Open: May 20, 2026
Closes: June 12, 2026
Location: Vancouver, BC
Category: Facilities and Office Administration
Type: Full-time
Salary: $60,000

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 Coordinator 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 coordinate repairs, maintain inventory of office supplies and equipment, coordinate facility vendor services, and handle administrative support to optimize workplace functionality.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedule and oversee 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.
• Facilitating 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: $60,000 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 41^st and Cambie area by approximately October 2026.

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 Coordinator”. 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 June 12, 2026. DABC welcomes all applications, however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Applicants must be legally allowed to work in Canada.

Position: Housing Coordinator
Open: March 30, 2026
Closes: When filled
Location: Victoria (Capital Regional District)
Category: Community and Social Services Job
Type: Full-time or Part-time
Salary: $54,000

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.

Launched in 2017, the Right Fit program (RFP) is a multi-partner service designed to address the shortage of wheelchair accessible housing in British Columbia. The program matches affordable, accessible homes and independent living supports with people who need them.

Program Description

The Right Fit Program is led by Disability Alliance BC in partnership with the Individualized Funding Resource Centre Society (IFRC) in Metro Vancouver and the Victoria Disability Resource Centre (VDRC) in the Capital Regional District. The 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 assists housing providers by matching vacant units with wheelchair users who have diverse accessibility needs and are the “right fit” tenants, ensuring the most effective use of accessible housing stock.

Job Description

Disability Alliance BC (DABC) is seeking a Housing Coordinator for the Right Fit Program in the Capital Regional District. Working under the direction of DABC’s RFP Program Manager, the Coordinator works with clients who are wheelchair users in need of affordable, accessible homes in the Capital Regional District. Additionally, the Coordinator conducts outreach to housing providers in the region, maintains an inventory of accessible rental units and completes detailed Accessibility Checklists describing accessibility features to match clients.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist eligible participants with finding and applying for accessible housing that meets their needs from start to finish.
• Conduct client intakes and holistic assessment of all disability support needs, including home supports, equipment and assistive technology.
• Conduct outreach with housing providers to promote the Right Fit Program and identify accessible housing units in the Capital Regional District.
• Coordinate with housing providers and building managers to arrange access to units to complete the Accessibility Checklist; undertake site visits to measure and record accessibility features and take photographs.
• Maintain an inventory of housing providers and accessible units.
• Match clients to housing units.
• Facilitate the transition process once a suitable home is found and fast track processes to obtain independent living supports.
• Collaborate with government agencies, service providers and client’s support networks
• Conduct outreach and participate in public presentations at workshops, conferences, and other events (virtual or in-person) to promote the Right Fit Program in the Capital Regional District
• Prepare monthly reports
• Perform other duties as assigned

The successful applicant must:

• Have post-secondary education in a relevant field such as social work, occupational therapy, community development, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience providing client-centered support, case management, or peer navigation services.
• Experience advocating for clients and coordinating services with government agencies, housing providers, and community organizations.
• Knowledge and/or experience with accessible housing, accessibility standards, building design, technology and architecture.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trust and maintain supportive relationships with clients across diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to act ethically and handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Experience conducting outreach, community engagement, and public presentations.
• Strong organizational, time management, and administrative skills, including the ability to manage multiple client files and prepare reports.
• 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.
• A Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and ability to travel within the Capital Regional District.

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: $54,000, annually, based on 8 hours per workday at 5 days per week. DABC is also open for candidates to apply for this position on a part time basis (minimum 24 hours per week, salary to be prorated accordingly).

This position offers the following benefits after a three-month probationary period:

• 15 days of paid vacation annually (based on full-time)
• 18 days of paid sick leave annually (based on full-time)
• 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 can be either full-time at 40 hours per week or part-time, (between 24 and 32 hours) at 8 hours a day (including 1 hour as a paid lunch break) and is a hybrid work opportunity; the successful candidate will be required to work in the Victoria office two or three days a week, and at home the rest of the time. The position may also require occasional travel to other BC communities and beyond.

This position is based in the Capital Regional District, on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen Nations and the W̱SÁNEĆ Nations.

