Job Description

Permanent Full Time
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We are looking for a Manager, Commodity Tax to join our high performing Taxation department to assist with leading the Commodity Tax function for The Canada Life Assurance Company ("CLA"), a Canadian Life Insurance company, and its subsidiaries.
As a Manager, Commodity Tax, your role will be responsible for the review and analysis of commodity tax compliance matters to contribute to our goal of maintaining accurate commodity taxes (GST/HST/PST). As a mentor and coach, you'll cultivate a dynamic learning environment, empowering team members to grow.
Reporting to the AVP, Commodity Tax, you will collaborate in investigating, researching, and analyzing commodity tax matters for the purposes of tax compliance, tax audits, special transactions and/or tax planning.
Accountabilities:

• Manage and oversee the filing of GST/HST/PST tax returns for Financial Institutions and non-Financial Institutions
• Analyze, research and document commodity tax considerations arising from the preparation and review of the above returns
• Assist in responding to tax audit queries including investigating, researching and analyzing the tax issues and information required
• Collaborate with the corporate tax team to ensure internal and external structuring transactions are implemented accurately
• Identify, track and report any potential financial risks or issues and work closely with the management team to implement appropriate solutions
• Research and respond to business unit commodity tax questions
• Develop and maintain commodity tax compliance procedures and risk assessment frameworks, to ensure effective tax management
• Development, coaching and training of staff members

Qualifications and Competencies:

• A bachelor's degree in commerce, accounting, taxation or a related field
• Completion of a professional accounting designation (or equivalent)
• 4-6 years of experience in commodity tax, preferably in a Financial Institutions environment.
• Completion or currently enrolled in the CPA GST/HST In-Depth Tax Course
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple demands and competing priorities to achieve required results
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Passion for developing others and fostering a high-performance culture
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Excel to support tax reporting and analysis and experience with SAP is an asset

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The base salary for this position is between $76,400 - $141,400 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.
Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!
Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.
You can be your best here. You're part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You'll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.
Together, as part of a great team, you'll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It's our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that's trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.
Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we're one of Canada's leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.
Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
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Requisition ID: 4581
Category: Corporate Functions
Location:
Toronto, ON, CA
Date: Oct 29, 2025
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