As a Supervisor - Tax in the Department of National Defence, you will lead a team responsible for managing tax-related financial operations and ensuring compliance with federal taxation requirements. You will oversee the assessment, collection, and administration of tax matters while supervising staff who handle complex financial transactions and tax obligations. This supervisory role combines technical tax expertise with people management, requiring you to balance operational efficiency with strategic financial planning for the organization.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include directing team members in tax processing and analysis, monitoring work quality and accuracy, implementing tax policies and procedures, and liaising with other government departments and external tax authorities. You will prepare reports on tax compliance, manage budgets for your section, and ensure your team meets established performance targets. Additionally, you will identify process improvements, manage conflicts or challenging situations, and contribute to the development of your staff through mentoring and training.
You will work in a structured office environment within the DND financial management division. This role requires strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to make sound decisions that impact both departmental operations and public resources. You may interact with colleagues across various DND units, Treasury Board officials, and representatives from the Canada Revenue Agency or other financial institutions.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and oversee daily tax operations, Assign work, monitor progress, and provide guidance to team members, Review work products for quality and compliance with standards, Contribute to operational planning and process improvement
Required Skills
Financial analysis, Accounting principles (PSAS/IFRS), SAP/financial systems, Budgeting, Attention to detail, Team supervision, Work coordination, Quality control, Staff development
Typical Education
Post-secondary diploma or degree; experience in the relevant technical or functional area
Training
To qualify for a Supervisor - Tax position, you typically need a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. Many successful candidates have professional designations such as CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant), CGA (Certified General Accountant), or CA (Chartered Accountant), though these are not always mandatory depending on the specific competition requirements.
Ongoing professional development is encouraged and supported within the federal public service. This may include training in government financial policies, Treasury Board directives, DND-specific procedures, and supervisory skills development. The Public Service Commission may require completion of a supervisory or management training program before or shortly after appointment. Access to professional development funds and tuition support for relevant certifications is often available to help you maintain or upgrade your accounting credentials and stay current with tax law changes.
Entry Plans
Entry into a Supervisor - Tax role at DND typically occurs through competitive selection processes managed by the Public Service Commission. Most candidates enter through one of these pathways: (1) Public Service Competitions - open or semi-open competitions advertised on the Government of Canada Jobs website, usually open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents; (2) Priority Hiring Programs - if you are a current federal public servant, you may access internal competitions or priority consideration; (3) Lateral Movement - if you work in another government department or agency in a Tax or Financial Management role, you may apply for similar positions at DND; (4) Development Programs - graduates of public service development or rotational programs may be appointed to supervisory roles upon program completion.
Some candidates build experience by first working as a Tax Officer or similar non-supervisory position within DND or another federal department, then competing for supervisory roles once they meet the experience requirements (typically 2-3 years of relevant experience). Student summer employment, co-op placements, or post-secondary recruitment programs may also provide entry points into the federal public service, leading eventually to supervisory opportunities.
Part-Time Options
Part-time work is available in some Supervisor - Tax positions, though supervisory roles typically require a full-time commitment to effectively manage team performance and operational continuity. However, the federal public service does offer flexible work arrangements such as flexible hours, compressed work weeks, or job sharing in limited circumstances, subject to operational requirements and management approval.
Remote or hybrid work options have expanded across DND following recent government policies. Depending on the specific position and operational needs, you may have opportunities to work from home for portions of the work week, particularly for tasks involving data analysis, report preparation, or individual administrative work. However, supervisory duties—including team meetings, one-on-ones with staff, and in-person coordination—may require regular on-site presence. Specific arrangements are negotiated between you and your manager based on business requirements and are subject to Treasury Board policies on remote work in the federal public service.
Related Careers
No related military careers on file for this position.
