Brent Jay
About Brent Jay
Brent Jay is the Director of Canadian & USA Indirect Taxes at TELUS, with over 20 years of experience in the legal and tax fields.
Company
Brent Jay is currently employed at TELUS, a leading Canadian telecommunications company. He works in their Toronto, Ontario office. TELUS is known for its strong presence in the telecommunications and technology sector, providing a range of services across Canada.
Title
Brent Jay holds the position of Director Canadian & USA Indirect Taxes at TELUS, a role he has occupied since October 2019. In this capacity, he is responsible for managing tax risks for a $15 billion enterprise, covering both Canadian and USA indirect taxes.
Previous Roles and Background
Before his current role, Brent Jay was the International Tax Director/Senior Counsel at TELUS from 2009 to 2019. Prior to that, he served as an Associate Partner at PwC Canada from 2007 to 2009 and as an Associate Lawyer at Bennett Jones LLP from 2001 to 2005. He began his career at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin, where he worked from 1994 to 2001, including roles as Summer and Articling Student and later as an Associate Lawyer.
Education and Expertise
Brent Jay holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) from Dalhousie University, obtained between 1988 and 1991. He also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of New Brunswick, where he studied from 1992 to 1995. Brent’s educational background in commerce and law has provided a strong foundation for his expertise in tax law and indirect taxes in both Canada and the USA.
Professional Experience in Legal and Tax Fields
With over 20 years of extensive experience in the legal and tax fields, Brent Jay has a well-established career. His roles have spanned from legal firms to major corporations, showcasing a robust understanding of tax law. His notable experience includes roles at PwC Canada and Bennett Jones LLP, where he functioned as a tax advisor and legal counsel prior to his long tenure at TELUS.