• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

What can I expect to do in this role?

• research and analyze subject business policies and practices, and accounting systems, review ministry records and files, as well as information from other tax jurisdictions, or other sources (i.e. banks, customers, third parties) to obtain proof of non-compliance or willful evasion related to the tax and benefits programs administered by the Ministry of Finance
• examine and analyze all evidence, including tax returns, books and records
• interview informants, third-party witnesses, suspected violators and/or their legal/financial representatives
• research tax legislation, and case law/summaries/decisions
• assess and interpret findings, consolidate data, and prepare reports and prosecution briefs
• recommend further investigative or prosecution action
• retrieve, decipher and analyze data from electronic media
• plan, lead, and conduct investigations related to the tax and benefits programs administered by the Ministry of Finance, including search and seizure actions, evidence collection, investigative analysis, and interviewing
• participate in Joint Forces Operations with other tax jurisdictions, e.g. Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), police agencies, etc.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You have a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You are able to travel throughout Ontario.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You have the ability to interview informants, third-party witnesses, suspected violators and/or their legal/financial representatives, who may be unwilling or evasive.
• You can provide testimony and be subject to cross-examination in a court of law.
• You can prepare concise and thorough reports and prepare documents for court proceedings.
• You can assist legal counsel in legal proceedings and prepare and deliver presentations.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• You have in-depth knowledge of investigative techniques, judicial process, rules of evidence, and court procedures to carry out investigations.
• You have working knowledge of accounting theory, practices, policies and audit standards and procedures to understand and analyze complex business accounting systems. This knowledge is normally gained through successful completion of an undergraduate degree/community college diploma in Accounting, Business, Law, or Law and Security, or equivalent work experience.
• You have thorough knowledge of the management, evaluation and analysis of intelligence data and processes.

Analytical and Computer Skills

• You have analytical, judgment, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• You can effectively interpret and apply legislation related to the tax and benefits programs administered by the Ministry of Finance (e.g. Land Transfer Tax Act, Employer Health Tax Act, Retail Sales Tax Act, Tobacco Tax Act, Fuel Tax Act, Gasoline Tax Act, etc.) and related regulations/guidelines.
• You have working knowledge of related legislation, regulations and statutes (i.e. Provincial Offences Act, Ontario and Canada Evidence Act, Charter of Rights and Freedoms).
• You have advanced computer skills and can use software, mainframe systems, and databases to conduct research, and record and access information.

Additional Information:

• 1 English Permanent, 33 King St W, Oshawa, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based), Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, Social Networking Search, Special Constable

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position. Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
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