Collection Officer - 1 Bilingual (English/French)

Are you a motivated individual? If so, bring your expertise to the Ministry of Finance, Account Management and Collections Branch to conduct debt collection activities in support of business-critical revenue generating operational requirements.

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What can I expect to do in this role?In this position, you will:

• Collect amounts owed to the Crown by investigating/resolving delinquent accounts resulting from clients failure to comply;
• Communicate rights and obligations, negotiate payment arrangements and obtain securities;
• Liaise with sheriffs, banks, lawyers and other parties;
• Process payments using an automated system, prepare correspondence and maintain the integrity of tax roll information;
• Initiate necessary recovery actions.

How do I qualify?Mandatory Requirement:• You must possess oral French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency will be confirmed before hire.

Collections and Financial Knowledge:• You have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of collection techniques, including phone calls, letters, recommendations for legal actions such as garnishments/demands, liens and other recovery actions
• You are familiar with bankruptcy administration and debt security instruments
• You have ability to interpret/apply relevant legislations (example: Retail Sales Tax Act, Corporations Tax Act, Employer Health Tax Act, Land Transfer Tax Act, Income Tac Act, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, Financial Administration Act, Employment Standards Act) in order to enforce compliance and collect delinquent accounts
• You have knowledge of accounting methods to analyze financial data

Communication Skills:• You have oral and written communication skills to negotiate and deal tactfully with an array of people in sensitive situations
• You can prepare correspondence for taxpayers and their representatives, bankers, and sheriffs

Analytical, Research and Organizational Skills:• You have research and analytical skills to gather and analyze data
• You can work independently and accurately with high volumes of assignments
• You can manage multiple priorities and work within tight timelines

Computer Skills:• You have ability to use database and word processing programs to prepare reports and analyze information
• You demonstrate experience within an automated collection system

Additional Information:

Note:

• This ad is also available in French.
• T-FN-222961/24(2)

How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, November 21, 2024 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.

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