Green Shield Canada

WHO WE ARE

When it comes to health, we’re always looking for ways to push for better. It’s why we were founded in the first place. In 1957, our founder, pharmacist William Wilkinson, witnessed a mother sacrifice her health by forgoing her own medicine to pay for her sick daughter’s prescription. He knew there had to be a better way. So, he introduced North America’s first prepaid drug plan, and GreenShield was born as a not-for-profit with a mission to support better health for all Canadians.

We aren’t just a health and benefits company. We’re the only not-for-profit social enterprise that brings worlds of coverage and care together, all in one place.

We’re noble challengers, purposefully building a better way and we need the best people to help us create a more holistic approach that takes care of the mind and body.

Our mission is to create better health for all Canadians, and we know that starts with our employees.

THE ROLE IN A NUTSHELL

As a leader in the overall Finance and Strategy team, the Tax Manager will report to the Director, Tax. This role offers the opportunity to plan, direct and execute the activities of the Tax function which plays a critical role in the sustainability of the organization and the execution of enterprise strategy. This role involves maintaining ownership of tax reporting and compliance managing relationships with regulators, auditors, leadership and development of employees, as well as implementing strategies to optimize use of company resources while minimizing risk. The Tax Manager plays a crucial role in enterprise risk management, assessing financial risks, and advising senior management on financial strategies. Their expertise is essential in maintaining the financial health and stability of the organization.

This position provides excellent opportunities in applying tax concepts to business transactions to add value to the overall organization strategy to support better health for all Canadians.

• Assist in the preparation of robust corporate tax provision model and returns
• Stay abreast of tax research and analysis of legislative changes and analyze their impact on company operations and planning
• Identify and develop tax strategies to mitigate risks while optimizing tax benefits
• Participate in intercompany transactions planning and tax restructuring within the organization
• Provide strategic tax planning advice to senior management regarding mergers & acquisitions, non-cash tax impacts tied to the evolving financial reporting standards and other corporate initiatives
• Lead the adoption of tax software and ERP financial reporting integrations to enhance accuracy, scalability, and audit readiness across compliance workflows
• Establish internal tax policies, documentation standards, and training programs to elevate tax risk management and cross-functional literacy
• Support enterprise initiatives by modeling tax impacts of M&A, capital structure, and long-term planning decisions in collaboration with Corporate Strategy
• Assist in preparing deliverables and presentations to senior management
• Lead and manage tax audits by government agencies
• Work collaboratively with the broader Finance / Accounting Team
• Support other projects related to GS’s broader finance transformation initiative

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Completion of University Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
• CPA or similar designation
• Completion or near completion in the CPA In-Depth Tax Program
• Experience in tax compliance reporting including tax provision and returns
• Experience in corporate tax transactions planning and restructuring
• Analytical thinking, critical decision making and an innovative mindset
• Excellent planning, organizing, and time management skills with strong attention to detail
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

THE CULTURE

We believe a career should be meaningful. Not just a means to earn a living. Our culture is one where everyone's voice is heard and valued. Because that’s what it takes to create better health for all. We dare to challenge the status quo. And we’re driven by people who have challenged theirs. We believe that your workplace should empower you to be the best version of yourself. That’s why we provide a place where you can be inspired, challenged, and rewarded.

Where your growth means our growth.

Where your voice is heard and valued.

Where your work has purpose. And purpose matters.

We believe our people are critical to our overall success. Inclusivity makes us a stronger, smarter and more informed organization. Being intentionally inclusive of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences will enhance our company culture to positively impact how we support our communities. A career at GreenShield isn’t just about personal achievements, it's about making a difference together.

Here’s to Better Health for All!

A FEW MORE DETAILS

Proficiency in English is required for this position. As part of this role, you will be required to communicate with colleagues or customers who use English as their primary language. By requiring English proficiency for this position, we aim to ensure that our employees can excel in their roles, collaborate, and communicate effectively, and contribute to the success of our organization.

GS supports diversity, equity and inclusion in our teams and communities, and we value the unique contributions made by all. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly to every requirement, we invite you to apply. We encourage applications from all candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodation through requestforaccommodation@greenshield.ca. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Providing this information gives GS consent to use your personal information to assess your suitability for specific positions, future opportunities or for your personnel file. Your résumé will be held in strict confidence and will be viewed only by the Organization. Information may be stored outside of Canada and could be used for aggregate statistical purposes (which uses no personal identification).