DABC is seeking an Administrative Assistant!
DABC is seeking a permanent, part-time Administrative Assistant to join our Advocacy Access Team at our reception. Our volunteer receptionist staff are often the first face or voice that a client interacts with when connecting with DABC. The successful candidate will exhibit an empathetic and professional attitude and will respond to inquiries about our services as well as offer referrals to other community-based resources. DABC provides a variety of services that assist clients with applying for provincial and federal disability benefits, registered disability savings plan, tax filings and tax credits, legal aid, and accessible housing. The successful candidate will be working with, and partly supervising the volunteer reception staff in-person at the front desk of DABC’s office in downtown Vancouver. All of our reception volunteers are people living with disabilities.
Under the supervision of the Advocacy Access and Access RDSP Program Managers, the Receptionist will carry out the following responsibilities and tasks:
- Respond to client inquiries over the phone, email and in-person
- Screen clients for eligibility of our services and conduct intake of client contact information for our waitlists
- Work in collaboration with program staff to maintain a regularly updated collection of community resources and contacts
- Keep detailed and accurate records of visitor requests and of calls/emails received
- Assist the Advocacy Access team by communicating with clients on follow up questions and issues as they arise.
- Assist the Advocacy Access team by supporting program evaluation activities
- Maintain an organized desk reception space and filing system
Find more information about the job posting and how to apply:
here.
Free webinar: Tax Tips for Small Businesses and Self Employed Individuals
February 24, 2022 by DABC

Tax season is here! DABC is hosting a session presented by Liaison Officers from the Canada Revenue Agency about tax tips related to small businesses or self-employed individuals. The session will cover: business tax deductions, common tax errors, and general bookkeeping.
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We hope to see you there!
Have you experience or witnessed an incident of hate during the pandemic? BCOHRC wants to hear from you!
February 18, 2022 by DABC
From BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner:
More than 1 in 4 British Columbians, including 50% of young people aged 18-24 years, have seen hate incidents during the pandemic.
You can help stand up against hate by sharing your experiences in a survey conducted by BC’s Human Rights Commissioner.
The survey can be completed by calling 1-855-412-1933. or with our assistance. This survey is available in 15 languages, with additional language support available over the phone line.
The answers to the survey of the commissioner’s B. C. Recommendations for the Legislative Assembly on how to prevent future hate incidents during times of crisis. Your participation can make a significant difference.