BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Property Taxation Branch is an established team that has significantly expanded in recent years. This diverse team collaborates closely with tax program colleagues and leaders from various government agencies, including the Land Title Survey Authority, the BC Assessment Authority, and municipal governments. The branch’s work is essential to generating revenue for the province and supporting affordability initiatives, with a strong focus on teamwork and inclusion.

The Role
We have one permanent Senior Auditor position available, offering you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the government's response to the housing crisis. In this role, you will help administer legislation aimed at changing taxpayers' behaviour, increasing housing supply, and stabilizing the real estate market. This position focuses on property transfer tax audits, ensuring proper reporting of the additional property transfer tax when foreign purchasers are involved.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Professional accounting designation CPA – CA/CGA/CMA, issued by a Canadian Accounting Association, in good standing.
  Note: If your designation was obtained from outside of Canada, you will need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the applicable Canadian Accounting Association.

Experience

• Five years of experience in accounting, tax, or auditing.
• Two years of audit experience.
• Two years of experience interpreting and applying legislation.
• Preference may be given to candidates with experience in tax administration.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Bailey.Killam@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
One position is available.
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill similar future permanent and/or temporary vacancies across the Ministry of Finance Property Taxation Branch.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments*
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.