Ernst & Young
2025 Tax - Indirect Tax & Tax Policy and Controversy - Canada - Full-Time
Ernst & Young, Vancouver, BC
What if your career could have a lasting impact on you, and on the world?
Here at EY, you'll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We'll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you'll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, - all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.
The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.
The opportunity: your next adventure awaits
In EY Tax, you'll have the opportunity to help the world's leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. You'll get a unique glimpse deep inside a company's business and become a trusted advisor, working collaboratively on a team that influences major business decisions. Demand has made this a rapidly growing area, and the relationships we build here translate into big business in other areas, making this a true priority.
Key responsibilities as a Staff in our Tax practice will include interacting with clients and team members to secure tax data. Students are expected to analyze data, prepare work papers based on professional standards, determine the accuracy/completeness of the compliance product, and perform quality assurance procedures to prepare the product for delivery. Staff will establish and maintain working relationships with clients and pursue knowledge to develop professionally and enhance service delivery. You will contribute to a flexible, stable, and team-oriented working culture that fosters personal development.
Outlined below are the various teams hiring in each city. Please read through the description and key responsibilities of each role and CLEARLY INDICATE in your COVER LETTER your FIRST and SECOND preference of which tax team you would be interested in. If you are selected for interview, your preferences will be heavily considered.
Team HiringLocationTax Policy and ControversyCalgary, TorontoIndirect TaxCalgary, Vancouver
Tax Policy & Controversy
EY Law's tax controversy group assists clients resolving tax disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency and other Canadian tax authorities. We also represent clients before the Tax Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada, the provincial trial and appellate courts, and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal.
Cities Hiring: Calgary, Toronto
Indirect Tax
The Indirect Tax team identifies tax planning opportunities to help clients minimize their tax burden as well as fulfill compliance responsibilities and avoid tax penalties. Sub specialities are Indirect Tax Recovery and Global Trade.
Cities Hiring: Calgary, Vancouver
As we are client facing, we expect our staff to demonstrate professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude, maintaining confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and work-related products. While completing day to day tasks, we hope that all employees will enhance their technical skills by remaining up to date on trends, new legislative developments, and tax authority decisions, applying them to complex situations relevant to our clients.
If you're ready to build on your potential, develop as a tax professional, and join a growing team, this role is for you. Sound interesting? Well, this is just the beginning. Visit our website here to learn more.
What we look for
What's in it for you
What you can expect
BC Region Pay Range Information
The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $60,000 to $120,000. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.
Diversity and Inclusion at EY
Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We're committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.
Find out why time and again we're recognized as one of Canada's top employers. To learn more about career opportunities with us, visit us at ey.com/careers.
Please note: Due to high volumes of applicants and varying local deadlines. Only successful applicants moving forward to an interview will be contacted.
Here at EY, you'll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We'll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you'll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, - all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.
The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.
The opportunity: your next adventure awaits
In EY Tax, you'll have the opportunity to help the world's leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. You'll get a unique glimpse deep inside a company's business and become a trusted advisor, working collaboratively on a team that influences major business decisions. Demand has made this a rapidly growing area, and the relationships we build here translate into big business in other areas, making this a true priority.
Key responsibilities as a Staff in our Tax practice will include interacting with clients and team members to secure tax data. Students are expected to analyze data, prepare work papers based on professional standards, determine the accuracy/completeness of the compliance product, and perform quality assurance procedures to prepare the product for delivery. Staff will establish and maintain working relationships with clients and pursue knowledge to develop professionally and enhance service delivery. You will contribute to a flexible, stable, and team-oriented working culture that fosters personal development.
Outlined below are the various teams hiring in each city. Please read through the description and key responsibilities of each role and CLEARLY INDICATE in your COVER LETTER your FIRST and SECOND preference of which tax team you would be interested in. If you are selected for interview, your preferences will be heavily considered.
Team HiringLocationTax Policy and ControversyCalgary, TorontoIndirect TaxCalgary, Vancouver
Tax Policy & Controversy
EY Law's tax controversy group assists clients resolving tax disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency and other Canadian tax authorities. We also represent clients before the Tax Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada, the provincial trial and appellate courts, and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal.
Cities Hiring: Calgary, Toronto
Indirect Tax
The Indirect Tax team identifies tax planning opportunities to help clients minimize their tax burden as well as fulfill compliance responsibilities and avoid tax penalties. Sub specialities are Indirect Tax Recovery and Global Trade.
Cities Hiring: Calgary, Vancouver
As we are client facing, we expect our staff to demonstrate professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude, maintaining confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and work-related products. While completing day to day tasks, we hope that all employees will enhance their technical skills by remaining up to date on trends, new legislative developments, and tax authority decisions, applying them to complex situations relevant to our clients.
If you're ready to build on your potential, develop as a tax professional, and join a growing team, this role is for you. Sound interesting? Well, this is just the beginning. Visit our website here to learn more.
What we look for
- You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We're looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
- You are curious and purpose driven. We're looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
- You are inclusive. We're looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.
- Qualifications:
- Be in pursuit of a graduate degree in law
- Have advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Possess strong dedication to teamwork
- Be committed to integrity within a professional environment
What's in it for you
- Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
- Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds - both professionally and culturally.
- Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
- Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients, and society - building a better working world, together.
- Hours worked at EY in this group will count towards your CPA designation.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards package that incorporates medical & health benefits, including $5,000 for mental health and a pro-rated wellness allowance for your time at EY.
What you can expect
- We are currently accepting full-time applications for our Tax group - Tax Policy & Controversy and Indirect Tax for 2025.
- To apply, please create a profile, and submit your most recent cover, resume, and unofficial transcripts as one single PDF document.
- Within a week of submitting your PDF application, you will be provided with a link to complete the video component of your application. You will have 48 hours to complete this video. All candidates must complete this video as part of the application process.
- Successful applicants will be contacted for behavioral interview(s) with members of our Tax practice and/or Talent Attraction and Acquisition team.
BC Region Pay Range Information
The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $60,000 to $120,000. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.
Diversity and Inclusion at EY
Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We're committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.
Find out why time and again we're recognized as one of Canada's top employers. To learn more about career opportunities with us, visit us at ey.com/careers.
Please note: Due to high volumes of applicants and varying local deadlines. Only successful applicants moving forward to an interview will be contacted.