Tax Clinic Assistant

Job Title: Tax Clinic Assistant

Start date: February 9, 2026; End date: May 1, 2026

Full-time Contract – 35 hours/week - $25/hour

DEADLINE TO APPLY: January 22, 2026

About ACSA Community Services:

Do you believe in a world where everyone has equal opportunities, where community support helps dreams come true? ACSA Community Services is your gateway to making this vision a reality. As a cornerstone of the community for over 50 years, ACSA has been dedicated to uplifting those in need.   We offer vital programs like youth empowerment initiatives, emergency food and housing services, and newcomer supports to help individuals and families thrive. We are diligent in supporting our neighbours in Scarborough, North York and York Region. By getting involved, you're not just giving aid; you're becoming a part of our mission to build a brighter, more equitable future.

ACSA's Financial Empowerment and Problem Solving (FEPS) program hosts an annual free Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinic during March and April. Our clients are individuals, couples, families, newcomers, students, seniors, and unhoused people who meet the CVITP eligibility criteria, most of whom reside in Scarborough. In 2025, our tax clinic volunteers prepared almost 2,000 tax returns for those living on a low income.

Year-round, the FEPS program provides one-on-one support with tax filing and financial problem-solving. Education and public awareness regarding financial literacy are also offered to community members and organizations.

Who we are looking for:

We are accepting applications from candidates who will support our annual free tax clinic as a Tax Clinic Assistant. You will assist the Tax Clinic Coordinator and Tax Clinic Staff in executing a successful tax clinic by performing administrative, supervisory, and translation tasks.

You will work 5 days between Monday and Saturday out of the FEPS office at 4155 Sheppard Ave East and/or on-site at one or more of our three Scarborough locations in March and April 2025:

· Main site at 4155 Sheppard Ave East

· Chester Le Community Corner at 201 Chester Le Blvd

· Dorset Park Community Hub at 1911 Kennedy Rd

About the role:

You will be asked to provide administrative support to the tax clinic team. This includes:

· answering/returning clients' tax appointment calls

· conducting in-person and over the phone eligibility screening

· scheduling tax appointments; keeping detailed records of communications with clients; gathering statistics; making reminder calls,

· supporting clients on-site with completion of their intakes and/or providing language translation, when necessary,

· performing reception duties, and other administrative tasks as assigned by the Tax Clinic Coordinator.

About you:

· Must speak one of the following languages:Arabic, Spanish, Cantonese/Mandarin, Ukrainian, Farsi, Dari, or Pashto

· Eligible to register with CVITP and complete the trainings, as assigned by the Tax Clinic Coordinator

· Previous tax filing experience and eligibility to obtain EFile # are strongly preferred

· Have previous administrative experience; able to supervise and support admin volunteers

· Reliable, punctual, a quick learner and a self-starter; able to work independently or with minimal supervision within a fast-paced team environment

· Attention to detail and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions

· Strong computer and accurate data entry skills; comfortable with Google, MS Office, and Teams applications

· Strong communication and organizational skills

· Understanding of the challenges experienced by low-income individuals; solid understanding of the importance of the confidentiality

· Awareness of, and sensitivity to, issues of poverty and homelessness

· Must provide police clearance

What we offer:

· Salary $25.00/hr

· Program-specific training

· Ongoing support provided by the tax clinic Staff

· A chance to help people living on a low income

· An amazing work culture full of great, caring people truly committed to changing lives

To apply, submit your resume via email (cover letter & resume in one attachment; indicate your language skills) to:

Attention: Gosia Dabrowska Email:

(Please quote Tax Clinic Assistant in the subject line of email)

No phone calls please.

ACSA is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and/or persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position. However, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

If you are contacted by ACSA regarding a job opportunity and need accommodation throughout a hiring process, please contact Yamini de Costa at This address is for accommodation inquiries ONLY. Job applications sent to it will not be considered.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person