Senior Tax Analyst – Canadian Tax (18‑month contract)

About the role

The Senior Tax Analyst will support Canadian tax compliance, reporting and planning for a leading food company. Reporting to the Senior Director of Tax Compliance and Reporting, the role is a fixed‑term 18‑month contract focused on corporate tax provisions, filings and audit support.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and year‑end Canadian income tax provisions and perform book‑to‑return true‑ups.
• Prepare and file Canadian corporate income tax returns (T2) and related T106 schedules.
• Assist with indirect tax, non‑resident tax, withholding tax obligations and other required filings.
• Review and respond to CRA assessments, notices and objections.
• Develop working papers for quarterly and annual tax forecasts for Canadian entities.
• Support external consultants on R&D claims and income‑tax credit applications.
• Maintain tax continuity schedules, reconcile to CRA balances and resolve variances.
• Liaise with tax authorities and manage audit queries.
• Administer federal and provincial instalments to optimise cash flow.
• Monitor changes in Canadian tax legislation and assess business impact.
• Identify and implement process improvements through automation or streamlining.

Required profile

• Post‑secondary degree in Business, Accounting or Finance.
• Professional accounting designation (or working towards one).
• 3–5 years of corporate tax and audit experience.
• Experience preparing corporate tax returns, income‑tax provisions and handling government audits.
• Strong analytical and organisational abilities with a collaborative mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of Canadian tax legislation and policies.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Competitive annual salary range of CAD 81,600 – 108,900.
• Full benefits suite for contracts of 12 months or longer, including health, safety and well‑being programs.
• Opportunity to work on diverse tax projects within a global food‑production environment.