Entry-Level CRA Jobs Hiring Across Canada in 2026: Salaries Up to $73,595 and How to Apply
Looking for a Government of Canada job that does not require years of professional experience? The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is currently recruiting for several positions across Canada, including opportunities where applicants may qualify with only secondary-school education and no previous work experience.
Current postings reviewed for this update include positions at CRA tax centres and contact centres in Ontario, Manitoba and Quebec, as well as opportunities in Western and Atlantic Canada. Salaries for the no-experience positions range from approximately $46,904 to $73,595, depending on the classification and position.
Some other CRA positions in the same recruitment wave offer salaries above $73,000 but require previous customer-service, computer, CRA or accounting experience.
Important: CRA job postings have specific eligibility, residency, education, language and application requirements. Always verify the individual posting before applying.
CRA Jobs Available With No Previous Experience
Several of the current opportunities are particularly relevant to newcomers, recent graduates and Canadians looking to enter the federal public service.
1. SP-01 and SP-02 Seasonal Jobs — Jonquière, Quebec
The CRA is recruiting for SP-01 and SP-02 positions at the Jonquière Tax Centre.
- Salary: $46,904–$59,363
- Education: Two years of high school
- Experience: No experience required
- Language: French essential or bilingual
- Appointment: Temporary, less than six months
- Closing date: November 8, 2026
Duties can include data entry, mail sorting, document processing, updating taxpayer accounts and responding to correspondence or telephone inquiries. The current posting states that employees at the location are generally required to work on-site at least four days per week.
2. SP-01 to SP-04 Jobs — Sudbury, Ontario
This is one of the broader current CRA recruitment processes because it covers four classification levels.
- Salary: $46,904–$73,595
- Location: Sudbury Tax Centre
- Education: Two years of secondary school for SP-01 to SP-03; high school diploma for SP-04
- Experience: No prior experience required
- Appointment: Temporary term
- Closing date: November 27, 2026
The work ranges from mail and document processing to reviewing forms, researching information and dealing with taxpayer inquiries. Some positions require substantial on-site attendance, and the posting includes a 125-kilometre residency requirement around the Sudbury Tax Centre.
3. SP-01 and SP-02 Seasonal Jobs — Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Tax Centre is also recruiting seasonal workers for the upcoming tax-filing season.
- Salary: $46,904–$59,363
- Education: High school diploma
- Experience: None required
- Language: English essential
- Appointment: Temporary, approximately 2–6 months
- Start: As early as January 2027
- Closing date: September 21, 2026
Duties include processing incoming mail, entering information into computer systems, maintaining taxpayer records and communicating with taxpayers. Some shifts may include evenings or overnight hours.
4. SP-03 and SP-04 Jobs — Winnipeg
Another Winnipeg recruitment process covers SP-03 and SP-04 Agent and Officer positions.
- Salary: $59,623–$73,595
- Education: High school diploma
- Experience: No prior experience required
- Language: English essential
- Closing date: September 17, 2026
The CRA states that prior tax knowledge is not required for this process and that paid training is provided. Duties include reviewing documents, researching taxpayer information, responding to inquiries and working with multiple computer systems.
5. Bilingual SP-03 and SP-04 Jobs — Winnipeg
Candidates who speak both English and French may also qualify for bilingual positions.
- Salary: $59,623–$73,595
- Education: High school diploma
- Experience: No prior experience required
- Language: Bilingual imperative
- Closing date: December 31, 2026
Language requirements include BBB/BBB for SP-03 and BBC/BBC for SP-04. Applicants may need to complete official second-language testing as part of the selection process.
6. SP-03 Officer Jobs — Jonquière, Quebec
These positions offer salaries between $59,623 and $65,813.
The CRA is seeking candidates for several SP-03 profiles, including processing, verification and administrative functions.
- Education: High school diploma
- Experience: Not required
- Language: French essential or bilingual imperative
- Closing date: October 30, 2026
Some positions may require BBB/BBB bilingual proficiency.
7. SP-04 Officer Jobs — Jonquière
The SP-04 process offers salaries of $65,389–$73,595.
Positions include EFILE Officer, Compliance Services Officer, Assessment Processing Officer and other tax-processing roles.
Most applicants need a high school diploma, although the Compliance Services Officer position has an introductory accounting requirement. Previous experience is not generally required for the process.
CRA Jobs That Require Some Experience
Not every current CRA opening is completely entry-level.
For example, an SP-03 Call Centre Agent recruitment covering Ottawa and Kingston requires six months of recent customer/public-service experience and six months of recent computer-technology experience.
