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You have a strong eye for detail, enjoy digging into complex information, and can translate tax requirements into practical guidance for others.\nAs our Tax and Catalog Analyst, you will be Canfor’s key resource for provincial sales tax applications related to equipment, parts, services, and inventory. You will work across Purchasing, Finance, Operations, IT, suppliers, and other partners to support tax compliance while taking ownership of the integrity and ongoing maintenance of our corporate inventory catalogue.\nThis is a unique opportunity to combine your tax knowledge with your analytical and systems skills while helping us continuously improve how we manage tax compliance, inventory information, and related processes.\nAs our Tax and Catalog Analyst, you will:\nProvide guidance on the appropriate application of provincial sales tax (PST) to equipment, parts, services, and purchasing transactions. \nReview purchasing activity, identify potential tax issues, and work with Buyers and other stakeholders to resolve discrepancies. \nAssess the appropriate tax classification of new inventory items, catalogue additions, and multi-use inventory. \nSupport provincial tax audits through research, data analysis, documentation, and follow-up on required actions. \nMonitor changes to provincial tax legislation, assess potential business impacts, and communicate relevant changes to internal stakeholders. \nPartner with Accounts Payable, Finance, suppliers, and regulatory agencies to investigate and resolve tax-related issues. \nMaintain the integrity of Canfor’s corporate inventory catalogue, ensuring item descriptions, tax classifications, nomenclature, and data meet established standards. \nAct as a key point of review for catalogue additions and changes, ensuring information is complete and accurate. \nWork with suppliers and internal partners to gather the information needed for accurate item descriptions and catalogue records. \nSupport catalogue cleanup, data quality, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives. \nCollaborate across Purchasing, Operations, Finance, and IT to identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, reporting, and automation. \nProvide provincial tax guidance and training to internal teams as required. \nFor this role, you will come equipped with:\n3 to 5 years of relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, inventory management, accounting, finance, information systems, or a related function, ideally in manufacturing or industry. \nPractical knowledge of provincial sales tax (PST) requirements and the ability to interpret and apply them in a business environment. \nExperience with ERP, inventory, CMMS, or similar business systems. \nProficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and comfort working with data and databases. \nAnalytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail. \nResearch skills to assess regulatory requirements and business impacts, and translate findings into practical guidance. \nCommunication and relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with Purchasing, Finance, Operations, IT, and external partners. \nThe ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines. \nA valid driver’s licence and the ability to travel to Canfor locations as required. \nIdeally, you also bring:\nExperience applying provincial tax rules in manufacturing, purchasing, inventory, accounts payable, or finance. \nKnowledge of industrial equipment, maintenance parts, or manufacturing operations. \nExperience with inventory master data, catalogue governance, data quality, tax audits, regulatory reviews, or tax recovery. \nFamiliarity with Power BI, Power Automate, Power Query, or similar reporting and automation tools. \nRelevant post-secondary education, a professional designation, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience in supply chain, accounting, finance, IT, or a related field. \nThe location:\nThis position may be based out of one of our main BC office locations, including Prince George, Cranbrook, or Vancouver, and will work with stakeholders across multiple Canfor operations and business functions. Occasional travel to Canfor operations and corporate locations may be required.\nReady to put your tax expertise to work and make an impact across Canfor? We’d love to hear from you-apply today.\nThe salary range for this position is: $75,000 - $110,000.\nPlease Note: The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features programs such as performance-based incentive plans, recognition programs, benefits, paid leaves, pension plans with base and matching contributions, savings options and robust health & well-being initiatives. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and rewarded.\nWe appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. 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