BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Band 4 base position

Job Overview
The Director, Property Transfer Tax is accountable for planning, organizing and leading the delivery of property taxation audit and compliance programs, including the additional property transfer tax on foreign entities, in relation to the Property Transfer Tax Act.  The position ensures the programs and policies are strategically designed and implemented to minimize tax revenue risks, maximize compliance and taxation revenue return and meet the Ministry’s strategic objectives and performance measures.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Completion of a recognized accounting designation (CPA, legacy CA, CMA, CGA) issued by a Canadian Accounting Association, or equivalent. Plus *related experience.

(Note: If your designation was obtained from outside of Canada, you will need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through an applicable Canadian Accounting Association.)

*Related experience includes:

• Minimum Four (4) years of *related public sector management experience in each of the following:
  • Experience working in a tax administration environment.
  • Providing direction, leadership and supervision to diverse teams.
  • Analyzing and resolving complex legal, factual, business and/or accounting issues.
  • Establishing, maintaining collaborative working relationships to provide expertise and advice.
  • Supporting strategic and business planning. 

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience providing leadership and oversight to teams undertaking financial and/or tax audits.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Joel.Fairbairn@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.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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.