Summer Program Assistant - Communications | Temporary Full Time - #2179

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Richmond, BC

Salary

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Job Description

The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) is a leading employer in BC’s social services sector. With over 50 community-based programs and services for children, youths, and adults in Vancouver and Richmond, we offer superior programs and services to enable people with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. 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) | #2179
LOCATION: Head Office (Richmond, BC)
START DATE: June 01, 2026 (Ending July 27, 2026)
TERM/STATUS: Temporary Full Time
SCHEDULE/HRS: Monday to Friday 8:30-16:30 // 37.5 hours per week
HOURLY WAGE: $22.66 as per the collective agreement

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 is conditional based on approval of the application request by Service Canada.

Requirements/Education/Experience:

Post-secondary education or training in a related field (Communications, Marketing, Design).
Must be between the ages 18 to 30 at intake time, legally entitled to work in Canada, and 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 a 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)

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