Job Description

Posting Title
FO 21R - Senior Inspector - AMENDED: Closing date extended
Position Classification
Financial Officer R21
Union
GEU
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$69,760.70 - $79,322.69 annually
Close Date
11/27/2025
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Finance
Ministry Branch / Division
CTAB/Revenue
Job Summary

The Team

The Consumer Taxation Audit Branch (CTAB) - a dynamic force in tax compliance across BC. Since 2017, we have united under one mission: auditing and ensuring adherence to tax laws spanning PST, Tobacco, Motor Fuel, and Carbon. With two teams led by experienced leaders, we collaborate closely with CTAB, and other Revenue Division teams within the BC Ministry of Finance. Our work drives substantial revenue and compliance outcomes province wide. We thrive on agility, critical and analytical thinking, and teamwork, offering opportunities for both collaborative and independent contributions. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, join us in shaping tax integrity for British Columbia.

The Role

As a Senior Inspector, you will conduct focus audits and inspections across various industries in BC, ensuring compliance with BC tax laws via correspondence and in the field. You'll complete 3.5 to 4.5 inspections/focus audits weekly with high accuracy, using your financial expertise to assess records and systems. This role offers diverse challenges, from educating taxpayers to identifying non-compliance, and supports career growth toward roles like Inspection Team Leader and for those considering a professional accounting designation, Auditor or Senior Auditor within CTAB. If you thrive on dynamic work environments and want to make a significant impact in tax compliance, apply now to be part of our innovative team.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements

Degree in a related discipline such as financial management, administrative law, investigation and enforcement and 1 year of related experience; OR
Diploma in a related discipline such as financial management, administrative law, investigation and enforcement and 3 years of related experience; OR
Certification in a related discipline such as financial management, administrative law, investigation and enforcement and 4 years of related experience; OR
An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
Valid Class 5, BC driver's license or equivalent, with no L restrictions as of the job posting's closing date.

Related experience must include all the following:

Experience in Financial Management and/or Accounting. Experience with interpreting and applying legislation. Experience using Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level (working with multiple worksheets, finding, and replacing data, sub-totaling, sorting and filtering large data sets, applying basic formulas, data imports and working with text data).

Preference may be given to applicants with:

Experience working with the application of policy and procedures to encourage voluntary compliance. Experience working independently in the field. Experience working with the administration of the following BC statutes: Provincial Sales Tax Act, Motor Fuel Tax Act, Carbon Tax Act or Tobacco Tax Act.

Proviso:

Must be willing and able to travel within the province.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Suzanne.Hughes@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

Amendment (11/12):

The closing date of this posting will now extend until

November 27th, 2025.

3 Positions available.

These positions are based out of the location listed above.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to five (5) days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.

An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.

An Enhanced Criminal & Credit Record Check will be required.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.



We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.



The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Metis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:

Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

Cover Letter: NO

- Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES -

Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (

month and year

) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES

- You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.



Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.


Job Category
Finance