BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Tax Appeals and Litigation Branch conducts impartial reviews of appeals related to assessments, denied refunds, and other decisions made under taxation and revenue statutes administered by the Ministry of Finance. The branch works with individuals, corporations, multinational companies, and their legal or financial representatives to ensure appeals are reviewed in accordance with applicable legislation. The team is responsible for determining the admissibility of appeals and supporting a fair and consistent review process.

The Role
The Intake Officer manages and coordinates the appeal intake and screening process. This position receives, reviews, and validates incoming appeal submissions to determine the admissibility of appeals by applying legislative requirements. Upon completion of the screening process, this position will acknowledge valid appeals and notify appellants of inadmissible appeals and the legal reason why the appeals are inadmissible. Working with your TALB teammates and your colleagues in program areas, you help to ensure BC’s tax administration is fair and BC’s tax statutes are correctly applied.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• At least six months experience working a part of a professional team in an office environment.
• At least six months experience providing direct customer support / customer service to members of the public.
• At least six months experience composing professional correspondence or comparable writing experience.
• Demonstrated experience with word processing and database applications.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• At least two years’ experience providing administrative and financial support services for a group of staff. 
• Experience conducting searches, investigative reviews and analyzing and interpreting results within a regulatory regime.
• Experience in tax and revenue administration, and using the TACS computer system.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Thomas.Hamer@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:

1 Position available.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent vacancies.
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 Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. 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