Open: November 13, 2025
Closes: November 28, 2025
Location: Vancouver, 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

DABC is seeking a Community Advocate to join our Advocacy Access Team. The Advocate will be responsible for individual and community advocacy relating to provincial disability benefits (known as PWD). The Advocate will also acquire extensive knowledge about provincial and territorial disability assistance programs across Canada to expand our advocacy and supports

Responsibilities:

• Assist people with disabilities with applications and appeals relating to provincial disability (Persons with Disabilities and Persons with Persistent and Multiple Barriers)
• Facilitate workshops/webinars about provincial disability benefits for community organizations, people with disabilities, healthcare professionals, and other interested individuals and groups
• Conduct an environmental scan of available services related to disability assistance across the country to understand existing supports and prevailing gaps that can be mitigated with our support
• Be a resource for community advocates and individuals on policy and legislation governing disability assistance in BC and beyond

The successful applicant must:

• Have a minimum 2 years combined post-secondary education and/or applicable work experience
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate complex concepts in plain language
• Be able to work effectively with people with disabilities from a client-centered approach
• Be self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work effectively with a team
• Have strong analytical and research skills
• Have excellent organizational skills
• Be computer literate and proficient with word-processing software including the Microsoft Office Suite
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive client information

The following are strong assets for this position:

• Experience with provincial disability assistance benefits in BC (PWD/PPMB)
• Knowledge of provincial disability assistance benefits outside of BC
• Experience in the non-profit sector
• Background in law, social work, or a related field
• Lived experience with a disability and/or supporting people with disabilities
• Experience with legal research
• Understanding of anti-oppression principles

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 spending account

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 hybrid work opportunity; the successful candidate may be required to work at the Downtown Vancouver 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. During your initial training, you will be required to be in the office 5 days a week until successful completion of training.

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.

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 Sharareh Saremi, Program Manager of Advocacy Access at sharareh@dabc.ca using the subject heading “Job Application: Community Advocate B” no phone calls please.

Applications are due no later than midnight on November 28, 2025. DABC welcomes all applications, however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Applicants must be legally allowed to work in Canada.

Open: July 9, 2025

Closes: August 7, 2025

Location: Vancouver

Category: Non-Profit Legal Job

Type: Part-time 4 days per week

Salary: $41,600

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 champions issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities. Our vision is for people with all disabilities to live with dignity, independence, and as equal and full participants in the community. We envision a future where people with disabilities are recognized for their inherent worth as individuals, and as valued members of society. Our mission is to promote a more inclusive and equitable society for people with all disabilities through our direct services, community partnerships, systemic 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 services on certain disability-related areas of law. A very important part of our service is information and referral services for people with disabilities seeking help about areas of law we cannot assist with.

Job Description

DLC is seeking a part-time Legal Assistant to join our team. The primary focus of this position will be to provide legal assistant support to the clinic’s lawyers, as well as supporting our intake, information and referral team.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting clinic lawyers with litigation files and general administrative support to the clinic.
• Intake of new clients, including providing information and referral services where appropriate
• Support for summary advice appointments, including communicating with clients about information and documents needed for upcoming appointments, and setting appointments in lawyer calendars

The successful applicant must:

• Have lived experience with a disability and/or experience supporting people with disabilities
• 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. Experience with Clio or other legal services or data file management software would be a strong asset
• Ability to work effectively with clients, members and staff across many diverse backgrounds

The following are strong assets for this position:

• Have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts in plain language
• Experience working in a legal office, especially a non-profit legal clinic
• Training or experience as a legal assistant and/or familiarity with BC courts and legal research resources
• Experience carrying out administrative tasks
• Experience in the non-profit sector
• Skills and experience in de-escalation and conflict management
• Knowledge of and experience with anti-oppressive practices
• Familiarity with legal services available to low-income people in BC

Wages and Benefits

Salary:

This position is for 32 hours, 4 days, per week at $41,600 annually. Alternatively, this position is also open to candidates wishing to only work 24 hours, 3 days, per week at $31,200 annually.  This position offers the following benefits after a three-month probationary period:

• 12 days of paid vacation annually (based on 32 hours per week)
• 14 days of paid sick leave annually (based on 32 hours per week)
• 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 position at four 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 days a week, and at home the rest of the time.

The position is located in Vancouver, on the Unceded Territories of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish Nations.

Equity-seeking groups

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, 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 a resume and brief cover letter addressed to margery@dabc.ca using the subject heading “Job Application: Law Clinic Assistant”. No phone calls please.

Applications are due no later than 4:30 p.m. on August 7, 2025. DABC welcomes all applications, however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.