Au-03 Appeals Officer, Excise Tax Act, Nstso

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**About the job**:
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The Canada Revenue Agency’s Appeals Division is currently recruiting professional accountants to join its Atlantic Appeals Team in Halifax, Nova Scotia. As a member of our highly skilled workforce you will conduct fair and impartial reviews by actively engaging in dialogue and utilizing alternative processes when appropriate. This exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic Excise Tax Act objections environment will appeal to tax professionals who like to be challenged and are adept at resolving complex compliance issues in the areas of large business, financial institutions, international tax or aggressive tax planning.

**Why work at the Canada Revenue Agency?**

For four consecutive years, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. We excel in the areas of employee engagement and performance, training and skills development, community involvement, health and family

The CRA offers some of the most sought-after benefit programs, career development opportunities, in addition to competitive rates of pay, among others:

- **Flexible work schedule - **work/life balance
- Access to an advantageous **pension plan;**:

- A **healthcare plan w**hich covers many of life's events: medical, prescription drugs, vision care, dental care, out-of-province medical expenses, etc.);
- A workplace that **supports workforce diversity **and the development of talents.

Linguistic Requirement: English essential and Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC

The pool established from this staffing process may be used to staff similar positions.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, public health recommendations and restrictions are in place across Canada and may change as circumstances evolve. You may be required to temporarily work remotely (e.g. from home). Further information will be provided if you are selected for the position.

Who can apply

Persons living in Canada and Canadian citizens living abroad.

Preference for appointment will be given to eligible veterans and Canadian Forces members, Canadian citizens and permanent residents, in that order.

Qualified members and former members of the Canadian Forces who receive an offer of employment are not entitled to relocation costs from the CRA. They may, however, be entitled to a final relocation from the Department of National Defence.

Virtual reporting may be possible, if operational requirements permit.

**Essential staffing requirements**

To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements.

**Education**
- the CRA’s minimum education standard for AU - Auditing

**Experience**

**Option 1: Experience Acquired Outside of the Canada Revenue Agency**

Recent and significant* experience with large and/or complex** entities in public practice, industry or other (non-CRA) government bodies performing one or more of the following functions:

- Conducting or managing audits in accordance with Canadian auditing standards or Internal Auditing Standards;
- Preparation of corporate tax returns, which includes providing tax advice and interpretations related to complex issues under the Excise Tax Act;
- Providing tax advice and interpretations related to Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) or a provincial sales tax (PST);
- Preparing financial statements for large corporations in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

OR

**Option 2: Experience Acquired Within the Canada Revenue Agency**

OR

**Option 3: Combination**

A combination of recent and significant* experience under Option 1 and 2.
- Recent and significant experience is normally associated with the performance of these functions as part of the major job duties accomplished for a **period of 12 cumulative months or more in the last 5 years**.

**Assessment**:
Each request will be individually reviewed. You will be asked to provide information regarding your limitations to be reviewed by a trained assessment accommodation advisor. If needed, professional documentation may be requested to determine the appropriate accommodation measures. All information will be kept confidential.

**Essential**
- Performance validation
- Second Language Evaluation for bilingual positions only

**Asset staffing requirements**:

- Employment Equity
- Duration of appointment
- Start date
- Minimize business disruption
- Budgetary considerations

**Conditions of employment**
- Reliability/Security: R