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We encourage you to complete the EE Staffing questionnaire as part of your application if you wish to be considered for appointments using the EE staffing requirement in this process. Also, ensure that you have provided consent in the EE staffing questionnaire for your EE 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 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.

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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, 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/staffing actions over six months made through this process.

The Excise Duties and Taxes Officer performs taxpayer audits, regulatory reviews, licensing/registration, support for program partners, and provides technical advice under various commodity tax legislation under the Excise and Specialty Tax Directorate’s responsibility.

Some of the key activities of this Officer position include:

• Performs audits of returns, books and records, and supporting documents to determine taxpayers’ compliance with the Acts and related regulations. Reviews and assesses (approve or deny) refund claims. Prepares audit reports and working papers to support assessments and penalties and ensures that these comply with standardized policies and procedures.
• Identifies audit issues and formulates and modifies risk-based audit plans and/or coordinates activities with the supervisor. Researches CRA-administered statutes, other legislation, legal cases, CRA publications and policies in order to arrive at audit conclusions.
• Conducts licensing/registration investigations of new or renewing taxpayers to ensure applicants meet the requirements of the Acts and related regulations and recommends to management the approval or denial of license/registration application.
• Presents, substantiates and/or clarifies the CRA’s position in connection with excise court cases. Advises the Department of Justice (DOJ) on important points to be addressed. The work may require the incumbent to attend an examination for discovery, at the request of DOJ or the Appeals Branch. Also provides support and assists enforcement agencies with criminal investigations by providing expert witness testimony in court, providing affidavits regarding the licensing status of the accused, and providing interpretations of the relevant legislation.

To obtain a copy of the complete work description, you may contact the email listed at the bottom of this notice.

Language: Various linguistic requirements – English Essential and Bilingual Imperative (CBC/CBC)

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

Who can apply

Persons living in Canada and Canadian citizens living abroad.

AND eligible veterans and Canadian Forces members

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

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

Please note that this process will be used to staff positions in Halifax, NS and Moncton, NB only. If you are a candidate from the general public, 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.

Qualified members and former members of the Canadian 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.

Candidates are encouraged to submit their online application, including resume, education credentials (Transcript of marks, and Degree and/or Diploma), and any additional documentation as soon as possible. We may give preference to the first 50 candidates who meet the staffing requirements to apply. Additional candidates may be considered as needed. If you are considered further, we will notify you in writing of the next step in this staffing process.

We anticipate hiring five to seven candidates in the spring of 2023 as a result of this process, but that number may change depending upon operational requirements.

Essential staffing requirements

To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements.

Education

The CRA’s minimum education standard for SP

AND

Successful completion of Introductory Accounting, or Introductory Financial Accounting, or Financial Accounting 1 (FA1); and Intermediate Accounting 1, or Intermediate Financial Accounting 1, or Financial Accounting 2 (FA2)

Note: You must upload your education credentials, including a copy of your Secondary School (High School) Diploma or Degree (if applicable) or CRA-approved alternatives, and transcripts in the education section of your candidate profile prior to the closing date and time of this poster. Failure to do so will result in your application not being considered further.

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 for International Credentials.

Please upload a copy of your resume and attach it to your application. Should you not attach your resume , your application may not be considered further .

Instructions on attaching your resume in your Candidate Profile:

To attach your document, you must upload it into the Documents section of your Candidate Profile and attach it to your application in Step 3: “Select documents” prior to clicking Submit Application.

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.

Essential

The essential staffing requirements indicated below will be assessed during the process and may be used to identify candidates for positions. Asset staffing requirements may also be assessed during the staffing process and may be used to identify candidates for positions. You will be notified in advance of any asset requirements to be evaluated.

• Second Language Evaluation (SLE) – (for bilingual positions only)
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Dealing with difficult situations
• Ability to interpret legislation

Asset

The following asset staffing requirements may also be assessed during the staffing process and may be used to identify candidates for positions.

• Preference may be given to candidates who meet the CRA’s minimum education standard for AU-Auditing
• Relevant experience
• Additional education or training
• Qualifications
• Budgetary considerations
• Duration of appointment
• Start date
• Minimize business disruption
• Employment Equity

You will be notified in advance of any asset requirements to be evaluated.

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

Conditions of employment

• Reliability/Security (Reliability Status)
• Willingness to travel (within current guidelines applying to post pandemic directives and regulations)
• Valid Driver’s license or personal mobility to a degree normally associated with the possession of a driver’s license

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.

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. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to verify the email address attached to your profile and to check your messages, including your Junk folder, regularly for any correspondence.

Name: LPRA Atlantic Staffing Team
Email address: NP151EX133G@cra-arc.gc.ca

Please quote the requisition number on all correspondence.