Employment insurance and revenue officers

Example job titles

• employment insurance agent
• employment insurance benefits control officer
• revenue officer
• tax collection officer
• tax enforcement officer

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Excise tax revenue officers
• Audit accounting records to determine income, exemptions, payable taxes, compliance with reporting regulations and existence of fraud
• Examine accounting systems and internal controls of organizations
• Provide advice on reporting and evaluation methods for goods subject to taxation
• Prepare briefs and assist in searching and seizing records, and in preparing charges for court cases.
• Government benefits services officers
• Determine the eligibility of persons applying for government benefits such as Employment Insurance (EI), Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS)
• Ascertain the facts on such issues as reasons for loss of employment and availability for work
• Monitor the payments of benefits and investigate claimants when there appears to be fraud or abuse.

Employment requirements

• A bachelor's degree or college diploma is usually required.
• Several years of related administrative or regulatory experience may be required.
• Completion of specialized government training is required.