DAC Job Opportunity: National DTC Advocate

Open: June 3, 2026
Closes: June 19, 2026
Location: Anywhere in Canada (excluding Quebec)
Category: Community and Social Services Job
Type: Full-time (1-year fixed term)
Salary: $58,000

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, publications and 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 – National DTC Advocate

We are seeking an advocate passionate about social justice issues to help promote financial literacy and financial security for people with disabilities across Canada.   

As a National DTC Advocate, you will join our dynamic national DTC team, working one-on-one with people with disabilities to provide in-depth support for the DTC and related benefits including the Child Disability Benefit, Canada Disability Benefit and Registered Disability Savings Plan.

You will help raise awareness about the DTC through the development of strategic partnerships and community outreach. You are also an active team member, able to contribute to the additional administrative responsibilities associated with the day-to-day operation of the program.

The successful applicant must:

• Be able to work effectively with people with disabilities
• 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
• Be computer literate and proficient with word-processing software including the Microsoft Office Suite
• Be available for occasional travel across Canada
• Be self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work effectively with a team
• Have excellent organizational skills
• Have strong knowledge of social media
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive client information

The following are strong assets for this position:

• Experience with the DTC and other disability benefits (e.g. RDSP, Child Disability Benefit, Canada Pension Plan-Disability)
• Experience in the non-profit sector
• Experience with community outreach or program planning
• Experience with presenting complex information to diverse audiences
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with a disability and/or supporting people with disabilities
• A driver’s license

Salary: $58,000 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 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 outside of the Lower Mainland, this will be a remote position. 

If working in the office, 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.

DAC 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

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 cover letter addressed to Cynthia Minh, Director of National Programs at cynthia@dabc.ca using the subject heading “Job Application: DAC – National DTC Advocate”. Inquires 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 by end of day on June 19, 2026. DAC welcomes all applications; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Applicants must be legally allowed to work in Canada.