Tax Officer
Job Summary
Limited Competition
This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.
Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:
https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/submit-application-gnwt-employee
Department Information
The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.
Job Information
Join our team and play a key role in ensuring compliance with tax legislation and supporting the collection of vital revenues for the Government of the Northwest Territories. As a Tax Officer, you'll work on diverse tasks such as monitoring tax remittances, conducting desk audits, and assisting taxpayers with accurate calculations. This position offers a mix of analytical work, client interaction, and problem-solving in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor and reconcile payroll, fuel, and tobacco tax remittances for accuracy.
Perform desk audits and inspections to ensure compliance with legislation.
Assist taxpayers with registration and interpretation of tax requirements.
Investigate discrepancies and recommend corrective actions or refunds.
Prepare reports, maintain records, and support year-end processes.
Key Qualifications:
- Completion of Business or Accounting Degree, or similar and two (2) years of experience working in a financial office environment.
- Similar Degrees could include, but are not limited to, Finance and Commerce.
Equivalencies:
- Completion of a Business or Accounting Diploma, or similar and four (4) years of experience working in a financial office environment.
- Completion of a Business Administration Certificate or similar and five (5) years of experience working in a financial office environment.
- Completion of a Bookkeeper & Financial Officer Training course and six (6) years of experience working in a financial office environment.
- Completion of a high school diploma and six (6) years progressively responsible financial office experience.
- All other equivalencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 27402
Closing Date: January 23, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $42.17 per hour to $50.36 per hour (approximately $82,232 - $98,202.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
Application Assistance
Application Assistance
For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit: Preparing Your Application