On February 10th, the Province of BC announced the phasing in of a new B.C. Children and Youth Disability Benefit program and B.C. Children and Youth Disability Supplement, replacing the current autism funding program. With these changes, which were developed in consultation with families, service providers and experts, the Province aims to reach thousands more children and youth with a range of disabilities. 

Details of the new Benefit and Supplement, as reported in the Province’s news release: 

• Over the course of 2026 and 2027, the new B.C. Children and Youth Disability Benefit will launch to provide families of children with significant disabilities with $6,500 or $17,000 per year based on their individual needs. 

• Starting July 2027, a new income-tested B.C. Children and Youth Disability Supplement will also become available to families with any child under age 18 who is eligible for the federal Disability Tax Credit. The supplement will provide up to $6,000 per year (based on the level of family net income), which families can use to pay for therapies, supports and services they believe are most helpful. The new supplement is designed to support families with middle and low incomes. 

DABC is very heartened by the opportunity for a wider diversity of children with disabilities and their families to receive key supports, and applaud the Province for taking these steps toward equitable access to financial support.  

We also recognize that some families receiving current autism supports may feel uneasy about these changes. We hope that these families will continue to receive the supports they need.  

Open: December 15, 2025
Closes: January 9, 2026
Location: Prince George, BC
Category: Community and Social Services Job
Type: Full-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.

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.

The successful applicant must:

• Have a minimum 2 years combined post-secondary education and/or applicable work experience
• Be able to work effectively with people with disabilities
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts in plain language
• Be computer literate and proficient with word-processing software including the Microsoft Office Suite
• Be self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work effectively with a team
• Have excellent organizational skills
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive client information
• Have a driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle
• Have a laptop
• Be able to pass a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.

The following are strong assets for this position: 

• Experience with disability benefits, including the DTC, and related benefits
• Experience in the non-profit sector
• Experience with community outreach or program planning
• Experience with presenting complex information to diverse audiences
• Lived experience with a disability and/or supporting people with disabilities
• Experience with legal research
• Understanding of anti-oppression principles
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong knowledge of social media
• Access to a printer

Salary: $54,000 per year

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 full-time for 5 days per week at 8 hours a day (including 1 hour as a paid lunch break) and is a fully remote opportunity; the successful candidate may be required to work at the office of a community partner organization when conducting in-person appointments. The successful candidate will be living in Northern BC.

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 Cynthia Minh (Director, Tax AID & Access DTC) at cynthia@dabc.ca using the subject heading “Job Application: Access DTC Community Engagement Specialist, Northern BC” no phone calls please.

Applications are due no later than midnight on January 9, 2026. DABC welcomes all applications, however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Applicants must be legally allowed to work in Canada.

DABC has signed on to the following statement from the National Disability Network regarding Budget 2025.

You can also download the statement in English here and in French here.

For immediate release – Ottawa, November 6, 2025

Budget 2025 Leaves 27% of Canadians Without a Plan to Participate in the Economy

Budget 2025 takes some steps to improve access but fails to recognize the economic imperative of including people with disabilities in Canada’s economy. People with disabilities (27% of Canadians aged 15 and over) contribute as workers, entrepreneurs, and consumers, yet remain excluded from meaningful economic participation. This budget provides no clear roadmap to enable this participation, offers no new adequacy funding for the Canada Disability Benefit, and creates a potential risk to disability programs given significant savings targets at Employment and Social Development Canada.

What the budget includes

• Steps to ease benefit access, including simplified tax filing for low-income Canadians
• Measures to support Disability Tax Credit (DTC) medical certification
• Signals that the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) may become ‘exempt from income’ for qualifying for other benefits.
• Measures to address negative effects on the value of the DTC as a result of reductions to marginal tax rates

We are pleased with these measures which should reduce some access barriers. However, without adequate benefits and supports, people with disabilities cannot fully participate in the economy.

What’s missing and what’s at risk

• No commitment to increase the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB)
• ESDC directed to achieve significant savings with no clarity on which programs face cuts (creating potential risk to disability-related programs)
• Eligibility for the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) remains tied to the restrictive Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
• Major federal housing and infrastructure investments lack clear, measurable accessibility requirements

What the National Disability Network is calling for

The National Disability Network calls on the federal government to:

• Publish a plan for the Canada Disability Benefit outlining a clear timeline for a fully funded and adequate benefit
• Broaden CDB eligibility beyond the Disability Tax Credit through co-design with disability-led organizations
• Ensure provincial and territorial governments do not claw back the CDB by reducing provincial and territorial disability benefits, so people receive the full value of the CDB
• Embed measurable accessibility requirements across all major federal investments
• Clarify the impact of ESDC program reductions and consult disability-led organizations consistent with CRPD Article 4.3, and advance Articles 12 and 19 by protecting legal capacity and funding community-based supports

The Government of Canada cannot advance its growth and prosperity agenda – and Canada cannot reach its full economic potential – if people with disabilities continue to be undervalued and excluded.

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Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians
Canadian Association of the Deaf (CAD-ASC)
Autism Alliance of Canada | Alliance canadienne de l’autisme
Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf
Canadian Down Syndrome Society
CCRW
CNIB
Council of Canadians with Disabilities
Daily Bread Food Bank
Disability Without Poverty
Environmental Health Association of Canada
Environmental Health Association of Québec
L’Arche Canada
March of Dimes Canada
Muscular Dystrophy Canada
People First of Canada
Plan Institute
Realize Canada
Rick Hansen Foundation
Spinal Cord Injury Canada
Thunder Bay & District Injured Workers Support Group
Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility
Inclusion Canada
Independent Living Canada
Indigenous Disability Canada
Disability Alliance BC

About the National Disability Network

The National Disability Network (NDN) is a pan-Canadian coalition of over 40 member organizations committed to advancing inclusion, accessibility, and equity for people with disabilities in Canada. The NDN advocates for systemic change through collaborative policy development, government engagement, and community mobilization. It operates on the principle of “nothing about us, without us,” ensuring that people with disabilities are meaningfully involved in shaping the policies and programs that affect their lives.

Media contact

National Disability Network / Réseau national pour les personnes en situation de handicap
Email: info@nationaldisabilitynetwork.ca