Specialist Tax Planning

Oil Authority

Calgary

Hybrid

CAD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits program
Paid maternity and parental leave
Retirement savings with company stock
Paid time off and holidays
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Wellness Program
FlexWork hybrid model

Job summary

Enbridge in Calgary seeks a Specialist, Tax Planning to join the Tax Services team. You will support complex Canadian tax planning, research, and tax controversy management, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams on initiatives including reorganizations, mergers, acquisitions, and cash tax management.

The candidate should have 8+ years in Canadian corporate tax, CPA designation or law degree with tax experience, and strong Canadian income tax knowledge.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience working in a Canadian corporate tax role or equivalent.
  • A CPA designation or a law degree with experience in tax planning.
  • Strong technical expertise in Canadian income tax law with tax planning experience.
  • Experience in reorganizations, mergers, acquisitions, and cash tax management.

Responsibilities

  • Support tax planning initiatives, including corporate structuring and financing.
  • Provide tax advice on transactions balancing technical and commercial objectives.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and optimize structures.
  • Conduct complex tax research and deliver strategic guidance.
  • Monitor legislative changes and support proactive tax planning strategies.
  • Collaborate across Tax functions to manage risk and audits.

Skills

Canadian tax knowledge
Tax planning
Research
Analytical thinking
Communication
Strategic thinking

Education

University degree in Business Administration or related
CPA designation
CPA In-Depth Tax Course
CPA In-Depth Corporate Reorganizations Course
CPA International Tax Course
Law degree with tax experience

Job description

Posting End Date: September 28, 2026

Employee Type: Regular-Full time

This is a non-union position

At Enbridge, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable energy while driving financial excellence and innovation. We are seeking a Specialist, Tax Planning to join our Tax Services team in Calgary.

The successful candidate will support highly complex Canadian tax planning, research, and tax controversy management. The candidate will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to bring value and technical expertise to both department and company-wide initiatives, including organic growth projects, reorganizations, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and cash tax management.

Note:

  • This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship from Enbridge now or in the future.
What You Will Do:
  • Support tax planning initiatives, including corporate structuring, financing, repatriation, and cash tax management, while preparing memorandums and presentations and collaborating across the organization.
  • Provide tax advice on transactions, balancing technical requirements with commercial objectives and constraints.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve business processes and optimize transaction structures.
  • Conduct complex tax research and analysis, delivering strategic insights and ad hoc guidance on a wide range of tax matters.
  • Monitor legislative and policy changes, assess business impacts, and support the development of proactive tax planning strategies.
  • Partner across Tax functions to manage tax risk, support audits, ensure appropriate reporting and disclosure, and foster knowledge sharing and professional development.
Who You Are:
  • You possess a universitydegreein Business Administration or a related subject area. Anequivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience working in a Canadian corporate tax role or relevant experience.
  • Chartered Professional Accountant designation or law degree with experience in tax planning.
  • Completion of CPA In-Depth tax course.
  • Completion of CPA In-Depth Corporate Reorganizations Course and CPA International Tax Course would be an asset.
  • Strong technical expertise in Canadian income tax law, with proven tax planning, research, and advisory experience.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills related to income tax reporting, financial accounting, and complex business issues.
  • Collaborative and self-motivated professional with strong communication, judgment, and strategic thinking skills, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Working Conditions:
  • A high-paced office environment.
  • Limited travel (<5%).
  • Significant number of cross-functional meetings and communications.
Benefits:
  • A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance, and disability.
  • A paid maternity and parental leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.
  • Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
  • Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off (depending on location), and paid holidays.
  • An Employee and Family Assistance Program.
  • A Wellness Program, which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.
  • Enbridge’s FlexWork (hybrid work model) offers eligible employees (Manager and below) the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Role requirements determine your eligibility for the option. #LI-Hybrid

At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion.We are proud to bean Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com.

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com

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