Employment insurance and revenue officers

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• 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.

• Excise tax revenue officers

• 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.

• Progression to managerial positions in these fields is possible with experience.