How to become an employment insurance and revenue officer

Official title: Employment insurance and revenue officers

Also called: Tax officer, Revenue agent, Appeal officer, Revenue officer, Taxation officer, Revenue supervisor, Tax appeal officer, Excise duty officer, Tax recovery officer, Tax collection officer, Tax enforcement officer, Revenue recovery officer

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.

Main tasks

• Excise tax revenue officers
• Audit accounting records to determine income, exemptions, payable taxes, compliance with reporting regulations and existence of fraud
• Examine accounting systems and internal controls of organizations
• Provide advice on reporting and evaluation methods for goods subject to taxation
• Prepare briefs and assist in searching and seizing records, and in preparing charges for court cases
• Government benefits services officers
• Determine the eligibility of persons applying for government benefits such as Employment Insurance (EI), Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS)
• Ascertain the facts on such issues as reasons for loss of employment and availability for work

How to become one

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.

See the full NOC 2021 profile

Ways in

• University: Business & Commerce degrees, Offered by 17 universities in Canada
• College or CEGEP: College or CEGEP program. 31% of workers hold a college or other non-degree diploma (Census 2021). Common fields: Accounting and related services; Business administration, management and operations; Business/commerce, general.

Pay · Outlook

• Median pay: $67,997 a year The middle half earn $60,002 to $80,009.
• About 65,700 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 72,000 are projected by 2033. (+9.6%)
• Projected labour market to 2033: balance.

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Questions people ask

How do I become an employment insurance and revenue officer?

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.

How much does an employment insurance and revenue officer earn in Canada?

Median full-time pay is $67,997 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $60,002 to $80,009.

Is an employment insurance and revenue officer a growing career in Canada?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 10% by 2033, from about 65,700 to about 72,000 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).

Do you need a degree to become an employment insurance and revenue officer?

Not always. 50% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Business & Commerce degrees; College or CEGEP program.

Sources

• Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
• Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
• Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
• Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03

Updated 2026-10-03