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Disability Alliance BC is seeking a passionate Advocate for its Tax AID program to support individuals with disabilities in filing income taxes. The role includes client assistance, workshop development, and outreach responsibilities, offering a chance to make a positive impact within the community.
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Since 1977, Disability Alliance BC (DABC) has been a provincial, cross-disability voice in British Columbia. We are a non-profit, charitable organization that champion issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities. Our mission is to promote a more inclusive and equitable society for people with all disabilities through direct services, community partnerships, systemic advocacy, research, and publications. through our direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research and publications.
Program Description
Tax AID is a DABC program that partners with the Together Against Poverty Society, the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society, and the Active Support Against Poverty Society, to provide free support to people with disabilities across BC to file income taxes for current and previous years. In addition to simple tax filing, we help with self-employment income, outstanding amounts owed to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), applying for other tax related government programs/benefits, and matters related to financial literacy.
Job Description
DABC is seeking an advocate who is passionate about community work to join our Tax AID program. Under the supervision of the Tax AID Director, the Advocate will work one-on-one to assist people with disabilities with their income taxes and raise awareness about the program through strategic partnership and community outreach. The successful candidate will have other administrative responsibilities related to the program’s operations including developing and conducting workshops and participating in team meetings and training on an as needed basis.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The following are not required but would be assets to the position:
Compensation:$46,400 annually
This position is for 32 hours (4 days) per week with the possibly to increase to 40 hours (5 days) per week at $58,000. Alternatively, this position is also open to candidates wishing to only work 24 hours (3 days) per week at $34,800 annually.
This position offers the following benefits after the successful completion of a three-month probationary period:
Working hours:The office hours at DABC are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
The position is located in Vancouver, on the Unceded, Traditional, and Ancestral Territories of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish Peoples.
This position offers a hybrid work opportunity; the successful candidate may be required to work at the office (located in downtown Vancouver) one or two days a week, and at home the rest of the time. The position may also require occasional travel to other BC communities.
DABC is an open and diverse organization that promotes inclusive hiring practices. We encourage applications from qualified applicants who identify as visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and of all sexual orientations, gender expressions and identities. People with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply!
Importantly, we are looking for people who want to make a long term commitment to our organization and have a strong desire to assist people with disabilities.
To Apply:
Please submit aresumeandbrief cover letteraddressed to Cynthia Minh (Director, Tax AID & Access RDSP atcynthia@dabc.causing the subject heading “Job Application: Tax AID Advocate.” No phone calls please.
Applications are due no later than4:30 p.m. on July 15, 2025.DABC welcomes all applications, however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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