Indigenous Tax and Estate Planning Advisor

Job description

Salary: $1,232.25 to $1,392.00 per week
Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Weekly Hours: 37.5

Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.

Job Description:
The Indigenous Tax and Estate Planning Advisor provides guidance on Indigenous taxation and estate planning. The role involves researching taxation issues, advising the Council of Chiefs, assisting community members with tax-related matters, and supporting estate planning workshops.

The advisor will also work on designing an estate structure project and assist Kahnawa’kehró:non with estate planning, powers of attorney, and other related legal services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Taxation Advisory:
  • Provide expertise to the Council of Chiefs on Indigenous taxation issues.
  • Research and summarize taxation laws, agreements, and regulations affecting Kahnawà:ke and Indigenous communities.
  • Collaborate with tax professionals to create public notices, reports, and recommendations.
• Community Tax Support:
  • Assist community members in accessing tax exemptions and navigating tax-related forms and requirements.
  • Develop and implement initiatives to assert taxation rights under federal legislation.
• Estate Planning:
  • Advise clients on wills, powers of attorney, and estate documentation.
  • Design an estate structure proposal for Council review.
  • Facilitate estate planning workshops and provide client support.

Required experience and qualifications

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Law, with three (3) years of relevant experience in Indigenous taxation or related fields.
  • Certificate in Financial Planning (asset).
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong knowledge of Indigenous taxation and estate planning practices.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and provide expert guidance.
  • Familiarity with Kanien’kéha or French is an asset.

Working Environment:

• Office-based, five-day work week.
• Moderate overtime and travel may be required.
• Ability to manage deadlines and workload-related stress.

How to Apply:
Submit the following documents in PDF format to Applications@mck.ca:

• Applicant checklist.
• Letter of intent.
• Resume.

Address Your Application To:
Dawn Stacey, Manager of Recruitment & Staffing.

Additional Notes:

• All required documents must be submitted by the deadline for your application to be considered.
• Incomplete applications may not be reviewed.
• Preference will be given to Aboriginal candidates.
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• For full details and required forms, visit www.kahnawake.com/jobs.

Job posting period

Until 2024-12-11 at 16:00