FUEL AND TOBACCO TAX INSPECTOR

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Are you a team player who is committed to your community through public service? Do you have an interest in public education and performing inspections? Then this is the opportunity for you.

Effective January 1, 2020, the correct salary range for this position will be $29.47 to $35.16 per hour/week in compliance with current OPSEU collective agreement provisions.

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About the job

In this role, you will:

• conduct inspections and perform compliance reviews in a variety of settings including: fuel and tobacco retailers and distributors, tobacco farming and processing operations, as well as commercial motor vehicles and inter-jurisdictional transporters
• provide education on legislative requirements with the Fuel Tax Act, Gasoline Tax, Act, International Fuel Tax Agreement, Tobacco Tax Act and applicable regulations
• review documents, permits, licenses, contracts and applicable inventories
• identify illicit products and transactions
• calculate tax liabilities and/or issuance of penalty assessments and other sanctions

Please note: This position is available in multiple locations. When applying, please choose all of the locations that you would consider working from.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You have a valid Ontario class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario, in order to travel extensively throughout the province, most often driving a ministry vehicle.
• You are able to work irregular hours.
• You are able to pass colour vision screening (being able to distinguish hues and colour markings).

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• You have very strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills to deal with operators, drivers and business owners in an assertive but respectful and supportive manner.
• You have proven oral and written communication skills to prepare clear and concise reports.
• You are able to effectively represent the Ministry in public awareness programs.

Technical knowledge:

• You have knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, policy and procedures.
• You have knowledge and/or experience in regulatory compliance and Ontario Court proceedings to gather evidence, provide testimony and provide support to prosecutions.

Analytical and judgment skills:

• You have strong analytical and evaluation skills to conduct inspections, examine records and assess compliance.
• You have sound judgment and take initiative to assess compliance in potentially difficult or contentious situations.

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service).
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.