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Tax Policy Analyst - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 52035

Ministry:
Treasury Board & Finance

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full-Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary:
Ongoing

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
February 5, 2024

Classification:
Budget Officer 2

Salary:
$2,425.70 to $3,331.30 bi-weekly ($63,311 - $86,947/year)

The Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance is responsible for budget planning, financial management and economic analysis, as well as the administration of tax and revenue programs.

The Tax Policy branch, as part of the Ministry, provides information and recommendations on tax policies and works to implement government decisions.

The branch also monitors tax developments in Canada and abroad and works with other government ministries on tax issues affecting Alberta.

For further information about Treasury Board and Finance, see our website at:

Role Responsibilities:

The Tax Policy Analyst is responsible for developing advice and recommendations that inform senior officials and the President of the Treasury Board and the Minister of Finance on areas of tax policy.

This includes the impacts on the government's fiscal and business plan objectives as well as on Albertans and Alberta businesses.

This entails monitoring tax-related developments in Alberta and elsewhere, conducting research on taxation issues, and responding to inquiries and concerns that have been raised by senior management, elected officials, the media, industry, and the general public.

The analyst participates on inter-departmental and interprovincial committees on issues that relate to Alberta's tax system and may assist in the development and drafting of tax-related legislation.

The analyst also contributes to the government's fiscal planning through regular tax revenue or benefit program forecasts and assessing the effectiveness of current or proposed tax policies.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Research and analyze tax issues relevant to Alberta and communicate the results to senior decision-makers.
Develop cost estimates of tax proposals.
Prepare written responses for the Minister to other Ministers, tax professionals, special interest groups, and Albertans.
Participate in policy development through interdepartmental working groups.
Provide advice to other departments about federal and provincial tax systems and current provincial tax policy.
Identify necessary changes to ensure Alberta legislation is consistent with provincial tax policy.

APS Competencies:

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans.

We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:

Qualifications:

A CPA designation, a Bachelor of Law, or a Graduate degree in Economics, Public Administration, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.

Knowledge of and experience in the following:

Applied and theoretical taxation policy
Policy development processes
Federal and provincial tax legislation and policies
Strong analytical and computer skills with specialized revenue forecasting and analysis.

Equivalency:
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be applied.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

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Notes:

Location:
Queen Elizabeth II Building, Street, Edmonton, Alberta

Hours of Work: 36.25 Hours per week, Monday to Friday; 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

Note:
This is a permanent full-time position

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

Working for the Alberta Public Service
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
Professional learning and development
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
Positive workplace culture and worklife balance
Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.