Job ID: 167563

Manager, Tax Administration & Compliance Services

Department of Finance

Permanent Position

95 Rochford Street, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 3T5

1 Position available

Expires on: August 7, 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Department of Finance is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.

The purpose of this position includes providing strategic and operational planning as well as operational management and supervision for the Tax Administration and Compliance Services section and the staff. The Manager is responsible for managing five work units for the administration of all provincial legislation. The Manager is also responsible for managing revenue collection components and/or collaboration with provincial and federal counterparts on legislation and agreements. The position is responsible for all tax audit and formal tax collection functions and for administering provincial government participation in the International Fuel Tax Agreement, audit components of the International Registration Plan and the various federal/provincial information sharing agreements and First Nation agreements.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Leading the development, maintenance and management of systems and processes for the administration of: (1) revenue tax, environment tax, retail sales tax, real property transfer tax, gasoline tax, tobacco tax, financial corporations capital tax, beverage container deposits, and the 911 emergency fee surcharge; (2) a real property tax program to collect annual provincial and municipal tax and waste watch fees, administer programs such as provincial tax credit, seniors tax deferral and Grant-in-Lieu, to communicate effectively with property owners on tax arrears, interest charges, payment plan options and tax sale risk; and to facilitate tax sale processes; (3) provincial land registry operations; (4) land inventory services for property mapping, property line maintenance and the civic address community database; (5) the International Fuel Tax Agreement and audit responsibilities under the International Registration Plan; (6) First Nation rebate agreements; (7) collaboration with Agriculture and Fisheries under the Certified Fisheries Organization Support Act and Health and Wellness under the Tobacco Sales and Access Act.
• Facilitating the preparation of Treasury Board/Executive Council memos for AR cancellation/write-off and Grant-in-Lieu recommendations.
• Providing legislative expertise, advice and interpretation. Drafting and implementing legislative amendments.
• Providing oversight/future direction for information systems supporting operations.
• Representing PEI on provincial steering committees, federal/provincial committees and national/international peer group forums.
• Providing leadership for the section by participating as a member of the division’s management team, effectively managing staff, participating in the development of divisional/section work plans and effective budget management.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Public Administration or related discipline.
• Must have a Professional Accounting designation.
• Audit experience is required.
• Extensive experience at the management/supervisory level.
• Experience managing high volume customer service demands, dealing with the public in a professional manner, exercising tact and diplomacy in a regulatory environment.
• Experience drafting and interpreting complex legislation and related regulations, must be able to analyze information and make sound decisions.
• Strong problem solving, and analytical skills; excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
• Knowledge of the Province of PEI taxation legislation and related regulations.
• Applicants must have a good previous work and attendance record.
• The successful candidate must provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check prior to beginning employment.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.

Please ensure that the appropriate Posting ID number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at www.jobspei.ca . Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone (902) 368-4080.

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BENEFITS

• 4 weeks paid vacation annually
• Employer-paid health and dental benefits
• Up to $2,500 annual training funds
• Flexible working hours
• Employee assistance program
• Pension Plan