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 cover letter addressed to rightfit@dabc.ca using the subject heading “Job Application: Right Fit Housing Coordinator”. 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.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. DABC welcomes all applications; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Applicants must be legally allowed to work in Canada.

Open: February 3, 2026
Closes: February 27, 2026
Location: Vancouver
Category: Non-Profit Legal Job
Type: Full-time
Salary: $65,000

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.

Program Description

The Disability Law Clinic (DLC) provides free, confidential legal services to people with disabilities across BC. We provide summary advice and representation on certain disability-related areas of law, including:

• Human rights and discrimination, including disability-related complaints to the BC Human Rights Tribunal (BCHRT) and federal human rights agencies
• Disputes about income support for people with disabilities, especially disability assistance from BC’s Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. The DLC works with DABC’s Advocacy Access program on appeals of Ministry decisions. The DLC also represents clients in applications for judicial review of certain administrative decisions
• Questions or disputes related to decision-making rights, especially in cases where BC’s Public Guardian and Trustee or a court-appointed committee make decisions on behalf of a person
• Questions about private long-term disability insurance benefits.

You can find more information about our services on our website, at https://disabilityalliancebc.org/program/disability-law-clinic/

The DLC currently consists of three lawyers, a full-time legal advocate, a part-time intake worker and a part-time legal assistant. We are seeking a new articling student for 1 year, ideally starting in May 2026.

Job Description

Duties of the articling student position include:

• representing clients in disability-related human rights complaints to the BC Human Rights Tribunal (BCHRT) and federal human rights agencies
• representing clients in appeals to BC’s Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal (EAAT), in cases involving disputes about provincial government disability benefits
• providing research support and helping the DLC’s staff lawyers to prepare applications for judicial review applications
• providing summary advice to clients on a variety of legal issues
• preparing research and briefing notes to support DABC’s ongoing systemic policy advocacy on behalf of people with disabilities
• delivering public legal education sessions, workshops, and materials for people with disabilities and disability-related organizations.
• Reviewing DABC’s helpsheets and other publications about government disability benefits, to ensure they are accurate and up to date, and developing new helpsheets in cooperation with DABC staff
• Assisting with the intake process, including: responding to inquiries from the public, going through the intake process with prospective clients, triaging requests for assistance, and ascertaining what information is needed in order to determine if a potential claim has merit
• Attending DABC staff meetings and community events.

The successful applicant must:

• Have completed and graduated from law school before May 2026, and be eligible to article as per the requirements of the Law Society of British Columbia.
• Have experience providing services to people with disabilities and/or advocating for disability justice and/or have lived experience with a disability
• Have demonstrated alignment with DABC’s vision, mission and values, including DABC’s values of accountability, mutual support, reconciliation, accessibility and intersectionality: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/about-dabc/what-we-do/
• Be technologically proficient with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Office software specifically Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients, members and staff across many diverse backgrounds
• Have up-to-date internet infrastructure and dedicated internet access
• Be legally allowed to work in Canada

The following are strong assets for this position:

• Knowledge of administrative law and judicial review processes, including federal and provincial human rights law
• Experience representing clients in administrative tribunals
• You may be expected to work at home on two or three days per week, so the ability to work independently is important.
• Experience working with people in crisis and familiarity with trauma-informed practice
• Experience with Clio or other legal services or data file management software

Wages and Benefits

Salary: $65,000

DABC pays the student’s salary for the 12-month Law Society Admission Program as well as the cost of the mandatory Professional Legal Training Course (PLTC). 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 a [hybrid/remote] position at 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (with a one-hour paid lunch break). The successful candidate may be required to work at the Downtown Vancouver office two to three days a week, and at home the rest of the time.

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.

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.

To Apply:

Please submit your application to Margery Pazdor, managing lawyer, Disability Law Clinic, margery@dabc.ca using the subject heading “Job Application Articling Position” and please include the following:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Law school transcripts
• Contact for two references
• Legal writing sample – max five pages (excerpt is fine)

Applications are due no later than 4:30 p.m. on February 27, 2026. DABC welcomes all applications, however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls, please.