The salary range is $59,623–$65,813, with the current closing date listed as September 15, 2026.
There is also an SP-04 Taxpayer Services Agent process covering Calgary, Edmonton and Surrey, offering $65,389–$73,595. Candidates need 12 months of client-service experience and six months of computer-technology experience.
An additional SP-04 recruitment process covers several locations across Atlantic Canada and carries the same $65,389–$73,595 salary range, with experience and language requirements depending on the position.
What About CRA Jobs Paying More Than $73,595?
The current recruitment wave also includes positions for experienced candidates.
For example, an SP-05 Trust Examination Officer process in British Columbia lists salaries of $70,773–$79,657 and requires relevant experience or qualifying post-secondary studies.
At the higher end, the CRA has an Atlantic-region AU-03 recruitment process for Income Tax Auditors and Business Equity Valuators with a salary range of $99,864–$122,817.
That position is not entry-level. It requires accounting qualifications or an appropriate degree plus substantial Canadian income-tax compliance experience.
What Benefits Can CRA Employees Receive?
Salary is only one part of the federal employment package.
Depending on the appointment and length of service, eligible CRA employees may have access to:
- Federal pension benefits
- Health and dental coverage
- Vacation leave
- Sick and other types of leave
- Maternity and parental benefits
- Personal days
- Flexible work arrangements where operationally possible
- A standard 37.5-hour work week
The exact benefits and eligibility conditions depend on the position and appointment type.
Some recruitment processes also specifically provide paid training, which can make them attractive to applicants entering federal public service for the first time.
Who Can Apply for These CRA Jobs?
Eligibility varies by individual posting.
Applicants should carefully check:
- Education requirements
- Work-experience requirements
- English or French language requirements
- Residency requirements
- Security and reliability requirements
- Appointment type
- Application deadline
- Any application-limit or early-screening provisions
Some postings may prioritize or screen applicants before the official closing date. For example, several current processes state that consideration may initially be limited to a specified number of candidates.
This means waiting until the final deadline may not be the best strategy.
Can Newcomers Apply for CRA Jobs?
Potentially, yes—but eligibility must be assessed against the specific job posting.
Being a newcomer to Canada does not automatically qualify someone for every federal position. Candidates should carefully review the citizenship, permanent-resident, residency, education and other eligibility conditions attached to each recruitment process.
Applicants with education obtained outside Canada should also pay close attention to any requirements concerning Canadian equivalency or proof of educational credentials.
How to Apply for CRA Jobs
The safest approach is to apply through the official Government of Canada/CRA recruitment system rather than relying on third-party job advertisements.
Before submitting an application:
Step 1: Read the complete job poster
Do not apply based solely on the job title or salary.
Step 2: Confirm eligibility
Check education, experience, language, location and residency requirements.
Step 3: Prepare your documents
Have your résumé and education information ready and make sure the information is accurate.
Step 4: Complete the application carefully
Answer screening questions based on your actual qualifications.
Step 5: Apply early
Where a recruitment process indicates that applications may be considered in batches or that an applicant limit applies, early submission can be important.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for entry-level CRA jobs in Canada?
Current no-experience CRA postings reviewed for this update range from approximately $46,904 to $73,595, depending on the classification and position.
Can I get a CRA job with only high school education?
Yes. Several current postings accept candidates with a high school diploma, while some SP-01 to SP-03 opportunities require only two years of secondary-school education.
Do CRA jobs require previous work experience?
Not all of them. Several current SP-01 through SP-04 recruitment processes explicitly state that previous experience is not required. Other positions require customer-service, computer, CRA or specialized experience.
Are CRA jobs permanent?
Not necessarily. Many of the current openings are temporary or term appointments. Some postings indicate that extensions or permanent appointments may be considered depending on operational requirements and applicable restrictions.
What is the highest salary in the current CRA recruitment round?
Among the positions reviewed, the AU-03 Atlantic-region auditor recruitment lists salaries of $99,864 to $122,817, but it requires significant professional experience and accounting-related qualifications.
Final Takeaway
The current CRA recruitment wave offers real opportunities for people looking to enter Canada’s federal public service, particularly candidates with secondary-school education, customer-service experience or bilingual English-French skills.
The most accessible positions include SP-01 through SP-04 roles in Sudbury, Winnipeg and Jonquière, with salaries reaching $73,595 in several classifications. However, applicants should not assume that every advertised CRA position is entry-level or that meeting the minimum education requirement guarantees selection.
If you qualify, apply early, follow the official job poster carefully and never pay anyone for a Government of Canada job application.
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