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Employment Specialist

Canada, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, North & West Vancouver, Vancouver, Richmond Employment contract 30.75 - 35.29 CAD / Hour · Job Posted May 16, 2026
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If you’re an expert on hiring and coaching people reentering 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 Responsibility

  • Provides pre-employment counselling, job coaching, education and advocacy support to adults with a disability.
  • Provides transitional support, marketing to employers, and education and support to community organizations.

Requirements

  • Degree or Diploma in 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.
  • 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 proficiency
  • 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

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