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Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA)

Summer Program Assistant - Communications | Temporary Full Time - #2004

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Since 1952, Developmental Disabilities Association has been helping thousands of people in BC with developmental disabilities reach their full potential through support and advocacy. We create extended networks of support, invest in individual needs, and strive for an inclusive and safe community. Are you looking to initiate your career in a field where you help others? Then, this position is for you. Come see what we’re all about. Go to www.develop.bc.ca for our latest blogs and then connect with us on social and say hello! 

JOB TITLE: Summer Program Assistant (Communications) | #2004
LOCATION: Head Office (Richmond, BC)
START DATE: July 01, 2025 (Ending July 27, 2025)
TERM/STATUS: Temporary Full Time
SCHEDULE/HRS: Monday to Friday 8:30-16:30 // 37.5 hours per week
HOURLY WAGE: $22.00

THE ROLE:  

The Program Assistant will be responsible for providing support to the Communications department with communications, graphic design and administrative tasks. Duties include contributing to communications strategies, use of social media, email design production, digital form creation, support in updating designs, maintaining membership and mailing list records, business card production, photo inventory management and marketing material inventory management, as needed.

*This position is subject to funding by Canada summer jobs and conditional based on approval of application request by Service Canada.

Requirements/Education/Experience:

  • Post-secondary education or training in a related field (Communications, Marketing, Design).
  • Must be between ages 18-30 at intake time, legally entitled to work in Canada, not hold another full time (30 or more hours) position.
  • Proficient in the use of office equipment and MS Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign).
  • Criminal Record Clearance
  • Medical Clearance
  • Demonstrated competency in English
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Ability to work remotely
  • Must be Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold Refugee status

*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.

About Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA)

Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) is a non-profit association which supports children and adults with developmental disabilities, enabling them to realize their full potential through new opportunities, personal choice, and community involvement. Areas within our association include: Infant Development, Integrated Child Care, Respite Care, After-school Leisure and Life Skills Programs, Supported Work and Employment Programs, Community Access, Residential Group Homes, Semi-Independent Living and our Head Office which is located in Richmond. Visit our website to see more details about DDA. www.develop.bc.ca or email your resumes to jobs@develop.bc.ca (job title or competition number must be entered in the subject line of your email)

Application closing date is 2025-06-15

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