COLLECTIONS OFFICER

CL5 Clerk 5
Regular/full-time
Department of Finance
Tax Administration, Taxation
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 43989
Salary(s): CL5 $55,983.00 - $66,517.00 per year
Closing Date: April 22, 2025
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
The Taxation Division within Manitoba Finance is seeking a qualified candidate to join their team as a Collections Officer. The department is comprised of staff at various levels including Collections Officers, Complex Case Officers, Collections Clerk, Collections Supervisors and Collections Manager.
Manitoba government have a substantial benefits package which includes extended health, health spending, dental, vision, long term disability, supportive employment, maternity and parental leave, and a defined pension plan.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (CRC).
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory credit check.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Experience with current collection and enforcement techniques, policies and practices.
• Written communication skills with experience creating correspondence such as faxes, letters, memos, court documents and account reports.
• Verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical information clearly and concisely.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to tactfully relay sensitive information.
• Experience with business accounting principles and the ability to analyze financial statements.
• Experience applying and interpreting provincial or federal legislation, regulations and policies.
• Analytical skills with the ability to make sound decisions based on judgement.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a multi-tasked team environment.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Desired:

• Basic knowledge of Taxation Acts and collection related legislation.

Duties:
The Collections Officer is responsible for the collection, compliance and enforcement of tax arrears and the delinquent filing of tax returns under all the taxation statutes administered by the Taxation Division. The position also gathers information to obtain collection sources and to assess ability to pay.

Please refer the Job description for details