Working at Discovery House
If you are looking for meaningful work that helps families thrive then Discovery House is the place for you!
We offer competitive compensation and health benefits. Staff enjoy vacation time, wellness and professional development days. Many of the roles are hybrid. Staff are caring, fun, and focused. Plus, our workplace is dog-friendly if your pooch is well-trained and friendly!
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Our high-performing team works hard and is provided with training and career opportunities. Our team tells us in anonymous staff surveys that they are proud to work at Discovery House, feel respected and supported, and would recommend us as an employer to friends and family.
In our latest staff survey, team members said:
“I am deeply proud to be a part of the work we are doing for families in our communities, the work we are doing to prevent domestic violence on a societal level.”
“I feel my work makes a difference, and I feel empowered to do my job with the skills and training I have.”
“I feel comfortable sharing ideas and knowing that DH has my back.”
Current career openings
Reports to: Child and Youth Team Lead
Position type: Temporary full-time (until mid-April 2027)
Closing date: Until suitable candidate found
Reports to: Child and Youth Support Specialist
Flexible work: Eligible
Position type: Full-time permanent
Closing date: Until suitable candidate found
Practicum opportunities
At Discovery House, we can support the following students in their learning:
Social work students (diploma, bachelor, and master)
- Early Childhood Development
- Child and Youth Case Management
- Adult Case Management
- Mental Health Team (MSW only)
Mount Royal University Bachelor of Child Studies students
- Early Childhood Development
- Child and Youth Case Management
Please send all inquiries and applications to practicum@discoveryhouse.ca indicating the team you are interested in by typing it into the subject line field. No phone calls, please.
Please note: Due to the nature of our work, we cannot provide the number of direct hours required for psychology practicums. Therefore, we are not accepting Master of Counselling or Master of Psychology practicums.