Employment Insurance and Revenue Officers
Formal Description
“Employment insurance and revenue officers administer and enforce laws and regulations related to tax revenue, employment insurance and other government benefit services. They are employed by government agencies.” (NOC 2021)
Sample Job Titles
This category includes a variety of job titles that may not necessarily be reflected by the category title. For a full index of job titles, see the category entry on the ESDC site. Example job titles include:
Tax Auditor - Government Services
Revenue Officer
Collection Officer - Taxation
Appeal Officer - Taxation
Claims Adjudicator - Employment Insurance
Collection Officer - Taxation
Integrity Services Investigator - Government Services
Municipal Tax Collector
Audit Reviewer - Taxation
Business Expertise Advisor - Government Services
Employment Insurance Agent
Citizen Services Officer (CSO) - Government Services
Typical Employment and Education Requirements
The requirements listed for each occupational category will tend to vary across particular roles, job titles, and contexts.
The following typical requirements are listed on the ESDC’s 2021 entry for this occupational category:
- A bachelor’s degree or college diploma is usually required.
- Several years of related administrative or regulatory experience may be required.
- Completion of specialized government training is required.
Success with a Social Sciences Undergraduate Degree and Beyond
When reviewing typical requirements, please remember:
- Degree and diploma listings often end with a purposefully open-ended phrase (“or a related field”, “or a similar discipline”) that acknowledges the variety and applicability of social sciences and liberal arts degrees.
- Employers often focus less on the name or title of a candidate’s degree, and more on how they articulate their transferable skills and experiences.
- Many qualifications and certifications are available as post-graduate certificates aimed at recent university graduates; these can make an excellent further education option for a social sciences or liberal arts degree.
Related Categories
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Related Sectors
Whereas Economic and Social Development Canada’s ‘occupational’ categories tend to focus more on the duties and functions that people play in specific roles, exploring careers by ‘sectors’ helps us to sort by employer type, industry, or general field of work. Here are just a few of the sectors that may be relevant to this category:
Academic Program Connections
As you select your program of study and the courses you will take, you can chart a path towards success in this sector from any one of our social sciences departments and programs. Here are just a few examples of academic disciplines that have connections with this sector:
Economics Learn More
Economics equips students with analytical and quantitative skills essential for financial regulation, tax policy, and revenue management. Courses in macroeconomics, public finance, and economic policy provide a strong foundation for careers in tax auditing, financial analysis, and government budgeting.
Sociology Learn More
Understanding social structures, workplace dynamics, and organizational behaviour is crucial for roles in public administration, policy analysis, and community services. Sociology courses explore inequality, governance, and institutional frameworks, preparing students for careers in government benefits administration and regulatory services.
Work & Labour Studies Learn More
Covering employment policies, labour relations, and workplace rights, Work & Labour Studies is valuable for careers in employment insurance, labour law, and workforce regulation. Students develop skills in labour policy analysis, collective bargaining, and employment standards, preparing them for roles in government agencies overseeing labour laws and workplace protections.
Health, Aging & Society Learn More
With a focus on healthcare systems, social determinants of health, and public policy, Health & Society supports careers in government benefits administration, healthcare finance, and social services. Students gain expertise in policy evaluation, health equity, and public health initiatives, making them well-suited for roles in employment insurance and social assistance programs.
