CRA is hiring experienced Tax, Audit and Accounting Professionals for AU-03 Auditor Positions in the Western Region! (Amended)

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The CRA is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment with a diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. It starts with the hiring process. To find out more about the CRA's actions in support of Employment Equity (EE), diversity and inclusion (DI), and read testimonials from our employees and executives, please visit the following CRA web sites: Employment equity, diversity and inclusion and Our workforce testimonials - Canada.ca.

We encourage you to complete the EEDI Staffing questionnaire as part of your application if you wish to be considered for appointments using the EE and/or DI staffing requirement in this process. Also, ensure that you have provided consent in the EEDI staffing questionnaire for your EEDI information to be used for screening or selection. If you do not complete the questionnaire, you will not be considered for any appointments using the EE and/or DI staffing requirement in this process. If you decide to modify your response or fill out this questionnaire at a later date, please notify the contact listed at the bottom of this notice of job opportunity.

CRA's National EE Staffing Strategy strives to eliminate gaps for the four EE designated groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women. Where an EE gap exists at the time of appointment, EE may be used as an appointment criterion for permanent and temporary appointments over six months made through this process.

The mission of the CRA is to administer tax, benefits, and related programs, and ensure compliance on behalf of governments across Canada, thereby contributing to the ongoing economic and social well-being of Canadians.

The CRA offers some of the most sought-after benefit programs, career development opportunities, in addition to competitive rates of pay, among others:

• Flexible schedules to find the balance that is right for you between your work and your personal life;
• Generous leave provisions (i.e. vacation, family-related, sick days, etc.);
• A healthcare plan which covers many of life's events: medical, prescription drugs, vision care, dental care, out-of-province medical expenses and hospitalizations, etc.;
• Access to an advantageous pension plan;
• A workplace that supports workforce diversity and the development of talents. 

Come work for the CRA, one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada!

We are currently seeking talented candidates to fill various AU-03 Tax Auditor, Tax Avoidance Auditor, and International Tax Auditor positions within the following cities in the Western Region: Vancouver, (British Columbia); Surrey, (British Columbia); Victoria, (British Columbia); Kelowna, (British Columbia); Penticton, (British Columbia);  Prince George, (British Columbia); Calgary, (Alberta); Edmonton, (Alberta); Regina, (Saskatchewan); Saskatoon, (Saskatchewan); and Winnipeg, (Manitoba).

You may only be considered for appointments in locations that you indicate in your preference(s) in the application questionnaire.

*Amended* The pool(s) established from this staffing process may also be used to staff similar and lower level positions in the Western Region. No lateral move appointments will be made from this staffing process.

A few AU-03 key activities include:

• Auditing taxpayers' returns, books, records, taxpayer requests, and supporting documents to confirm and enforce compliance with the statutes administered by the CRA. Preparing working papers, letters and reports to support work completed and compiling information to assist in the collection of taxpayer indebtedness.

• Planning how the audit will be conducted; reviewing documents and researching legislation, jurisprudence, publications and policies.

• Researching, analyzing and evaluating information to identify issues having the highest potential risk of non-compliance.

• Discussing with taxpayers or their representatives complex technical and contentious issues, proposed reassessments, and recommendations regarding penalties and consideration of waiving of interest.

• Identifying and gathering data for use in referring international, valuation, tax incentive, tax avoidance, tax evasion, and third party noncompliance issues to the appropriate section for their review, including reviews for compliance with other Statutes administered by the Agency.

In the case of candidates previously terminated or rejected on probation from positions within the CRA, please note that additional verifications will be conducted. Based on the reasons for termination or rejection, an applicant may not be considered further in the staffing process/considered for appointment, as they may be deemed to not meet one or more of the staffing requirements.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Who can apply

Persons living in Canada and Canadian citizens and permanent residents living abroad.

Preference for appointment will be given to veterans, Canadian citizens and permanent residents

AND eligible veterans and Canadian Armed Forces members

AND individuals with preferred status who live or work within the general rule of minimum distance of the position(s) being staffed.

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Assessments and appointments may take place prior to the closing date and time of this notice.

Please note that this process will be used to staff positions in the locations mentioned above in the Western Region. If you are a candidate from the general public, you will have to pay for any relocation costs if you receive an offer of employment from this process. 

Qualified members and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces who receive an offer of employment are not entitled to relocation costs from the CRA. They may, however, be entitled to a final relocation from the Department of National Defence.

Essential staffing requirements

To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements:

Education

A designation from a recognized professional accounting association; 

or

The eligibility for a designation from a recognized professional accounting association; 

or

A degree from a recognized postsecondary institution with acceptable specialization in accounting.

For more information please refer to the CRA's minimum education standard for AU.

You must upload proof of your education credentials at the time you submit your application.

Candidates that possess a designation from a recognized professional accounting association must submit a scanned copy of their membership certificate, letter of admission, or annual fees invoice as proof that they meet the AU requirement. 

