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Are you graduating University or College this school year? The CRA is recruiting for SP-05 & AU-01 career opportunities in Accounting & Auditing for the Atlantic Region!

This notice of job opportunity is closed and you can no longer submit an application.

Group and level
AU-001
Location
Summerside, Charlottetown, Moncton, Saint John, Bathurst, Halifax, Sydney, St. John's
Appointment Type
Anticipatory: Term, Permanent, Lateral Move, Acting, Promotion
Closing Date
October 17, 2022 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Pool to be created
Yes
Salary range
$64,605 to $84,590
Region
Atlantic
Language
Various linguistic profiles
Requisition number
58591184
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About the job

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

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer some of the most sought-after benefits:

  • CPA-Approved Training Office
  • Excellent career development opportunities
  • Flexible schedules
  • Generous vacation leave 
  • Healthcare plan, access to an advantageous pension plan & employee assistance Program (EAP)
  • Work environment that supports a diverse workforce

For more information on working for the CRA, view our promotional video: The Canada Revenue Agency – We're More Than Just Taxes.

A few key activities could include :

AU-01:

  • Auditing taxpayers' returns, books, records, taxpayer requests, and supporting documents to confirm and enforce compliance with the statutes administered by the CRA. Prepares working papers, letters and reports to support work completed and compiles asset information to assist in the collection of taxpayer indebtedness.
  • Planning how the audit will be conducted; reviews documents and researches legislation, jurisprudence, publications and policies.
  • Discussing with taxpayers and/or their representatives technical and contentious issues, proposed reassessments, and recommendations regarding penalties and consideration of waiving of interest.

SP-05:

  • An Income Tax Auditor will audit of returns, assigned in accordance with the Planning Guidelines, to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Income Tax Act and other statutes administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

AND/OR

  • An Excise Tax Auditor/Examiner will audit and examination of returns and/or applications, assigned in accordance with the Planning Guidelines, to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Excise Tax Act and other statutes administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Virtual reporting may be possible, if operational requirements permit.

Various Linguistic profiles: 

English Essential

Bilingual Imperative-Various linguistic profiles.

The pool established from this staffing process may be used to staff similar positions.

To apply

Who can apply

Persons living in Canada and Canadian citizens living abroad who will be graduating from a recognized or authorized post-secondary institution (e.g. college, CEGEP, university) with acceptable specialization in accounting between September 2022 and June 2023.

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

AND eligible veterans and Canadian Forces members

Please note that this process will be used to staff positions in the Atlantic Region. If you are a candidate from the general public and are residing elsewhere than within a commuting distance from an office in the Atlantic Region, you will have to pay for any expenses related to your participation in this staffing process, as well as any relocation costs if you receive an offer of employment from this process. 

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as the closing date and time on this notice of job opportunity may change. We may extend it if we do not have enough candidates apply or shorten it if we have a large number of candidates apply.

Essential staffing requirements

To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements.

Education

degree or diploma from a recognized postsecondary institution with acceptable specialization in accounting received between September 2022 and June 2023

For AU-01 positions:

The CRA's minimum education standard for AU.     

For SP-05 positions:

The CRA's minimum education standard for SP jobs requiring intermediate accounting: SP Accounting

Note: By the closing date and time of this poster, you must upload your education credentials (including school transcripts) showing that you have (or will 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 you are expected to graduate between September 2022 and June 2023 or that your diploma or degree was conferred, along with your name, institution and level of education.

Failure to do so can result in your application not being considered further. We will not accept editable documents. For any questions on education eligibility, please contact the email address indicated below.

The CRA will accept foreign credentials as long as they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials at Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials.

Candidates with foreign designations must have their designation confirmed by the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA Canada). Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate.

Experience

No experience required.

Asset staffing requirements

We may use the following asset staffing requirements to screen applications and may limit the number of candidates to be considered further in this staffing process by using a top-down approach.

  • Cognitive abilities, behavioural competencies, traits, and drivers – Korn Ferry Unsupervised Internet Test.

All candidates should ensure that a current resume is attached to the Document section of their Candidate profile i.e. attach it to your application at the moment you submit it.

Assessment

Additional asset staffing requirements may also be identified, assessed, and used as part of this staffing process. Any additional asset requirements will be communicated to candidates prior to being used.

  • Experience*
  • Interview
  • Ability to interpret and apply legislation
  • Second Language Evaluation
  • Knowledge of the Income Tax Act and/or Excise Tax Act
  • Additional education or training
  • Start date
  • Minimize business disruption
  • Employment Equity

*The experience criteria listed on this notice of job opportunity may be further defined when making appointment decisions from this staffing process.

We may limit the number of candidates to be considered further in this staffing process by using a top-down approach to select candidates. 

Candidates are encouraged to submit their online application, education credentials and all required documents as soon as possible. Candidates will be screened against the prerequisite staffing requirements on an on-going basis. If you meet the prerequisite staffing requirements, you may be invited to an assessment.

Conditions of employment

  • Reliability Status
  • 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

CRA prioritizes diversity and inclusion and is firmly committed to providing a diverse workforce that reflects the population we serve.  CRA's National Employment Equity (EE) Staffing Strategy strives to eliminate EE gaps for the four EE designated groups:

  • Indigenous peoples
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Members of visible minorities
  • Women

Where an EE gap exists at the time of appointment, EE may be used as an appointment criterion for permanent and temporary appointments/staffing actions over six months made through this process.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, public health recommendations and restrictions are in place across Canada and may change as circumstances evolve. You may be required to temporarily work remotely (e.g. from home). Further information will be provided if you are selected for the position.

Want to know more?

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

The CRA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. To find out more, consult Employment equity, diversity and inclusion at the CRA. We encourage you to complete the Employment Equity (EE) Staffing questionnaire as part of your application if you wish to be considered for staffing actions using the EE staffing requirement in this process. Your questionnaire response will be retained on file for the duration of the staffing process. If you do not complete the questionnaire, you will not be considered for any staffing actions using the EE 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 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.

Contact

Name: Atlantic Staffing Team
Email address: Atlantic - Staffing / Atlantique - Dotation (CRA/ARC)


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