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Respect
We respect each person, their voice and their perspective
Collaboration
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to achieve our goals
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and each other
Creativity
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Join the Team!
The Alice Saddy Association is a dynamic, community-based organization that provides a range of individualized, one on one supports to people with developmental disabilities. We envision a community that welcomes every person equally with respect and acceptance.
We offer regular hours of work, as well as on-call hours, competitive wages and benefits for both part-time and full-time employees, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
Direct Support Professional
The Alice Saddy Association is a dynamic, community-based organization providing individualized, one-to-one supports to people with developmental disabilities. We envision a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive community where all people are valued and contributing citizens. Our mission and vision are grounded in our core values of respect, collaboration, accountability, and creativity.
We are committed to supporting people with disabilities and their families in making the connections needed for a meaningful, self-directed life.
We’re hiring TWO (2) PART-TIME, permanent, person-centered Developmental Support Professionals to provide one-on-one support that helps people connect with their community, build skills, and live life to the fullest.
The Ideal Candidates Will:
• Bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a positive attitude.
• Bring versatility and adaptability to provide individualized support.
• Have an interest in physical fitness and be willing and able to support the person to participate in a variety of fitness activities.
• Teach life skills such as taking the bus and navigating the community.
• Seek out and facilitate opportunities to build and nurture relationships with family, friends, neighbours, and community members.
• Provide personal care and daily living support using a “do with, not for” approach to promote independence.
• Hold a valid driver’s license, valid insurance, a clean motor vehicle record, and have access to a reliable vehicle.
Hours: Daytime, evenings, weekdays, weekends, and the ideal candidate will have the flexibility to work relief hours.
- Position 1: average of 24 hours bi-weekly.
- Position 2: average of 30.5 hours bi-weekly.
Qualifications
• Developmental Services Worker (DSW) or a PSW diploma or related experience in human/social services
• Valid Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check specific to the Alice Saddy Association.
• First Aid & CPR + AED and CPI certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (required upon hire).
Starting wage rate: $25.08/hour.
To Apply
If interested in this career opportunity, please send a COVER LETTER and RESUME, to careers@alicesaddy.com on or before the closing date of midnight on October 13, 2025, that expresses your interest and outlines the skills and experience that you would bring to this position or click the link below.
Please indicate the position you are applying to in the subject line of the email and in your cover letter.
Applicants will be contacted the week of October 13, 2025 and interviews will be scheduled for October 20 and October 23, 2025.
Note: As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to accessibility and inclusion for individuals with disabilities. We work to remove barriers to accessibility, provide accommodations during the recruitment process, and encourage applicants to inform us of any required supports. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to join a culture where authenticity and inclusion are celebrated.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Our employees are 100% vaccinated for Covid-19.
Job Type: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Group Benefits eligibility including extended health and dental, per company policy,
• Long Term Disability insurance eligibility, per company policy
• Group Life insurance eligibility, per company policy
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Wellness program
Ready to apply? Follow the instructions in the application and email in confidence to Human Resources.
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Careers Embracing Diversity and Accessibility
The Alice Saddy Association is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to being responsive to those living with disabilities, and strives to prevent and remove barriers to accessibility. The Association will provide support and accommodation in its recruitment processes to applicants living with disabilities. If you are invited to participate in an interview and have accommodation needs, please let us know.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is a key priority, and we actively strive to build a culture of inclusion where employees can be their authentic selves and are valued for their diverse experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and a variety of lived experiences to apply.