Candidates that do not possess an accounting designation must upload school transcripts showing that you have completed the accounting courses, the course code and grade obtained in the Education section of your Candidate Profile.

All proof of education must be clear and legible. Proof must indicate that your diploma or degree was conferred, along with your name, institution and level of education (diploma, degree, masters or PhD). 

For any questions on education eligibility, please contact the email address indicated below.

Foreign education credentials and designations

Candidates with foreign education credentials must have their education confirmed by a recognized credential assessment service and provide proof of Canadian equivalency to the staffing board. For more information visit the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials.

Candidates with a foreign accounting designation must have their designation confirmed by the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA). Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate.

Experience

You must possess one of the following experience options at the time of application:
 

Option 1: Experience acquired outside of the Canada Revenue Agency

Twenty-four (24) cumulative months or more of experience in the last five (5) years in senior level positions* working with large and/or complex corporations** in public practice, industry or other (non-CRA) government bodies performing one or more of the following functions:

• Preparation of Canadian corporate tax returns, which includes providing tax advice and interpretations related to complex issues under the Canadian Income Tax Act;
• Preparing financial statements and full cycle accounting for corporations in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); and/or
• Conducting or managing audit, review or notice to reader engagements of financial statements in accordance with Canadian auditing standards.

*Examples of senior level positions could include but are not limited to Senior Accountant, Manager, Controller, or roles that include having led a team and reviewing work in relation to complex financial reporting/taxation/audit, and/or the preparation of tax planning.

**Large and/or complex corporations generally refer to corporations with gross revenues exceeding $10 million; however, each example will be assessed for its relative complexity based on the information presented on a case-by-case basis.

or

Option 2: Experience acquired within the Canada Revenue Agency

Twenty-four (24) cumulative months or more of experience in the last five (5) years conducting or managing audits or reviews, for the purposes of administering and/or enforcing the Income Tax Act while appointed to an AU-02 level position or higher within the Canada Revenue Agency.

or

Option 3: Combination

A combination of twenty-four (24) cumulative months or more of experience in the last five (5) years under Option 1 and 2.

 

Applicants must submit the following attachments with their online application via the careers portal:

• A résumé which includes a career work history covering the last five years at minimum outlining:
  • organizations you were employed by and titles of positions occupied;
  • geographic location of the position;
  • and list of duties/responsibilities of the position(s).

• A cover letter (maximum 750 words) which describes how you meet the essential experience requirements. You must outline how you meet the above experience followed by concrete example(s).

In preparing your résumé and cover letter, consider this your opportunity to demonstrate the depth and breadth of your experience and how it meets the experience requirements mentioned above. 

Failure to attach these documents at the time of application will result in your application not being considered further.

If you are considered further, we will notify you in writing of the next step in this staffing process.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance during an assessment, such as a test or interview, you may require an accommodation, and we encourage you to ask for it. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. If we invite you to be assessed, we will send you more information on how to request accommodation measures throughout this staffing process.

Each request will be individually reviewed. You will be asked to provide information regarding your limitations to be reviewed by a trained assessment accommodation advisor. If needed, professional documentation may be requested to determine the appropriate accommodation measures.  All information will be kept confidential. 

For examples of assessment accommodations, please visit: Accommodation during an assessment as a candidate.

Minimum and essential

The minimum and essential staffing requirements indicated below will be assessed during the process and may be used to identify candidates for positions.

• Ability to effectively communicate in English – Writing
• Ability to effectively communicate in English – Verbal

Asset staffing requirements may also be assessed/applied during the staffing process and may be used to identify candidates for positions, which may include, but are not limited to:

• Employment Equity
• Dependability
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Fit
• Performance validation

You will be notified in advance of any additional asset staffing requirement(s) to be utilized.

Candidates are expected to make themselves available for assessment when scheduled. Failure to attend your scheduled assessment may result in the rejection of your application. Assessments will only be rescheduled for exceptional circumstances.

All interactions throughout this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of the qualifications listed.

Conditions of employment

• Reliability/Security: Reliability Status

Depending on the position to be staffed, you may have to satisfy other conditions of employment which may include (but not limited to):

• Willingness to work overtime
• Willingness to travel
• Valid Driver's license or personal mobility to a degree normally associated with the possession of a driver's license
• Physically work at the location of the position being staffed

We encourage you to read Important information on staffing at the CRA to find out more about staffing processes and how to apply.

CRA employees support the economic and social well-being of Canadians, and build public trust. We have high expectations, and our employees are held to the standards of conduct outlined in our Code of integrity and professional conduct and Directive on conflict of interest, gifts and hospitality, and post-employment.

Information regarding the status of your application will be communicated via the candidate profile on the CRA Careers site. We strongly encourage you to verify the email address attached to your profile and to check your messages regularly for any updates.

Name : CRA Western HR-7 / ARC Ouest RH-7 (CRA/ARC)

Email address : WPGWHR7G@cra-arc.gc.ca