BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 18 base position

Job Overview
The Consumer Taxation Programs Branch (CTPB) develops and delivers administrative and compliance programs under four consumption tax acts, namely the Provincial Sales Tax Act, Tobacco Tax Act, Carbon Tax Act and Motor Fuel Tax Act.

The Fuel and Carbon Tax section (FACT) of CTPB is responsible for tax administration and revenue collection for the Motor Fuel Tax Act and the Carbon Tax Act. FACT registers businesses to sell fuel, to purchase fuels exempt of tax, to colour and to sell coloured fuel, and registers businesses under the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA). The section processes several monthly tax returns, performs desk audits, and provides taxpayer education.

As a desk auditor, you plan and conduct desk audits on taxpayers for all Fuel and Carbon Tax programs (except IFTA) to ensure completeness and accuracy of fuel tax revenues, to ensure compliance with tax statutes, and assess taxes, penalties and interest as a result of desk audit findings. You provide explanations to taxpayers regarding their rights and responsibilities and explain tax assessments and penalties issued under the Motor Fuel Tax Act and the Carbon Tax Act. The nature of work can be confrontational, and you must be able to work with frustrated, hostile or angry individuals or groups. You must be able to communicate effectively, remain focused on outcomes, and convey information that may not be welcomed by the recipient.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in a related field, such as business, finance or accounting, plus a minimum of 1 year directly related work experience; OR
• Diploma in a related field, such as business, finance or accounting, plus a minimum of 2 years directly related work experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Directly related work experience includes any of the following:
  • Accounting/bookkeeping, including recording and organizing of financial transactions and records
  • Preparing or auditing financial transactions, records and/or tax filings
  • Reviewing and analyzing financial information

Preference may be given to applicants with the following experience:

• Gentax software,
• Tax program administration,
• Tax preparation and filing, and/or
• Auditing.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Auralyn.Delupio@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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 future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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.