POL FI 27R - Appeals Officer

The Team
The Tax Appeals and Litigation Branch (TALB) conducts thorough and impartial reviews of appeals on behalf of the Minister of Finance under more than 15 tax and revenue statutes to support fair tax administration. 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. Members of TALB work with a wide range of taxpayers including individuals, corporations and multinational companies as well as their legal and financial representatives. A recent Top Work Unit Award winner for the fourth time in a row, TALB provides a flexible work environment supporting a healthy work life balance.

The Role
In your work as an Appeals Officer, you will assimilate complex facts, assess the merits of legal arguments, weigh the evidentiary value of materials, and analyze applicable legislation. Upon completion of the review process, you will prepare a written recommendation on the disposition of each appeal. Working with your TALB teammates and your colleagues in program areas, you help to ensure BC’s tax administration is fair and BC’s tax statutes are correctly applied.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience 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.

For questions regarding this position, please contact thomas.hamer@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a permanent opportunity.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work a few days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future and current permanent vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

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.).

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