Junior Tax Clinic Associate

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DETAILS

Organization Scarborough Campus Students' Union (SCSU)

Position Type Part-time, Contract 

Number of Positions Available 2 (Two)

Compensation $500 Honorarium

Approximate Hours per Week Mandatory Training Sessions & 3 Hours/day during tax clinic

Contract Duration January 2025 – March 2025

The Scarborough Campus Students’ Union (SCSU) is the not-for-profit organization that represents all Full-Time and Part-Time Undergraduate Students at the University of Toronto at Scarborough (UTSC), and provides to its members a broad range of services and events. The Student Centre is operated by SCSU and serves as the central hub of student life and services in the UTSC community. The Scarborough Campus Students’ Union (SCSU) intends to hire forty (40) Jr. Income Tax Associates to assist with the Income Tax Clinics for UTSC students. Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Scarborough Campus Students’ Union will provide full training for all selected associates. UTSC students from ANY program can apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Recognizing that the Jr. Income Tax Associate functions encompass a broad scope of responsibilities, it is important to note that not all functions are contained within this position description, and the position itself will be ever-changing and adaptive. Nevertheless, specific roles and responsibilities allocated to this position include, but are not limited to the following:

  • All Jr. Income Tax Associates will be responsible for assisting UTSC students (domestic and international) on a one-on-one basis with filing their Income tax returns.

BENEFITS

  • Build your resume and gain experience for job interviews

  • Receive a certificate from Canada Revenue Agency upon completion of the Tax Clinics (to be received by mail from CRA in June-August 2025)

  • Receive a reference letter from the Scarborough Campus Students’ Union (SCSU) indicating the total # of volunteer hours

  • Learn how to file your Canadian income taxes directly from Canada Revenue Agency

  • Develop your interpersonal and cross-cultural competency skills through your experience working with a diverse campus population

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

  • Previous Tax Filing is considered an asset

  • Basic experience in accounting, finance or math an asset

  • Comfortable working with numbers

  • Credible, mature and punctual

  • Openness to and respect of people’s culture, faith and traditions

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment

DESIRED ATTITUDES

  • Highly motivated and dedicated individual.

  • Must have a positive mind set directed in helping others.

  • Approaches tasks with an innovative mindset, and positive outlook in completing goals.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and pressured environment.

  • Superior oral and written communication skills are an asset.

Please Note: The Scarborough Campus Students’ Union (SCSU) is an independently incorporated organization working within the University of Toronto community. This position is NOT a University of Toronto staff position.

Member of the Canadian Federation of Students, Local 99

How to apply for this position: Interested candidates should submit their résumé and cover letter to applications@scsu.ca by 11:59 pm on December 31st, 2023 with the subject line: Junior Tax Clinic Associate 2025.

All applications should be received via e-mail, incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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