For many Canadians with disabilities, applying for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) can be an important first step toward accessing financial supports and programs. However, there are often barriers to easy access, including financial barriers.
The Canada Revenue Agency confirms that applicants are responsible for any fees their medical practitioner charges to complete a DTC application. While those fees may be claimable as a medical expense on a tax return, that does not help those who need to pay the bill today. For someone living with a disability, that upfront cost can be enough to make an already complicated process even harder.
In 2026, the federal government introduced a new $150 supplemental Canada Disability Benefit payment intended to help offset the cost of obtaining the DTC. This is an important step toward recognizing that the cost of obtaining medical certification can be a barrier. However, the payment is not available for everyone who applies for or receives the DTC. The $150 supplemental payment is only available for people approved for the DTC who also qualify for the Canada Disability Benefit monthly payment.
There are Canadians who may qualify for the DTC but not the Canada Disability Benefit because of the CDB’s eligibility requirements. For those people, the cost of having a medical practitioner complete the application remains an out-of-pocket expense. This is the gap we at Disability Alliance BC are aiming to address.
We’re relaunching our DTC Medical Fees Fund to help reduce one of the financial barriers that stand between a person and the support they may be entitled to access. No one should need to abandon the DTC application process because they can’t afford the medical practitioner fee. Our DTC Medical Fees Fund is designed to help address this gap.
We’re asking our community, supporters, organizations, professionals, and donors to help us build this fund. Every contribution helps remove the financial barrier from someone trying to access the DTC, and your donation can help someone take that next step.
$25 can help us begin building a fund that is there when someone needs it.
$50 can help offset part of a medical practitioner’s fee.
$100 can make a meaningful contribution toward helping someone complete their DTC application.
$250 or more can help us support multiple applicants.
You can also help us spread the word about this fund to your friends, families, and networks. Together we can help remove the financial barriers that stand between Canadians and the supports available to them.
For many Canadians with disabilities and their families, the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and Registered Disabilities Savings Plan (RDSP) may seem complicated and out of reach. Understanding how these programs work together can make a meaningful difference for planning for the future.
Throughout RDSP Awareness Month in 2026, we’ll be exploring the theme: there’s more to the DTC and RDSP than you think.
The Disability Tax Credit is more than just a tax credit; it can open doors to other federal programs and benefits, including access to the RDSP. The RDSP is also more than just a savings account; it’s a long-term financial planning tool designed to help people with disabilities build financial security, with government grants and bonds adding to personal contributions.
There are also important details that many people just don’t know: eligibility rules which are changing in 2027 to make access easier, contribution and withdrawal strategies, government incentives, beneficiary and holder considerations, deadlines, and special provisions for people whose circumstances may change (for example, those with shortened life expectancies).
This month, we seek to make these programs easier to understand and help British Columbians ask better questions. Whether you are a person with a disability, a parent or caregiver, a family member, a financial professional, service provider, healthcare provider, or someone supporting a friend or loved one, RDSP Awareness Month 2026 is an opportunity to look beyond the basics and discover what you may have been missing.
Follow our social media and check our blog throughout the month to learn more.
Position: Facilities Assistant Open: September 15, 2026 Closes: September 30, 2026 Location: Vancouver, BC Category: Facilities and Office Administration Type: Full-time Salary: $52,800
Who We Are
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.
About the Position
Reporting to the Office Manager, the Facilities Assistant will carry out general office tasks, workspace set up and maintenance, and vendor relationships to ensure a safe, efficient, and well-maintained office and welcoming environment. They will assist the Office Manager with basic repairs, maintaining inventory of office supplies and equipment, coordinate facility vendor services, and handle administrative support to optimize workplace functionality.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with scheduling and overseeing preventative maintenance, repairs, and renovations for building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
Assist with on and off boarding of staff and volunteers, for example: setting up workstations (including computer equipment) and assisting with access needs and ID badges.
Facilitate office moves
Minor repairs such as changing lightbulbs and assembling office furniture.
Liaise with third-party service providers, contractors, and building management for cleaning, security, and repairs.
Manage office inventory, including IT items, furniture, equipment and stocking of all office supplies (stationery/pantry/cleaning supplies and other sundries).
Liaising with staff on file storage and management
Conduct daily health and safety checks throughout the office and ensures building regulations are being followed.
Ensuring office cleanliness between daily janitorial visits.
Respond to building maintenance emergencies and address security protocols.
Support in the development and revision of related policies and documents
Coordinate social events such as the annual staff picnic, end of year holiday party and other staff events
The successful applicant must have:
Post-secondary education in a relevant field such as office administration and or facilities management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Functional proficiency with office technology and building infrastructure
Knowledge and/or experience with workspace set up (connecting monitors, keyboard, mouse and camera to computer)
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trust and maintain supportive relationships with employees across diverse backgrounds.
Ability to act ethically and handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
Strong organizational, time management, and administrative skills, including the ability to manage multiple time sensitive requests simultaneously such as repairs, maintenance and administrative tasks.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
Proficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, and client database systems.
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
The following are strong assets for this position:
Experience in the non-profit sector
Experience with a disability and/or supporting people with disabilities
Salary: $52,800 annually
This position offers the following benefits after a three-month probationary period:
15 days of paid vacation annually
18 days of paid sick leave annually
100% of the cost of extended health and dental care benefit premiums
2 weeks of paid time off during DABC’s annual holiday office closure in December
Employee wellness benefit
Working hours and location
This position is 5 days per week at 8 hours a day (including 1 hour as a paid lunch break). The successful candidate will be required to work in the office five days a week.
The position is located in downtown Vancouver, on the traditional, ancestral and stolen lands of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples
Please note, the DABC office will be moving to 41st and Cambie area by approximately early 2027.
About your work area
You will be assigned your own desk in an open area (collaborative space). There are designated quiet spaces which staff can book when needed. DABC also provides noise canceling headphones as the noise level can be elevated at times. The office lighting consists of fluorescent as well as natural lighting. This position will require the candidate to safely negotiate the use of a ladder, tools, and other office equipment. This position will require the candidate to walk around and/or stand for periods of time.
Commitment to Equity
DABC is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of inclusion, anti-ableism, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented, including Indigenous persons, people of colour, and people of all sexual orientations, gender expressions and identities. People with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
Importantly, we are looking for people who want to make a long-term commitment to our organization and have a strong desire to uphold the rights and dignities of people with disabilities.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume and brief covering letter addressed to Kimberley Payne, Office Manager at kimberley@dabc.ca using the subject heading “Job Application: Facilities Assistant”. Inquiries about this position may be emailed to the above noted email address. In the interest of fairness during the recruitment process, meeting requests regarding this position will not be granted. No phone calls, please.
Applications are due no later than midnight on September 30, 2026. DABC welcomes all applications, however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Applicants must be legally allowed to work in Canada.
