Tax Engagement Coordinator - Private Tax - Ottawa

Tax Engagement Coordinator - Private Tax - Ottawa

Location: Ottawa

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Salary: Competitive

Date: Jul 9, 2026

Job description

Requisition ID: 1725346

At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence.

Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

As a Tax Engagement Coordinator, you will be a part of our Private Client Services group. As a member of E&Ys Business Tax Services practice, you will develop the combination of deep tax knowledge and a sophisticated understanding of business drivers to serve your clients to the best of your ability.

Your key responsibilities

As a tax engagement coordinator, you will be a pivotal member of Canadian tax team, dedicated to applying knowledge of the corporate and personal tax processes and deadlines, engagement economics and various information systems to advance the efficiency, productivity and profitability of the team.

Engagement Coordination:

Coordinate engagement administration functions among tax practitioners and administrative team including engagement acceptance procedures, engagement letters, client assistance packages and scheduling of assignments

Electronic transmitting tax returns and forms

Coordinate, prioritize, assign and track work engagements

Coordinate requests for tax hours from other business units

Monitor and follow up with tax practitioners to keep the work assignment process on track and knowledgeable of deadlines

Coordinate, track the process of engagements through our practice management systems and assist with coordination of billings

Administration and Analysis:

Attend weekly scheduling meetings, record changes and follow up on issues arising

Meet with tax practitioners on regular basis (weekly) to prioritize work and coordinate engagements

Maintain real-time data of status of projects and tax returns

Quality Control:

Demonstrates up to date knowledge of business unit policies, practices and processes in order to assist the team in meeting product quality and compliance standards

To qualify for the role, you must have

University degree (or equivalent in experience) and a keen desire to learn and take on new challenges

At least 2 years related work experience

Able to manage multiple tasks, receive work from various sources and with tight deadlines

Strong organizational and time management skills

Strong Excel and Word skills

At ease in working in a professional services environment

Committed to achieving firm goals

Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

Embraces challenges and change

Demonstrate sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters

Flexible to work additional hours during busy season

Ideally, youll also have

Maturity, proactive attitude, commitment, and a highly motivated and driven team player

What we look for

Were interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. Were looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help the worlds leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer: