Job posting: National Tax Advocate

Opens: November 13th, 2025
Closes: November 28, 2025
Location: Anywhere in Canada (excluding Quebec)
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. 

DABC has established a national non-profit organization, Disability Alliance Canada (DAC), to extend our mission to people with disabilities across Canada. DAC offers direct service supports to help individuals across Canada access federal disability benefits and tax filing services. 

Job Description

DAC is seeking an experienced tax preparer who is passionate about community work to join our team. The Tax 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 to personal taxes
• Manage multiple client files simultaneously
• Report any questions or concerns to the Director
• Compile and organize client records
• Attend trainings to further develop accounting taxation knowledge as part of an ongoing professional development program

A 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
• Possess strong knowledge of provincial, territorial, and federal tax laws, policies, and programs
• 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 Canada

The following are not required but would be assets to the position:

• 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 DAC’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). We invite candidates living anywhere in Canada (excluding Quebec). For candidates living in Vancouver or the Lower Mainland, this will be a hybrid work opportunity; for candidates living in anywhere else in Canada (excluding Quebec), this will be a remote position.  

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

Commitment to Equity 

DAC 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 a resume and brief covering letter addressed Cynthia Minh, Program Director at cynthia@dabc.ca using the subject heading “Job Application: National Tax Advocate”. No phone calls please. 

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

Applicants must be legally allowed to work in Canada.