Pol Fi 27r

Posting Title- POL FI 27R - Appeals Officer- Position Classification- Policy Analyst - Finance R27- Union- GEU- Work Options- On-Site- Location- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $83,313.83 - $95,028.45 annually, which includes a 3.3% Temporary Market Adjustment*- Close Date- 12/7/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- 6/28/2024- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Ministry of Finance- Ministry Branch / Division- Tax Appeals and Litigation Branch // Revenue Division- Job SummaryThe Tax Appeals and Litigation Branch deals with a wide range of taxpayers including individuals, corporations and multinational companies as well as their legal and financial representatives. Appeals and litigation involve complex legal and accounting issues across a variety of businesses and industries, and outcomes on appeal can significantly affect the tax base.

An Appeals Officer must be able to assimilate complex facts, assess the merits of legal arguments, weigh the evidentiary value of material and analyze applicable legislation. Upon completion of the review process, the Appeals Officer prepares a written recommendation to the minister on the disposition of each appeal. The Appeals Officer regularly interacts with taxpayers, their professional advisors and the assessing sections of the ministry.

**Job Requirements**:

- Degree in law and several years’ experience working in a legal, business, policy and/or legislative environment. **Alternatively**,
- a combination of a post-graduate university degree (MBA, MPA or equivalent) and several years’ experience working in a field which required knowledge of business and industry practices, legal documents and the ability to interpret legislation, **or**:

- a combination of a university degree and extensive experience working in a field which required knowledge of business and industry practices, legal documents and the ability to interpret legislation.
- Experience researching and interpreting legislation.
- Experience analyzing complex legal, factual or business issues.

Preference Statement:
**About this Position**:
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
This is a temporary opportunity until 6/28/2024. A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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.

**How to Apply**:
**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.).

**Additional Information**:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
- Job Category- Finance, Policy, Research and Economics