Tax Credit Advisor(Government)-Career opportunities in Canada

Job title:Tax Credit Advisor
Employer:Government
CI1 Compliance Officer 1
Job type:Regular/full-time
Manitoba Finance
Tax Assistance Office
Location:Winnipeg MB
Closing Date:   November 5, 2013
Advertisement Number:  28026
Salary(s):   CI1 $40,720.00 – $48,342.00 per year

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment.

Candidates must be able to work office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Manitoba Tax Assistance Office administers tax credit and related programs that benefit approximately 500,000 Manitobans annually. This office provides general information and handles inquiries on Manitoba income tax, property taxes and related tax credits as well as assisting Manitobans to complete the provincial portion of the personal income tax return.

Qualifications:
The following are essential criteria:

    Experience with income tax preparation.
    Knowledge and/or experience with interpreting the Manitoba Income Tax Act (specifically Manitoba tax Credits and Manitoba Income Tax).
    Ability to effectively deal with the public including confrontational clients.
    Demonstrated accuracy and ability to pay attention to detail.
    Effective organizational and time management skills and the ability to balance and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
    Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
    Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
    Excellent written  and oral communication skills demonstrating the ability to present complex information in a way that is easily understood by the general public and experience with report writing.
    Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive material in a confidential and professional manner.
    Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Access and Excel.

The following criteria are considered desired:

    Experience collecting unpaid debts and establishing client payment schedules.
    Knowledge and understanding and/or experience with Manitoba property taxes – including those of the City of Winnipeg and rural Manitoba.
    Demonstrated french communication skills, (oral and written).

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Duties:
As an active member of the Tax Assistance Office team, the incumbent administers, maintains and analyzes the tax credit and related programs.
Apply to:

Advertisement # 28026

Civil Service Commission

Human Resource Services

300-305 Broadway

Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7

Phone:  204-948-1271

Fax:  204-948-2193

Please quote the Advertisement Number and Position Title in the subject line of your email.

Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resumé if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

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