The opportunity Reporting to the Manager in Tax Operations, the Tax Specialist is responsible for handling transactions and reporting with various levels of complexity. They are responsible for providing excellent customer service by responding to the inquiries in a timely and professional manner, to the satisfaction of the client, Canada Revenue Agency legislation, and Manulife policies. As part of a high performance team, the Taxation Specialist handles a specified level of cases without escalating them to the Tax Manager. Responsibilities Reviews and/or processes received transactions accurately and in a timely manner. Provide excellent service to internal and external clients, whether emails, phone calls or correspondence. Respond to inquiries received from internal and external clients, after appropriate research and analysis. To do this, find the best way to solve the problem and accurately process the necessary operations. Plan and implement manual year-end tax reporting requirements Collaborates with teams located in various offices to achieve dynamic volumes and meet service standards. Demonstrates a positive attitude in finding solutions to problems. Contribute to the optimization of service efficiency by suggesting process improvements. Collaborates effectively with the other departments within Policy Services How will you create impact? You are able to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and ex‐ternal customers. You are motivated to ‘Think Big’ and to express your ideas. You can manage high volumes of cases with aggressive turnaround times and service level agreements, by balancing new and existing cases and shifting priorities. You are solution focused with the ability to demonstrate the ability to make sounds decisions, apply analytic/systemic reasoning to positively impact results and the customer experience. Competencies: Consistently meet or exceed productivity, quality and service standard objectives. Multi-task and prioritize on a daily basis to maintain workload and to address urgent/rush cases. The versatility to do many different types of work within the business area. Consistent demonstration of flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment. Confidently communicate (written or phone) with internal, external clients, sponsors, agents and brokers in a courteous and professional manner Routinely demonstrate ownership and accountability of all re‐quests in a proactive rather than reactive manner. What motivates you? You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit. You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes. You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together. You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters. You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up. You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone. What we are looking for Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset College diploma or relevant work experience Ability to work independently, with minimal direct supervision Demonstrated decision-making skills Entrepreneurship, initiative and attention to detail Strong interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to respond positively and constructively to challenges and opportunities Organizational skills and ability to multitask Excellent customer service skills Resilience and sense of adaptation Solid problem solving and decision-making skills Self-starter with excellent initiative and attention to detail Successful experience in working in a fast-paced environment Consistently responds to challenges and opportunities in a positive and productive manner What can we offer you? A competitive salary and benefits packages. A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills. A focus on growing your career path with us. Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance. Professional development and leadership opportunities. Our commitment to you Values-first culture We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together. Boundless opportunity We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career! Continuous innovation We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services. Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives. Championing Corporate Citizenship We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact. About Manulife and John Hancock Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html. Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com. Referenced Salary Location Toronto, Ontario Working Arrangement Hybrid Salary range is expected to be between $47,250.00 CAD - $78,750.00 CAD If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions. We're Manulife. And we’re on a mission to make decisions easier and lives better. Better is what drives us. It’s what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives. It’s the reason we’re dedicated to investing in digital innovation and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future. Joining us means you’ll be empowered to learn and grow your career. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go. We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognitions. Recent awards include: 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner Manulife Named one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2023 Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2023 We’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2024) Manulife included in Bloomberg’s 2023 Gender-Equality Index To receive our latest job opportunities directly to your inbox, create an account or sign in and navigate to the ‘Job Alerts’ section located in the top right corner of the page. From there, you can sign up to receive job alerts. Our ambition is to be the most digital, customer-centric global company in our industry. Learn more at https://www.manulife.com/.
