Senior Sales Tax Consultant

The Senior Tax Sale Consultant is responsible for the administration of files where the one-year period following the registration of a tax arrears certificate has expired.  They will execute the required procedures and ensure that all the requirements of the pertinent legislation and regulations are adhered to. They will advise our clients on an ongoing basis and ensure that they are always provided with an outstanding level of service.  They will work both individually, and as part of a close-knit team. 

Position may be remote – however initial training is located in Newmarket, Ontario.

Under the supervision of the General Manager, the duties and responsibilities of the Senior Tax Sale Consultant include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reviewing files to ensure viability of proceeding with tax sale;
• Using our custom software to create the required documents;
• Working with our OntarioTaxSales.ca website team and the Realtax team;
• Registering documents online;
• Being available to our clients on the day of a tax sale, until the tender opening or auction has concluded;
• Occasionally attending tender openings or auctions;
• Becoming thoroughly familiar with the procedures and requirements set out in Part XI of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Tax Sales Rules, various other statutes, and pertinent case law;
• Managing tax sale files from beginning to end. Beginning around the time of the expiry of the one-year period following the registration of a tax arrears certificate;
• Being familiar and knowledgeable of our procedures and software, initially working on tax registrations.  This will include duties such as becoming familiar with
  • our customized software;
  • our fee structures;
  • preparation of farm debt notices, first notices, final notices, statutory declarations, cancellation certificates, and any other required documents or instruments; and
  • various reports on searches.
• Conducting all registrations on title of the required instruments;
• Checking files prior to commencement of tax sale procedures;
• Working with clients to calculate minimum tender/bid amounts;
• Document preparation, document registration, preparation of tender/bid packages;
• Liaising with clients and advising them on the requirements of tax registrations;
• Attending conferences and/or zone meetings for organizations such as AMCTO, MFOA, and OMTRA; and
• Possibly conducting workshops at conferences and/or zone meetings as well as working on our website.

Other

• Other duties as assigned.

• University Degree or College Diploma;
• 5 years of proven experience in a municipal environment;
• Extensive experience in tax sales;
• Title searching experience an asset;
• Strong knowledge of pertinent legislation and regulations;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Graduate of the MTAP program;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight timelines;
• Excellent eye for details;
• Strong organizational and time-management skills;
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Key Relationships

This position interfaces with internal and external contacts:

• Internal: All other Realtax Employees
• External: Treasurers/Deputy Treasurers/Clerks from 240 Municipalities

• Work normal business hours but may be required to do some work in the evenings or outside normal working hours;
• Travel may be required in spring and fall;
• Able to work on a computer for long periods of time;
• Required to work in a busy, open area office which may result in constant interruptions;
• Required to spend long hours concentrating which will require attention to detail and high levels of accuracy; and
• Required to meet a number of deadlines which may cause stress.

Please submit your resume by email to our General Manager.