INCOME TAX PREPARATION INSTRUCTOR/FACILITATOR (CONTRACT) 

POSITION: INCOME TAX PREPARATION INSTRUCTOR/FACILITATOR (CONTRACT)

HOURS: PART-TIME

LOCATION: TORONTO, ON

CONTRACT DURATION: 5+ Weeks as of Start Date 

SCHEDULE: 5 hours/week once on Saturdays or 2.5 hours/week for twice a week on weekday evenings 

START DATE: Immediately

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION: June 28, 2023

REPORTS TO: Manager, Social Enterprise

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: 

This is an accelerated training course in T1 and T2 Income Tax Preparation. This course is designed to follow the general structure of the Income Tax Act. It will cover major income categories and applicable rules used to calculate net income for tax purposes. This course will also provide hands-on training on the recognized tax preparation, DT MAX and UFILE. 

Qualifications:

• University degree in related fields;
• Experience in filing Canadian income taxes;
• Proficient knowledge of ACCPAC, UFILE and DT MAX;
• Must have at least 2-10 years experience in adult teaching/facilitation;
• Must be able to work part time as an Income Tax Preparation facilitator;
• Demonstrated commitment to professional self-development;
• Experience conducting course level assessment of student learning outcomes, and analyzing relevant data, and utilizing the results to improve instruction; 
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both oral and written;
• Sensitivity to and understanding of issues of concern to immigrants and refugees.  Initiative, energy, and persistence in completing assignments;

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver instruction on the basic principles of Income Tax Preparation using UFILE and DT MAX;
• Be responsible for the classroom and online setup, which includes setting up relevant applications and developing instruction material, to include providing online access codes to students;
• Prepare student evaluations to include performance and learning deficiencies. Conduct student counseling and recommend corrective action to ensure acceptable student performance;
• Utilize curriculum that reflect the diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the course participants;
• Develop and maintain an approved program of professional self-development;
• Prepare and revise course outlines, develop curriculum, develop alternate delivery systems for courses where appropriate;
• Update and assess student learning outcomes and develop appropriate assessment instruments;
• Work with program coordinators to ensure initiatives are being met;
• Provide tutoring and review sessions for students from time to time to classroom;
• Utilize curriculum and reflect the diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of the course participants;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to: hr@skillsforchange.org 

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Skills for Change offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in each stage of the hiring process. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation. This document is available in alternate format on request. 

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.