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About The Job
The CRA is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment with a diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. It starts with the hiring process. To find out more about the CRA's actions in support of Employment Equity (EE), diversity and inclusion (DI), and read testimonials from our employees and executives, please visit the following CRA web sites: Employment equity, diversity and inclusion and Our workforce testimonials - Canada.ca.
We encourage you to complete the EEDI Staffing questionnaire as part of your application if you wish to be considered for appointments using the EE and/or DI staffing requirement in this process. Also, ensure that you have provided consent in the EEDI staffing questionnaire for your EEDI information to be used for screening or selection. If you do not complete the questionnaire, you will not be considered for any appointments using the EE and/or DI staffing requirement in this process. If you decide to modify your response or fill out this questionnaire at a later date, please notify the contact listed at the bottom of this notice of job opportunity.
The Canada Revenue Agency's ("CRA") National EE Staffing Strategy strives to eliminate gaps for the four EE designated groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women. Where an EE gap exists at the time of appointment, EE may be used as an appointment criterion for permanent and temporary appointments over six months made through this process.
Employees are required to work on-site in accordance with the CRA's requirement for on-site presence. Workplace arrangements are based on the position, work location and operational requirements, and are subject to change. Specific on-site presence requirements will be shared with candidates selected for appointment. Workplace accommodations based on the duty to accommodate as well as individual exceptions may be granted depending on the circumstances and the nature of the work being performed.
We Are Currently Seeking Talented Candidates To Fill The Following AU-03 Positions Within The High Complexity Audit Tax Services Office Located In The Western Region
Tax Auditor (AU0143)
Income tax audits of complex domestic corporate tax returns of corporations, partnerships and trusts to ensure compliance with the legislation administered by the CRA.
Tax Avoidance Auditor (AU0239)
Audits of domestic and international tax avoidance schemes, independently or as a member of a team, to ensure compliance with the legislation administered by the CRA.
International Tax Auditor (AU0335)
Performs audits and compliance reviews of taxpayers, large businesses and multinational corporations involving international tax issues to ensure compliance with the legislation administered by the CRA.
To view the complete work description, please click the above links beside the job title. If you cannot access the links, you may contact the email at the bottom of the notice to obtain a copy of the work description.
The pool established from this staffing process may be used to staff similar positions in any CRA office located within the Western Region. A developmental pool may also be created for lower level positions, when 60%-69% is achieved on one or more of the staffing requirements used during the assessment stage.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) currently has restrictions on certain hiring activities. As a result, any staffing from this process will be limited to temporary opportunities. Permanent staffing may be considered if circumstances change while this pool is still valid.
To apply
Who Can Apply
Employees of the Canada Revenue Agency physically working in the Western Region, eligible veterans and Canadian Armed Forces members, and individuals with preferred status who live or work less than 40km from the position(s) being staffed.
If you are an individual with preferred status and have questions on whether or not you live or work less than 40km from the position(s) being staffed, please contact the Western Region AU-03 Staffing Board at WPGWHR7G@cra-arc.gc.ca.
Applicants from the general public who do not meet the criteria required to apply on this staffing process will not be considered and will not be contacted.
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.
Please note: Internal CRA employees who were successfully added to the Western Region AU‑03 pool under requisition number 61003819, that started in June 2024, are not required to apply to the current process. The existing pool for requisition 61003819 remains active and will be given priority consideration for upcoming AU‑03 appointments. However, due to budgetary considerations, internal candidates will be given priority over any external candidates.
Essential Staffing Requirements
To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements:
Education
- the CRA's minimum education standard for AU – Auditing. Candidates that possess a designation from a recognized professional accounting association must upload a scanned copy of their membership certificate, letter of admission, or annual fees invoice as proof that they meet the AU requirement.
Candidates that do not possess an accounting designation must upload school transcripts showing that they have completed the accounting courses, the course code and grade obtained in the Education section of their Candidate Profile. All proof of education must be clear and legible. Proof must indicate that your diploma or degree was conferred, along with your name, institution and level of education (diploma, degree, masters or PhD).
For any questions on education eligibility, please contact the email address indicated below.
