BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
Recognized as a Top 20 Work Unit in the 2024 WES, the Tax Appeals and Litigation Branch provides an impartial review of tax appeals submitted to the Ministry of Finance before matters proceed to the courts. The team is made up of legal and accounting professionals who work with a wide range of taxpayers, from individuals to multinational corporations, and address complex issues across many industries. The branch plays a central role in supporting fair tax administration and protecting the integrity of the tax system.

The Role
The Appeals Director manages a section of the ministerial tax appeals program and leads a specialized team responsible for resolving appeals and supporting tax litigation. This role oversees the coordination of litigation files and provides instructions on behalf of the ministry, working closely with senior ministry officials, legal counsel, and the deputy minister’s office. The position is central to ensuring consistency and oversight across appeals and litigation matters.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements

• Completion of a law degree or holds a Canadian Professional Accounting Designation (in good standing) and has legal or accounting experience and at least:  
• two years (in the last 10 years) experience interpreting and applying legislation;
• five years (in the last 10 years) experience analyzing and resolving complex legal, factual, business and/or accounting issues; and,
• five years (in the last 10 years) experience building and maintaining collaborative working relationships and providing advice and expertise to senior staff, executive and/or stakeholders.

OR

• A degree, at the masters’ level, in a related field (such as public administration) with at least:
  • two years (in the last 10 years) experience interpreting and applying legislation;
  • five years (in the last 10 years) experience analyzing and resolving complex legal, factual, business and/or accounting issues; and,
  • five years (in the last 10 years) experience building and maintaining collaborative working relationships and providing advice and expertise to senior staff, executive and/or stakeholders.

OR

• A university degree in a related field with at least:
  • five years (in the last 10 years) experience interpreting and applying legislation;
  • five years (in the last 10 years) experience analyzing and resolving complex legal, factual, business and/or accounting issues; and,
  • five years (in the last 10 years) experience building and maintaining collaborative working relationships and providing advice and expertise to senior staff, executive and/or stakeholders.
     

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Completion of a law degree OR a Canadian Professional Accounting Designation (in good standing).
• Experience supervising, mentoring and coaching a team of professional staff in a public sector environment.
• Related experience in a public sector administrative review function.
• Related experience in the field of tax administration.
• Experience interpreting and applying British Columbia’s taxation statutes.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Kinsburh.Healey@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is currently under review for exclusion.

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.

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How to Apply:
Your resume 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.