Tax Season is almost here! The CRA will re-open online filing on February 23rd, 2026.
Need help filing your taxes for the 2025 tax year (or previous years)?
Tax AID DABC offers one-on-one tax filing assistance in person, by phone, and by video conference. If you are a person with a disability living in BC on a low income, we can help with filings for current and previous years. We can also help you gather the documents necessary to file your taxes.
To access our online booking service or for contact info, please visit our website: Book your tax appointment.
Open: January 15, 2026 Closes: January 30, 2026 Location: Vancouver BC Category: Community and Social Services Type: Full-time Salary: $48,000 – $52,000 depending on experience
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
Access DTC Program
The Access DTC program works through several partnerships and initiatives to provide 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). Our aim is 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.
Tax AID
Tax AID is a DABC program that 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 income taxes for current and previous years. In addition to simple tax filing, we help with self-employment income, outstanding amounts owed to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), applying for other tax related government programs/benefits, and matters related to financial literacy.
Job Description
DABC is seeking a Program Assistant for our Tax AID and Access DTC programs. This role contributes to maintaining the quality and sustainability of program services. The Program Assistant will assist managers of both the Tax AID and Access DTC teams in supporting the day-to-day operations of both programs by supporting client intake and inquiries, maintaining program policies and procedures, developing program materials, coordinating outreach activities, and other tasks as reasonably required.
Responsibilities:
Working alongside the Tax AID and Access DTC Program Managers,
Respond to client inquiries over the phone, email, and in-person
Screen clients for eligibility of Access DTC and Tax AID services and conduct initial client intake
Ensure regular update of any program materials, including program manuals, educational resources, community resources and contacts list
Maintain and organize physical and digital files, as well as other program materials in the office
Provide accurate statistical information on participant activities for evaluations and reporting purposes
Provide information and support to people with disabilities on the DTC, RDSP, CDB, and other tax related issues
Keep up to date on any changes to policy and procedures relevant to the Access DTC and Tax AID programs
Liaise with community partners to schedule and arrange specific outreach activities
Assist in the development of marketing and communications strategies
Support the Tax AID and Access DTC advocates with daily tasks
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 the ability to communicate complex concepts in plain language
Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and staff across many diverse backgrounds
Be self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work effectively with a team as well as independently
Maintain a professional, respectful, and empathetic demeanor with clients and have the ability to manage client expectations as it relates to the capacity and scope of DABC’s services
Have excellent organizational and critical thinking skills
Be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel, Word and Outlook.
Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of client information
Be able to manage and sort through a significant volume of incoming communication.
Strong assets for this position:
Working knowledge of federal tax and financial programs for people with disabilities including the Disability Tax Credit, Registered Disability Savings Plan, Canada caregiver amount and other deductions
Knowledge of tax law
Experience with community outreach or program planning
Experience in the non-profit sector
Experience with a disability and/or supporting people with disabilities
Knowledge and understanding of community resources available to people with disabilities
Understanding of anti-oppression principles
Experience working with design tools including Canva, or Adobe Creative Suite
A driver’s license
Salary: $48,000 – $52,000 depending on experience.
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 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 Cynthia Minh, Director of Access DTC & Tax AID at cynthia@dabc.ca using the subject heading “Job Application: Program Assistant” no phone calls please.
Applications are due no later than midnight on January 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.
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
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 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
The successful applicant must:
Have more than 2 years of proven experience for clients using income tax preparation software (e.g., UFile) to prepare income tax returns
Be able to work effectively with people with disabilities
Possess a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience
Meet the requirements to be a tax filer through CRA’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Preparation (CVITP) program
Be self-motivated and adaptable and able to work effectively with a team
Be detail-oriented and have excellent organizational skills
Have strong verbal and written communication skills
Understand the importance of preserving the confidentiality of sensitive client information
Be computer literate and proficient with word-processing software, including the Microsoft Office Suite
Be comfortable working in the office and remotely
Be available for occasional travel to communities across Lower Mainland
The following are strong assets for this position:
Knowledge of tax law
Volunteer or coordination experience with the Canadian Revenue Agency’s CVITP Program
Working knowledge of income tax programs for people with disabilities including the Disability Tax Credit, Canada caregiver amount and other deductions
Completion of an accounting or tax certificate or diploma/degree
Salary: $54,000 – $58,000 depending on experience
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 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 Cynthia Minh (Director, Tax AID) at cynthia@dabc.ca using the subject heading “Job Application: Tax Preparer & Advocate” 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.
