Sr. Tax Analyst

Discovery Mining Ltd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, life, AD&D, disability

Wellness Spending Accounts

Virtual Care

EAP

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Job summary

Discovery Mining Ltd. in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to support the Canadian tax function, including income tax and mining tax compliance, tax provision and reporting.

The role also covers forecasting, transaction support, audit liaison, and process improvements through automation. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of Canadian corporate tax experience, CPA designation, strong IFRS knowledge, and experience in a public company or Big 4 setting.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of Canadian corporate tax experience with strong knowledge of the Income Tax Act and IFRS; mining experience is a plus.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel emphasis); ERP/financial systems (SAP an asset) and strong documentation.
• Strong oral and written communication, collaboration, and presentation skills; cross-functional work with Finance, Legal, and operations.
• Experience in a public company environment and/or Big 4 (or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
• Interest in process improvement, automation, and technology-enabled tax solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Canadian income tax reporting and provision including current and deferred taxes and ETR calculations under IAS 12.
• Coordinate Canadian income tax compliance filings (T2, T106, T1134, etc.).
• Prepare provincial mining tax returns and liaise with authorities.
• Support forecasts of income tax expense and cash taxes aligned with business plans.
• Assist in transactions, due diligence, structuring and integration from a Canadian tax perspective.
• Monitor tax legislation and advise on impacts to statements.
• Design and implement process improvements including automation.
• Collaborate with Corporate and site finance teams for timely tax reporting.

Skills

Tax experience 5-7 years

Excel

Communication

Cross-functional

Public company

Big 4

Education

CPA designation (or equivalent)

CPA In-Depth Tax Program

Tools

SAP

Job description

Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities. Discovery has an experienced team, dedicated to being a highly profitable producer of precious metals that generates superior returns, delivers substantial social-economic benefits and meets the highest environmental standards.

Location:Corporate

Schedule:5x2

The Position

The Senior Tax Analyst supports the company’s Canadian tax function through the preparation and coordination of corporate income tax and mining tax compliance, tax provision and reporting, tax research, and audit support. The role also contributes to forecasting, transaction support, and cross-functional tax matters, while helping improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the tax function through process improvement and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and support Canadian income tax reporting and provision, including current and deferred taxes, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, and effective tax rate (ETR) calculations under IAS 12.
• Coordinate and prepare direct Canadian income tax compliance, including T2, T106, T1134, and other tax filings for all relevant entities.
• Coordinate and prepare all relevant provincial mining tax returns.
• Liaise with tax authorities, manage responses to audit queries, and support the resolution of tax controversies.
• Support the preparation of forecasts of income tax expense and cash taxes, ensuring alignment with business plans and supporting management reporting.
• Support surplus calculations in collaboration with external advisors.
• Assist the tax director on transactions, including due diligence, structuring, and integration of acquired companies, from a Canadian income tax and tax accounting standpoint.
• Monitor and assess Canadian tax and accounting legislative developments and advise on potential impacts to the Company’s tax profile and financial statements.
• Assist in the design and implementation of process improvements, including automation and other technology-enabled solutions.
• Collaborate with Corporate and site finance teams to ensure accurate, timely, and well-supported tax reporting.

Skills And Qualifications

• CPA designation (or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Completion of the CPA In-Depth Tax Program preferred.
• 5-7 years of Canadian corporate tax experience with strong knowledge of the Income Tax Act and working knowledge of IFRS. Mining experience is considered an asset.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel emphasis); experience with ERP/financial systems (SAP an asset); excellent documentation and organizational skills to maintain audit-ready files.
• Strong oral and written communication, collaboration, and presentation skills; effective at working cross-functionally (Finance, Legal, and operations).
• Experience in a public company environment and/or Big 4 (or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
• An interest in process improvement, automation, and technology-enabled tax solutions.

Compensation And Benefits

• Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
• Annual total compensation of CAD$105,000 to CAD$150,000 (including annual bonus eligibility).

Workplace Conditions

• Corporate head office, located in Toronto, Ontario with occasional travel (Timmins and abroad); and
• Attention to work issues in the evening or on the weekend.

Additional Information

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Mining.

We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Discovery Mining welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.