Right Fit Accessible Housing Research Specialist
Open: December 19, 2025
Closes: January 12, 2026
Location: Vancouver
Category: Community and Social Services Job
Type: Part-time Contract (24 hours/week); Remote
Length of the position: 6 months
Compensation: $35 / hour
Launched in 2017, the Right Fit program is a multi-partner service designed to address the shortage of wheelchair accessible housing in the Vancouver region. The program matches affordable, accessible homes and independent living supports with people who need them.
Led by Disability Alliance BC in partnership with the Individualized Funding Resource Centre Society (IFRC), the Right Fit program provides peer-led navigation support to wheelchair users and their families, which includes holistic assessments, coordination of disability-related supports (such as home support, equipment, and assistive technology). The Right Fit maintains a comprehensive inventory of accessible units through a standardized Accessibility Checklist. The program also works with housing providers by matching vacant units with wheelchair users who have diverse accessibility needs, ensuring the most effective use of available accessible housing.
The Accessible Housing Research Specialist will support the Right Fit team by conducting client surveys, documenting client needs, analyzing survey data, conducting a feasibility study on home adaptations, coordinating accessibility improvements, and assisting in consultations involving housing professionals and individuals with lived experience. This role reports to the Right Fit Program Manager.
Tax Preparer and Advocate | Disability Alliance BC
December 16, 2025 by DABC
Open: December 15, 2025
Closes: January 9, 2026
Location: Vancouver BC
Category: Accounting and Finance
Type: Full-time
Salary: $54,000 – 58,000 depending on experience
Job Description
DABC is seeking an experienced tax preparer who is passionate about community work to join our team. The Tax AID 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
- Prepare and file accurate tax returns for current and previous years in compliance with CRA standards
- Liaise with clients and the CRA on specific issues related personal taxes
- Manage multiple client files simultaneously
- Report any questions or concerns to the Program Manager
- Compile and organize client records
- Attend trainings to further develop accounting taxation knowledge as part of an ongoing professional development program
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Community Engagement Specialist, Northern BC | Access DTC
December 16, 2025 by DABC
Open: December 15, 2025
Closes: January 9, 2026
Location: Prince George, BC
Category: Community and Social Services Job
Type: Full-time
Salary: $54,000
Job Description
The Access DTC program provides direct support through the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and related benefits including the Child Disability Benefit, Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) and Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) to promote financial literacy and financial security for people with disabilities in British Columbia. Access to the DTC and related benefits has become more relevant, as many people with disabilities will need the DTC to apply for federal programs like the Canada Disability Benefit. Through a new initiative, the Access DTC program will promote local supports and services to communities around the northern region of BC. We are seeking an advocate, passionate about social justice issues to join our dynamic team and help deepen our impact in Northern BC.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide one-on-one support (remote and in person) for people with disabilities to apply for the DTC and related benefits. Direct services will include facilitating mobile clinics across Northern BC and will require access to a motor vehicle to travel around the region.
- Develop and lead the community awareness and outreach strategies for the project using a variety of means including the development of educational materials, delivery of virtual and in-person workshops, and establishment of new community partnerships to improve DTC/RDSP uptake in Northern BC.
- Create and deliver training modules to community service providers as well as health, educational, and financial professionals on the DTC/RDSP/related benefits to build capacity for sustained support within local communities.
- Work closely with Access DTC program partners and community partners by attending regular internal team meetings and meetings with partners.
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Volunteer Tax Preparers: Tax AID DABC
Who We Are
Since 1977, Disability Alliance BC (DABC) has been a provincial, cross-disability voice in British Columbia. We champion issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities through our direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research, and publications.
Our mission: to support people, with all disabilities, to live with dignity, independence, and as equal and full participants in the community.
Program Description
Tax AID DABC 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 their taxes.
Job Description
DABC is seeking several volunteers who are passionate about community work to join our Tax AID program, year-round. Volunteers will work one-on-one to assist people with disabilities with their income taxes, with supervision of the Senior Tax Advocate. Volunteers will work remotely and will be able to set their own schedule.
Skills and Assets
Successful Volunteers must have:
- 2+ years of experience with client tax filling, including self-employment taxes
- Good computer and technology skills; (Microsoft Office Suite, experience working with UFile is an asset)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A strong desire to help and serve our community of people with disabilities
- An ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Successful Volunteers must also be able to:
- Pass a Criminal Record Check
- Obtain an EFILE number (personal tax filings are current; no outstanding tax debt; not in bankruptcy)
Duties
- Complete income tax returns in accordance with Revenue Canada guidelines
- Report questions or concerns to the Income Tax Clinic supervisor
Benefits of Volunteering
- Help individuals get or maintain uninterrupted access to benefits and credits
- Give back to the community
- Increase personal tax knowledge
- Gain new skills and improve existing ones
- Receive training, support, and reference materials including free tax software
Training and Orientation
- Orientation to Tax AID DABC programs, policies, and procedures
- Canada Revenue Agency online webinars
- Virtual supervision by Income Tax Clinic supervisor
Application Deadline: rolling application until all spots are filled
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.
If you are interested in applying, please submit a resume to Cynthia Minh, Director, Tax AID, cynthia@dabc.ca (Please indicate “Volunteer Tax Preparer” in the email subject line.