Together Against Poverty Society is hiring a full-time, permanent position for a Tenant Legal Advocate. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026. Located in Victoria on the territory of the Ləkʷəŋən (Lekwungen) peoples, TAPS is one of the largest anti-poverty organizations on Vancouver Island. TAPS specializes in face-to-face legal advocacy services. Through our work, we seek to have a positive impact on people's lives in ways that honour and promote human rights, justice, and a healthy, sustainable community.
Interested applicants can apply by sending a cover letter and CV by email to our Executive Director, Douglas King: ([email protected]).
Job Description (Nature of the Position)
The primary job responsibilities for this position are as follows:
1. Provide legal information and summary legal advice to low-income tenants who are in a residential tenancy contract governed by the Residential Tenancy Act;
2. Provide legal advocacy representation at the Residential Tenancy Branch for low-income tenants who are engaged in residential tenancy disputes;
3. Work with our other tenant legal advocates and lawyers to advance legal writing, research, and the preparation of our public policy initiatives;
4. Assist with public legal education presentations to community organizations and their clients concerning residential tenancy rights and responsibilities;
5. Help prepare activity reports and statistics for potential funders and for the TAPS annual report;
6. On occasion draft literary pieces for our newsletter Taproot and our website, and in consultation with management help with the drafting of press releases and communications relating to our work;
7. On occasion and with consultation of management help with fundraising appeals and grant applications relating to our tenant legal advocate work;
8. Assist the rest of staff with the general duties of the office, which are shared by all staff (for example: kitchen cleanliness, front desk support, TAPS fundraising events).
Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Education, and Skills
There are no specific educational qualifications for this position, but experience with residential tenancy matters and experience working with clients will be considered.
All applicants must have a positive and non-judgmental attitude towards low-income clients, and understand the importance of confidentiality and professional ethics in representing clients.
Wage Rate and Hours of Work (Shifts)
This position is full-time (5 days/week or 35 hours/week). All shifts are located in our Victoria office and hours of work on scheduled days cover the period of time the office is open. TAPS staff are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 374, and this position is covered by the TAPS Collective Agreement.
The current wage rate for this position is $34.75/hr, or $63,245 annual.
Start Date and Duration of Position
The start date for the position is as soon as possible. This position is permanent and has no determined end date.
Applications and Interviews
To apply please send cover letter and resume to:
Douglas King, Executive Director
[email protected]
The deadline for applications is Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026. We will be looking to schedule interviews for the week of July 27th.
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TAPS is committed to employment equity. We encourage qualified applicants from members of visible minority groups, Indigenous Peoples, people with diverse cultural backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQQIP2SAA+ people, people with lived experiences of poverty and homelessness, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.
TAPS recognizes that experience comes in many forms, many skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please apply. We know that diversity of thought makes for the best problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.
If your application is impacted by systemic barriers such as ableism, by your language background being other than English, or by any other factors that make applying less accessible to you, please let us know as we are happy to accommodate.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $34.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
