Inspection Technician

Description:

Revenu Québec is seeking motivated Inspection Technicians to join their team on a permanent basis. Positions are primarily based on-site in the Greater Saguenay Metropolitan Area, with additional offices located in Québec City, Montréal, Saint-Raymond, and Jonquière. The role also involves extensive fieldwork across the province of Quebec.

Inspection Technicians at Revenu Québec play a critical role in ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations across various economic sectors including restaurants and bars, tourism accommodation, paid passenger transportation, tobacco, and fuel industries.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, confidence, diplomacy, and negotiation abilities to handle sensitive inspection situations professionally and maintain constructive dialogues. Integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct on-site and remote inspections to review supporting documents and verify compliance with fiscal laws

• Use specialized equipment for data analysis and fuel sample collection

• Enter and inspect business premises, immobilize vehicles in compliance checks for fuel and passenger transport sectors

• Educate and inform stakeholders about their legal obligations

• Issue infraction notices or prepare reports for legal prosecution when necessary

• Serve as a witness in court proceedings when required

Required Qualifications:

• College diploma (DEC) or equivalent, preferably in fields such as:

  • Police techniques

  • Legal techniques

  • Delinquency intervention

  • Criminology intervention

  • Business management

  • Administration

  • Accounting and finance

• Or another technical diploma with at least one year of relevant experience

• Valid Class 5 driver's license with safe driving experience adapted to Quebec’s road conditions

• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or valid Canadian work permit

• If diploma obtained outside Canada, an official comparative evaluation of studies from the Quebec Ministry of Immigration is mandatory

Preferred Qualities:

• Strong self-confidence and professionalism

• Comfort with both administrative tasks and fieldwork, including direct interactions with taxpayers and representatives

• Ability to manage stress and adapt to changing situations

• Ethical mindset and high integrity

• Team player with excellent collaboration skills

Work Conditions:

• Mainly daytime work but may include evenings, weekends, and travel throughout Quebec

• Uniform provided upon hiring

• Participation in virtual information session (optional) available on May 28 (not required for application)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and education

• Opportunity to contribute to a fair society by enforcing fiscal rules

• Supportive and experienced team environment