 as per the collective agreement
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
*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.
Benefits
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Employee And Family Assistance Plan
- Educational And Training Opportunities
- Comprehensive Health And Welfare Benefits Plan