Deceased Estate Tax Clerk (Income Tax Clerk)

CL4 Clerk 4

Regular/full-time

Public Service Delivery

Public Guardian and Trustee, Consumer Protection

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45581

Salary(s):   CL4 $57,137.00 - $66,725.00

Closing Date:   September 21, 2026

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 created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

The Department of Public Service Delivery is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Deceased Estate Tax Clerk (Income Tax Clerk) within the PGT. 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 Accounting Department of the PGT is to provide assistance to over 5,000 clients for whom income tax forms need to be completed and filed, trust accounts need to be managed and benefit applications need to be completed. Many of the forms require calculation of financial information surrounding cash, investments, assets, life insurance policies and income sources.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and resume. See below for further instructions. Note: Only those who submit the application form and resume will be considered. 

** Click here to access the application form. **

Duties:
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Accountant, the Income Tax Clerk is responsible to complete T1/T1 Final returns and T3/T3 Final Estate returns.  Files Infant, Adult and Vacant Property Trust returns.  The Income Tax Clerk will follow income tax filing procedures in the Public Guardian and Trustee procedure manual and in accordance with CRA filing regulations.  The Income Tax Clerk calculates tax holdbacks for compensation reports and pay-outs of Estates and Trusts.

Why Work For Manitoba Government?
The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.
 
Financial Security

• Attractive salaries
• Defined pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long-Term Disability Plan 

 
Benefit Plan

• Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
• Annual health spending account for eligible employees 

 
Commitment to Health and Wellness

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
• Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
• Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options

 
Professional Growth & Development
We want our employees to thrive and grow, and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.  
 
Organizational Culture and Values 
The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.
 
Impact on Manitoba’s Future
By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Extensive experience preparing Canadian T1 Returns
• Experience analyzing legal, financial and investment documents that relate to the filing of returns
• Ability to pay attention to detail and ensure accuracy of work
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet conflicting deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills including experience conducting research, analyzing policies and procedures to formulate solutions and provide recommendation
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills  including the ability to interact co-operatively and professionally with other departmental staff, external agencies, other professionals and the general public
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Experience working with Microsoft Office suite (including Word, Excel and Outlook) or equivalent applications

Desired:

• Supervisory experience including providing direction and performance management
• Experience in a professional capacity processing income tax returns using ProFile or other professional tax software
• Experience preparing Minor-Infant and Personal Injury Trusts
• Experience with Canadian Testamentary Trusts and Inter Vivos Trusts
• Extensive experience preparing Canadian T1 Final and T3 Estate/Trust Returns

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Must be willing and able to successfully complete prescribed T3 Estate Returns training courses identified by management within 1 year of employment

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To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and resume. See below for further instructions. Note: Only those who submit the application form and resume will be considered. 

** Click here to access the application form. **

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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