Apply By: Friday, April 4, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Competition Status: Application Screening

Approximately 81 individuals applied for this opportunity.

We are screening ALL applications received on or before the closing date and rating them against the qualifications outlined in the job ad. Applicants whose resume and cover letter best demonstrate how they meet the qualifications to do the job will be invited to continue in the hiring process.

To learn about our recruitment process, visit our Hiring Process.

Senior Commodity Tax Analyst

Job ID:
226565
Organization:
Ministry of Finance
Division:
Tax Compliance and Benefits Division
City:
Oshawa
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
3 Temporary up to 12 months, with possible extension
Job code:
11OAD - Office Administration 11
Salary:
$32.11 - $38.34 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Do you have strong judgement and analytical skills, knowledge of Ontario tax statutes and a passion for customer service excellence?

If so, consider this opportunity in the Account Management and Collections Branch with the Ministry of Finance where you will promote and enhance voluntary compliance with Ontario tax statutes and revenue programs.

About the job

You will:

• analyze commodity tax returns, rebate applications and associated schedules to verify, reconcile, document and approve payment or disallowance in accordance with various legislation and guidelines
• analyze applications to register clients and issue credentials, registration certificates, permits, licences and decals
• investigate and resolve compliance and/or legal discrepancies by reviewing client registration and application submission requirements, verifying debit and credit balances, cross-checking transactional data and conducting account reconciliations
• communicate with clients and their representatives to explain/interpretation and application of legislation and policies; clarify eligibility, compliance and documentation requirements; and resolve or direct client enquiries ensuring tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive issues
• maintain the integrity of the First Nations (FN) Gasoline Tax Exemption Program and Ontario Portion of HST by reviewing, verifying and approving rebate applications, issuing exemptions, and responding to FN Gasoline Retailers and FN Individuals
• recommend account referrals to Audit, Advisory Services or Inspections
• provide management with suggestions for improvement to the tax/revenue administration systems

What you bring to the team

Technical knowledge

• you have knowledge of the Ontario Commodity Tax statutes and revenue programs/agreements administered by the Ministry of Finance to determine refund eligibility; explain registration and reporting requirements; analyze rebate applications, returns and schedules; and issue notices of disallowance
• you have an understanding of/ability to understand the provincial, federal and municipal compliance service programs
• you have knowledge of general accounting principles and practices as well as knowledge of complex legal entity structures

Analytical, research and judgement skills

• you have research skills to investigate financial discrepancies by reviewing legislation and policies
• you have strong analytical skills to review a variety of rebate applications and supporting schedules to determine accuracy, completeness and eligibility for tax exemptions and rebate entitlements, to validate registration requirements, and to accurately determine legal entity structures
• you have superior judgement skills to investigate and recommend payment or disallowance, to identify and evaluate potential fraud and to determine appropriate referrals to audit, advisory, inspections, or management

Interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills

• you have interpersonal and negotiation skills to resolve client enquiries in a tactful and diplomatic manner
• you have effective oral communication skills to provide clear and concise advice to management and clients on compliance and non-compliance issues
• you have written communication skills to prepare letters to clients and management

Organizational and computer skills

• you have organizational skills to complete assignments under pressure
• you have demonstrated ability to prioritize issues and establish sequencing and follow-up processes
• you have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• you have computer skills to work with on-line systems for data retrieval and input and the ability to use standard desktop software

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility


We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer  accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please  contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

Additional information:

Apply by:
Friday, April 4, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
  • 3 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 33 King St W, Oshawa, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Credit History Check
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Finance and Economics
Posted on:
Friday, March 21, 2025

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.

    Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division 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.

    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.
  • The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
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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.


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