Assessment Officer - Auditor, CPA

Are you passionate about auditing a variety of financial and related documents? We are looking for an Assessment Officer in our Nanaimo office to act as a field representative for assessment matters and ensure all qualified employers with business activity in British Columbia are compliant in their self-reporting of assessment information to WorkSafeBC.

In this role, you'll assist employers within the Audit Section in adjusting assessments, performing industry classification reviews, as well as analyzing and interpreting registered employer's payroll reports.

How you'll make a difference: You'll help ensure B.C.'s workers' compensation system is properly funded so we can serve workers and employers now and in the future.

Where you'll work
At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position.

• Review audit employer records to verify completeness and accuracy of reported payroll and industry classification information, and make adjustments where necessary
• Educate employers by providing information on assessment policy and practices
• Recommend changes to employers' remittance procedures to ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC policies
• Conduct classification reviews of either an employer or an industry group by reviewing accounting and related documents and/or physical inspection of the employer's operations

We're looking for someone who can:

• Independently schedule, plan, and prioritize work assignments in a variety of geographical regions
• Present, explain, and document accounting information and decisions, both verbally and in writing, to individuals and groups with varying levels of understanding and education
• Build and maintain trusting and cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals and organizations
• Independently investigate, analyze, and resolve complex issues relating to financial and operational information to make sound, timely decisions in accordance with policies and legislation
• Maintain a high level of customer service
• Occasionally travel to remote locations for periods of up to one week at a time

Your background and experience

• A Bachelors Degree in related fields (e.g Accounting)
• Current member of Chartered Professional Accountants of BC (CPABC)
• A minimum of 24 months of directly related experience in financial auditing
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level
• A valid BC drivers' license

We'll consider equivalent combinations of education and experience.

Important to know
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Consent to a criminal record check
• Consent to and successfully meet the required credit check
• Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada

WorkSafeBC's COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy is suspended effective January 9, 2023; however, we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.

Who we are
At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?
It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are .

Our benefits
As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work - and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
• 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
• Extensive health care and dental benefits
• Optional leave and earned-time-off arrangements
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

Learn more: Find out what we offer .

Salary: $44.88 - $48.47/hourly

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately; however, must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.