Current Career Opportunities at the NSDRC

Manager positions

Job posting: Program Manager – On Call Program Manager

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Program Manager to join our team. In this role, you will visit various program homes on weekends to ensure everything runs smoothly, support our staff, and meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. As the On-Call Program Manager, you will provide guidance, solve problems, and ensure the well-being of both staff and participants.

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Expressions of interest, including an updated resume and a cover letter describing how you meet or exceed the above-noted qualifications, can be sent to b.kuzmanovska@nsdrc.org. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered. Candidates who lack the basic experience and qualifications set out in the posting will not be considered.

Staff positions

Job posting: Community-Based Support Workers

These are unionized positions in our Special Services to Children department or our Adult Life Skills Department. Community Based Support Workers work one-on-one and/or in small groups with individuals who have developmental disabilities within the community. Duties include teaching life skills such as: street safety, transit use, money management, personal safety, job readiness skills, time management and communication skills.

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Job posting: Community Housing and Inclusion Program Care Attendant

This is a unionized position in one of our five independent living homes with four adult residents in each home. In the Independent Living Program, the participants direct their own care. The homes are staffed between 8am-2pm and 4pm-10pm every day, with occasional over-nights. Some of the responsibilities include aiding in personal care, meal support, cleaning, report writing and administering medications.

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Job Posting: Community Housing and Inclusion Program Care Worker

This is a unionized position in one of our six supported living homes. You will be responsible for caring for the participants within their homes and the community. Some of the job duties would include preparing meals, aiding in personal care, cleaning, administering medications as well as community outings during which you would support individual in a range of activities including walking, swimming and shopping.

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Join Our Team

If you’d like to help people discover their own strengths, learn to speak up for themselves and be active members of their community. If that sounds like you, we’d love for you to join our Community Living team! We’re looking for Support Workers (CBS Team), Care Workers (CHIP), Program Assistants (Stage), and management roles. We provide on-the-job training, ongoing support, and flexible schedules to suit your life. It’s an inclusive workplace where you can grow, learn and thrive.

No experience? No problem! If you’re eager to contribute to our mission and support those we serve, we want you to join us!

We’re committed to giving you the best possible start so you can succeed in your role. Once you’re part of the team, you’ll begin with a five-week “shadow training” program, where you’ll work closely with a supportive colleague who will help you feel confident and ready for your new role. We also offer ongoing training opportunities for everyone, whether you’re part-time, full-time, or casual. Our goal is to equip you with the tools you need to provide the best care possible.

At NSDRC, we care about our team and we offer a work environment that is personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding.

As a member of our Community Living team (Support Workers, Care Workers, and Program Assistants), you’ll be part of a unionized position that provides strong support and advocacy.

Your health, well-being, and financial security are vital to us because they help you be your best self.

That’s why we offer fantastic benefits : Extended health, dental, vision care, life insurance, critical illness, and long-term disability benefits through our Group Health Benefits.

For NSDRC Exempt (Non-Union – management ) Positions, here’s what you can enjoy:

Hybrid Work Model and Work Life Balance

At NSDRC, we value our employees’ well-being and believe that a balanced life leads to a happier and more productive workforce. We are committed to supporting our team in achieving an optimal work-life balance that aligns with both their professional responsibilities and personal aspirations.

We’re proud to offer a flexible hybrid work model for our exempt staff, including roles in Finance, HR, and Administration (may not apply to all positions).

Your vacation and sick leave will be better than the minimums set by the BC Employment Standards Act, and you’ll be part of the Municipal Pension Plan. And because we value the hard work and dedication of our team, we celebrate milestones with gifts ranging from $15 to $200.

Merit-Based Pay and Merit Based Promotions:

We believe in rewarding hard work with performance-based promotions and annual salary increases.

Educational Support:

We’ll support your development with up to $2,000 for educational and professional growth.

Comprehensive Benefits

Extended health benefits, including vision care, prescription drugs and paramedical visits (i.e. physiotherapy, massage therapy, chiropractor)

• Dental plan
• Life insurance
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Training Opportunities: You can participate in in-house and online training courses and workshops to expand your skills.

If you’re excited about making a positive impact and want to be part of a caring and diverse community, we can’t wait to hear from you!

Employee Referral Incentive (Spread the Word )

Love working with us? Refer a friend, and you could receive a $50 bonus once they’re hired and complete their three-month probationary period.

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in becoming a volunteer for the NSDRC? We are currently working on developing our volunteer program. If you would like more information, please reach out to Teri Taylor at t.taylor@nsdrc.org.

 

Upcoming Event: Career Open House

Meet our team, hear their stories, and discover the incredible opportunities waiting for you here.  

DATE: January 21, 2025

TIME: 10 AM to 2 PM  

PLACE:  3158 Mountain Hwy, North Vancouver BC V7K 2H5 ·