Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Do you have a strong background in computer forensics investigations, effective communication and leadership skills?
If so, consider this opportunity with the Compliance Branch, Tax Compliance and Benefits Division of the Ministry of Finance where you will provide leadership and guidance to a team of computer forensic investigators and lead forensic investigations pertaining to offences under the Provincial Offences Act, the Criminal Code of Canada and fraud.
About usThe Office of Tax, Benefits and Local Finance (TBLF) develops the policy and legislative framework for Ontario's taxation and benefits systems; supports ministries to analyse and design income-testing; administers Ontario tax statutes, revenue programs and a number of benefit programs; maintains the integrity of Ontario's tax system; and manages the province's fiscal relationship with municipalities.
The Office of Tax, and Benefits and Local Finance, delivers these priorities through four divisions:
•Provincial Local Finance Division
•Strategy, Stewardship and Program Policy Division
•Tax Compliance and Benefits Division
•Tax Policy Division
What we doThe Compliance Branch, within the Tax Compliance and Benefits Division is responsible for:
•Providing strategic and operational leadership in a wide range of audit, review and general enforcement functions to ensure compliance with tax statutes and benefits administered by the Ministry of Finance
•Tobacco investigations and inspections, raw leaf tobacco issues, investigating leads from various sources, fuel inspections
•Forensic accounting, forensic data recovery and investigations activities for various tax statutes
•Optimizing voluntary compliance using risk assessment methods to strengthen audit and inspection enforcement activities
•Overseeing the administrative support functions in the regional offices
•Coordinating the financial planning, management tracking/reporting processes, in support of the branch's business
The OpportunityThe Tax Compliance and Benefits Division is seeking an individual with a strong background in computer forensics and the ability to provide mobile forensic and computer expertise on an enterprise wide basis to lead and conduct investigations, reviews of sensitive, contentious situations, potential risks or allegations of offences against all provincial and federal statutes investigated by OPS ministries and agencies.
If you possess these skills consider this opportunity to provide leadership, guidance and supervision while participating in forensic investigations involving non-compliance or fraud.
About the job
In this role you will:
• provide mentoring, leadership, guidance and supervision to Investigators and other staff in the office and in the field
• conduct investigations of cases, including complex or sensitive cases
• execute search warrants and lead Investigators and other staff
• provide input in the preparation of position papers, contentious issue notes, fact sheets and other analysis
• conducts and leads the development, planning and implementation of projects as assigned
• design, plan, and implement procedures for analysis of accounting and business records
• participate in the prosecution of violators
Please note: This position requires province-wide travel
What you bring to the team
Technical skills and knowledge:
• you have demonstrated knowledge of investigative techniques, judicial process, rules of evidence and court procedures, as well as, related legislation(e.g. Provincial Offences Act, Ontario and Canada Evidence Act, Charter of Rights, Criminal Code of Canada)
• you have demonstrated knowledge of accounting theory, practices, policies and audit standards, and procedures
• you have superior knowledge of computer systems which include mainframe, PC, networks, software and related equipment
• you have superior knowledge of computer and mobile forensic investigative procedures, processes, methodology, forensic analysis software, and computer crime investigative techniques
Analytical skills and ability to interpret legislation:
• you have analytical, problem solving and planning skills to assess the nature of contraventions and determine appropriate use of investigative methods/techniques
• you can understand and interpret tax legislation and related policies, procedures, practices
Interpersonal and communication skills:
• you have interrogation and interviewing skills to obtain information
• you have interpersonal skills to deal with all levels of staff, executives, police, other government agencies, accounting and legal representatives
• you have oral and written communication skills to make recommendations, prepare investigative reports with detailed findings, draft strategies, policies, standards, templates and related technical materials
• you have consultation skills to act as a technical resource and provide expertise/advice
Project management and leadership skills:
• you have project management and organizational skills to plan, conduct, co-ordinate and lead special projects
• you have leadership skills to mentor and train staff
• you have planning and organizational skills to develop investigative strategies
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:
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
This role comes with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services