Foreign education credentials and designations
Candidates with foreign education credentials must have their education confirmed by a recognized credential assessment service and provide proof of Canadian equivalency to the staffing board. For more information visit the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials.
Candidates with a foreign accounting designation must have their designation confirmed by the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA). Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate.
Experience
A minimum of twenty-four (24) cumulative months of experience within the last four (4) years administering the Income Tax Act while working in an AU-02 or higher level position at the CRA within one or more of the following program areas: Small and Medium Business Audit (SMED), Economic Entity, Basic Files, Complex Transactions, Trusts, Partnerships, Global High Wealth, Large Business Audit, Offshore Audit, Offshore Workload Development, International Specialty Audit (ISAT), Aggressive Tax Planning (ATP), Tax Promoter Advisor Compliance (TPAC).
For those who qualify under the Veteran Hiring Act (VHA):
A Minimum Of Thirty-six (36) Cumulative Months Of Experience Within The Last Four (4) Years In Senior Level Positions* Working With Large And/or Complex Corporations** In Public Practice, Industry Or Other (non-CRA) Government Bodies Performing The Following Function
- Preparation of Canadian corporate tax returns, which includes providing tax advice and interpretations related to complex issues under the Canadian Income Tax Act
- Examples of senior level positions could include but are not limited to Manager, Controller, or roles that include having led a team and reviewing work in relation to complex financial reporting/taxation/audit, and/or the preparation of tax planning.
- Large and/or complex corporations generally refer to corporations with gross revenues exceeding $10 million; however, each example will be assessed for its relative complexity based on the information presented on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants must submit the following attachment with their online application via the careers portal:
- A résumé
- which includes a career work history covering the last four years at a minimum, titles and levels of positions occupied, program work areas and list of duties/responsibilities of the position(s). Please also provide the name, phone number and email address of the supervisor(s) who can validate your essential experience.
- saved in PDF format - maximum of 3 pages
Candidates must have obtained the pre-requisite experience by the close of this notice.
Minimum Staffing Requirements
The minimum and essential staffing requirements indicated below will be assessed during the process and will be used to identify candidates for positions.
Assessment
If you have a limitation that may impact your performance during an assessment, such as a test or interview, you may require an accommodation, and we encourage you to ask for it. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. If we invite you to be assessed, we will send you more information on how to request accommodation measures throughout this staffing process.
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.
For examples of assessment accommodations, please visit: Accommodation during an assessment as a candidate.
Asset Staffing Requirements
The staffing requirements listed below are asset staffing requirements that may be assessed during the process and may be used to identify candidates for positions.
The list is not exhaustive. You will be notified in advance of any asset staffing requirements to be evaluated.
- Employment equity
- Knowledge and application of audit policies and procedures in the completion of a complex audit
- Acquired technical expertise related to the job
- Knowledge and application of the Income Tax Act
- Ability to effectively communicate in English – verbal communication
- Ability to effectively communicate in English – written communication
- Experience relevant to the position being staffed
- Budgetary considerations
- Minimize business disruption
- Program continuity
- Suitability*
- If you are a former CRA employee whose most recent period of CRA employment ended due to one of the following ways, a case-by-case review will be conducted to determine if the reason(s) for your end of CRA employment impacts your ability to meet the Suitability requirement for the position(s) being staffed through this staffing process:
- Rejection on probation
- Termination of employment for incompetence
- Termination of employment for misconduct
Candidates are expected to make themselves available for assessments. If you anticipate you will not be available, you must notify the staffing board by email at WPGWHR7G@cra-arc.gc.ca. The staffing board will make decisions on rescheduling assessments on a case by case basis.
All interactions throughout this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of the qualifications being assessed throughout the process.
Conditions of employment
- Reliability and Security: Reliability Status
- Willingness to work overtime
- Willingness to travel
- Valid Driver's license or personal mobility to a degree normally associated with the possession of a driver's license
Want to know more?
We encourage you to read Important information on staffing at the CRA to find out more about staffing processes and how to apply.
CRA employees support the economic and social well-being of Canadians, and build public trust. We have high expectations, and our employees are held to the standards of conduct outlined in our Code of integrity and professional conduct and Directive on conflict of interest, gifts and hospitality, and post-employment.
