Advertisement Number: 43472

Salary(s):  CL3 $1,758.85 - $2,067.70 bi-weekly

Closing Date: January 26, 2025

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be established for similar regular/term positions and may remain in effect for 12 months.

The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee of Manitoba (PGT) is a provincial government Special Operating Agency that manages and protects the affairs of Manitobans who are unable to do so themselves and have no one else willing or able to act. This includes mentally incompetent and vulnerable adults, deceased estates and children. This position is with the Finance Department of the PGT to provide income tax filing services for over 5,000 clients in accordance with the Canada Revenue Agency guidelines during the tax season (December 2024 to May 2025).

To be considered for this competition, you must submit an application form and your resume. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services at the number/email listed under "Apply to" to request a copy of the application form.

Click here to access the application form.

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Extensive experience preparing and filing Canadian T1 income tax forms
• Experience analyzing financial and tax documents
• Experience using Canadian Professional Tax Preparation Software (ex.: ProFile)
• Ability to interpret and apply the Canada Income Tax Act and Canada Revenue Agency procedures
• Ability to pay attention to detail and ensure accuracy of work
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Experience dealing with confidential information and using discretion in handling sensitive material
• Excellent interpersonal skills  including the ability to interact effectively with other departmental staff, external agencies, other professionals and the general public
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Computer experience with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel and Outlook) or equivalent applications

Desired:

• Experience preparing and filing Canadian T3 income tax forms

Duties:

Following the direction of the Chief Financial Officer and Income Tax Clerk with respect to the Public Guardian and Trustee of Manitoba procedures and work flow, the Seasonal Income Tax Clerks file current year income tax returns, complete all tax forms required and reconcile returns to notice of assessments in accordance with the Canada Revenue Agency guidelines and other applicable legislation. Extensive preparation and filing of T1/T3 returns for individuals, businesses and deceased estates.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and your resume.  Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form. 

Click here to access the application form.

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