Canadian Income Tax Senior Associate

Description

Join our team

We are practical and creative, providing innovative solutions in our quest to be the leading in-house taxation team, globally. Our team takes pride in driving operational excellence, best practices, and optimum results which contribute to business growth and exceptional customer and team member experiences. The TELUS Tax team provides critical expertise, consultation and counsel to the various entities and business groups, domestic and international, within TELUS. As trusted advisors, we help support complex business transactions with insights and recommendations that influence decisions made by stakeholder and senior leaders.

Here’s the impact you’ll make and what we’ll accomplish together

As a Canadian Income Tax Senior Associate, you will be part of a team of 20 Canadian income tax professionals and will leverage your in‑depth knowledge of Canadian income taxation on Canadian income tax return filings, audits, assessments and appeals. You will provide Canadian income tax advice and ensure initiatives are tax compliant and, as appropriate, develop and implement strategies and systems to minimize the overall tax burden and risk to TELUS.

Here’s how

- Reviewing and analyzing corporate financial records, researching and determining proper tax treatment for a wide variety of transactions, preparing Canadian federal and provincial income tax returns, and reviewing assessments and tax payments

- Support the management of audits conducted by Canadian taxation authorities including pro‑actively liaising with government authorities in relation to audit or other issues or queries, reviewing reassessment proposals, researching legislation, preparing position papers, filing objections, and supporting negotiating resolutions and litigation

- Pro‑actively supporting a broad range of internal initiatives as they relate to Canadian income taxation including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate reorganizations, process and efficiency initiatives, and treasury financing activities as required

- Actively supporting systems implementations and other projects with a view to optimizing taxation outcomes

- Participate in the team’s continuing journey to benefit from the use of technology

Qualifications

You’re the missing piece of the puzzle

- Valued for your minimum of three to five years of Canadian income tax experience, in‑depth income tax knowledge and strong technical competence to ensure compliance with the Income Tax Act (Canada)

- Strong ability to analyze and research complex issues from a tax perspective and developing creative solutions to optimize income tax positions

- Strong financial accounting knowledge

- Expertise in Excel, Word, Taxprep (or other tax preparation software), and quick to learn other technology including Google Workspace

- Commended for your ability to take initiative and ownership of challenges and opportunities and see them through to resolution

- Known for your ability to foster strong relationships with and influence a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels

- Recognized as a strong communicator who conveys insights, concepts and ideas in a clear, simple and concise manner

- Respected as a collaborative partner who cultivates positive relationships and influences others, including senior leaders

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to scope out difficult tasks, set objectives and goals, develop schedules, prioritize multiple activities, and anticipate roadblocks

- Able to manage multiple deliverables to meet deadlines and goals in a fast‑paced, complex and ever‑changing environment

- Appreciated for your curiosity and learning mindset, initiative, creativity and drive for continuous process improvement, and adaptability when faced with change and/or ambiguity

Great‑to‑haves

- Undergraduate degree and CPA designation

- Enrolled in or completion of CPA In‑Depth Tax Program

- Strong financial accounting knowledge

- Comfortable with or enthusiastically willing to learn new technology platforms and evolving automated intelligence technologies such as prompt engineering with Generative Artificial Intelligence software, e.g. Chat‑GPT, Gemini, Copilot, etc

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Salary Range: $78,000-$116,000

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 12%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if the posted salary range doesn't match your expectations. We're open to discussing competitive compensation packages tailored to your experience level and expertise. TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

- Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family

- Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both

- Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs

- Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve

- Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills

- And much more …

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer‑first, purpose‑driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

You’ll find our engaging, high‑performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs

Across People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs, we are the diverse and talented team responsible for making sure TELUS is managed as a world‑leading organization.

We are honoured to be recognized

150,000+
Team members worldwide

14
# of years voted One of Canada’s Best Corporate Citizens

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

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