Job opportunity: Apply to work for CCD!

We have received the following information from Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD).

CCD is seeking a resource person to complete an environmental scan to produce mapping of public transportation in Canada (all provinces and territories).  The work required is as follows:

1. Research: create a list of public transportation authorities and the key contact and contact information for these organizations for all provinces and territories in Canada.
2. Timeline:  It is estimated the work will require approximately one day (7.5 hours per day) per jurisdiction, assuming it may take longer in some provinces and less time for others, or approximately 13 working days.
3. Completion:  This project must be complete within a two month period following contract signing.
4. Proposed hours for a maximum of 97.5 hours to conduct the scan and mapping.
5. Hourly rate of $25 per hour will be paid to the maximum hours as noted above.
6. When complete, CCD retains ownership rights and the right to use this list for advocacy work.

Skills and competencies required:

1. Obtains accurate and relevant information through on-line research, phone calls, listening, interviewing, and discussing.
2. Self-directed work initiative and ethic with ability to work with limited supervision.
3. Ability to meet established project timelines.
4. High accuracy and attention to detail in documenting all research and producing final document.
5. Knowledge of public transportation in Canada.
6. Working knowledge of French as may be required to engage with some jurisdictions.

Interested?

Individuals should email their resume directly to jewelles@ccdonline.ca.  Posting will remain open until qualified candidate is identified.

Le CCD recherche une personne ressource pour effectuer une analyse environnementale et cartographier les transports publics au Canada (provinces et territoires au complet).  Ce projet comporte : 

• La recherche:  dresser la liste des régies de transports publics dans toutes les provinces et tous les territoires du Canada avec les coordonnées des personnes clés et des responsables de l’information. 
• Le calendrier:  Le travail prendra à peu près une journée par champ de compétence (7 h ½ par jour).  Il pourrait durer plus longtemps dans certaines provinces et moins dans d’autres. Donc, la durée de cette fonction sera de 13 jours ouvrables.
• Achèvement:  Le projet devra être terminé dans les deux mois suivant la signature du contrat.  
• Heures proposées:  97 h ½ maximum pour l’analyse et la cartographie.
• Taux horaire:  25 $ par heure pour le nombre d’heures maximum susmentionné.
• Le CCD conservera les droits de propriété du projet une fois terminé et le droit de l’utiliser à des fins d’intervention.

Compétences et qualifications requises:

• Recueillir des informations précises et pertinentes par une recherche en ligne, des appels téléphoniques, des entrevues et des discussions.
• Initiatives et déontologie auto-dirigées et capable de travailler sous supervision limitée.  
• Capacité de respecter les échéances fixées pour le projet
• Excellente précision et grande attention aux détails en matière de recherche et de production du document définitif.
• Connaissance des transports publics au Canada
• Connaissance pratique du français, tel que requis dans certaines provinces.

Intéressé(e)?

Les candidat(e)s doivent envoyer directement leur CV à jewelles@ccdonline.ca.  Veuillez noter que le poste restera ouvert jusqu’à l’embauche du/de la candidat(e) qualifié(e). 

Disability Without Poverty is hiring a Communications Manager

Disability Without Poverty is building a movement to support the disability community to engage with and impact the ultimate Canada Disability Benefit. They are looking for a dynamic and creative Communications Manager with lived experience of disability to lead a communication strategy on the Canada Disability Benefit Initiative.

Find out more here: https://conta.cc/3hFduQK.

DABC Careers: Program Manager for Tax AID DABC Program

Tax AID DABC is a program of Disability Alliance BC (DABC) that has been in operation since 2015. The program’s mandate is to provide BC’s disability assistance recipients (PWD/PPMB) with the help they need to file their past and current year’s income taxes. Since Tax AID began, we have helped hundreds of people living in poverty to access the income tax benefits and credits to which they are entitled. Once individuals are current with their taxes they may also be eligible to apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). We provide assistance accessing these programs through our complementary program, Access RDSP.

DABC extended the reach of our services in order to provide more assistance to British Columbians with disabilities living in poverty by partnering with three other community organizations: Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS) in Victoria, Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society in Kelowna, and the Active Support Against Poverty Society in Prince George. This partnership has been ongoing over the past 4 years. Through this partnership our four organizations work together to provide direct tax filing assistance to BC disability assistance recipients and develop community awareness on the importance of annual tax filing.

DABC is seeking to hire a Program Manager for the Tax AID program. The Program Manager will be responsible for managing the Program at DABC and coordinating activities between DABC and our partner organizations.

Duties will include:

• Program management and coordination between the four community partners
• Promoting community awareness of the program across BC using a variety of strategies including workshops, promotional materials, and social media
• Developing program activity reports for funders
• Leading a team of three staff plus volunteers, which includes oversight and quality assurance of all tax filings
• Carrying out some direct client service delivery by preparing more complicated tax returns for DABC clients
• Other duties as required for the day-to-day operation of the Program

The successful applicant must:

• Have 5 years of experience in program management
• Have solid interpersonal skills and be a powerful, mature, and efficient communicator who is able to accommodate and work effectively with people with disabilities
• Be self-motivated and adaptable
• Have strong administration and time management skills
• Have experience with budgets and financial management
• Have strong computer skills with good working knowledge of databases
• Be experienced in working as part of a team, and independently taking initiative
• Be detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities and written skills
• Possess a four-year undergraduate degree
• Demonstrate excellence maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive client information 
• Be eligible to participate as a tax preparer for the Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Preparation (CVITP) program
• Be able to travel amongst the four partner agencies as needed

The following would also be strong assets in the position:

• Previous experience with the Canadian Revenue Agency’s CVITP Program
• Familiarity with U-File tax preparation software
• Working knowledge of provincial and federal financial programs for people with disabilities, including the DTC and RDSP
• Proficiency in social media

Hours of work:

This position is for 5 days per week.

Salary:

$54,000 annually, plus extended health benefits.

Accountability:

The Tax Program Manager reports directly to the Co-Executive Directors.

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 encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Applications are due no later than 4:30 pm on July 19, 2021. DABC welcomes all applications; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. Please submit a resume and brief covering letter to the attention of Karen Martin at karen@disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org using the subject heading “Tax Aid Program Manager”.  No phone calls, mailed-in applications or faxes please.