Thomson Jaspar Staff

We take pride in our work and our people.

Our ability to service clients and the accessibility of our partners have enabled us to develop a large and loyal clientele. Our individual backgrounds create a broad experience base, which gives us the confidence to deal with every assignment presented to us.

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Michael J. Gorniak

Michael J. Gorniak   BComm, CPA, CA

mgorniak@thomsonjaspar.ca

Michael has been with Thomson Jaspar since 2001. He specializes in corporate reorganizations, estate planning, family trusts, professional incorporation, business start-ups and buying and selling businesses.

Obtained BComm (with distinction) from the University of Saskatchewan in 1996.
Obtained CA designation in 1999 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Completed In-Depth Taxation program through the CICA in 2000.

Professional and community activities, both past and present include:
  • Chairperson, Future Opportunities Committee for the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce
  • Chairperson and Secretary, Synergy Breakfast Club
  • Director of Finance, 2004 Nokia Brier
  • Treasurer, Sutherland - Forest Grove Community Association
  • Vice President, Administration and Human Resources, 2007 World University Games Bid
  • Member, Numerous committees, McClure United Church
  • Board Member, McClure United Church
  • Volunteer, 2000 Labatt Brier
  • Director, PrimeWest Mortgage Investment Corporation
  • Assistant Coach, Clavet Minor Hockey - Initiation
  • Coach, Clavet Minor Hockey - Novice Tier II
  • Assistant Coach, girls Under 8 and Under 10 soccer
  • Coach, boys Under 8 soccer
  • Received the Schmeiser Spirit Award from the United Way of Saskatoon.
What's on Michael's mind?

My super hero name is… Mr. Accountant!
Look in my fridge and you'll find… at least 10 different kinds of beers.
I love… the Saskatchewan Roughriders! I'm a huge fan. My wife is a close second!
I will always… wear a watch.
If I could go back in time… I'd play for the Montreal Canadians from 1956 to 1960.

Amberlea Chabot

Amberlea Chabot   BComm, CPA, CA

achabot@thomsonjaspar.ca

Amberlea became partner at Thomson Jaspar in January 2013. Prior to becoming partner she articled and obtained her designation as a Chartered Accountant at Thomson Jaspar. She enjoys getting to know clients on a personal level and this allows her to cater her advice to their specific needs. Her genuine concern for clients and their businesses results in quality, caring service.

Obtained BComm (with distinction) from the University of Saskatchewan in 2002.
Obtained CA designation in 2005.
Completed the CICA In-depth Tax Course in 2010.

Professional and community service activities, both past and present include:
  • Director, Saskatoon Friends of Students and Kids Inc.
  • Treasurer, Saskatoon Friends of Students and Kids Inc.
  • Member, Audit Committee, Saskatoon Community Foundation
  • Director, Saskatoon Community Foundation
  • Secretary, 747 Breakfast Club
Your thoughts, Amberlea?

Maybe I should… learn to fly.
I love… hiking in the mountains.
I don't understand… why everyone doesn't find tax interesting.
My friends call me… because I don't like texting.
My guilty pleasure is… chocolate.

Rick Peddle

Rick J. Peddle  BComm, FCPA, FCA

rpeddle@thomsonjaspar.ca

Rick has been with Thomson Jaspar since 2010. He loves helping clients understand their personal and business finances, and strives to help clients build successful businesses and become financially secure through proper planning.

Obtained BComm from the University of Saskatchewan in 1995.
Obtained Chartered Professional Accountant designation 1998.

Worked for eight years as a manager at Deloitte doing large corporate audit, five years as controller at Philom Bios Inc., and three years as Partner at Salamon Ratzlaff Chartered Accountants.

Professional and community activities, both past and present include:
  • Member, Saskatoon Kinsmen Club (Past President)
  • Member, Saskatchewan Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (Past President)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Saskatchewan (Past President)
  • Kinsmen Community Learning Commons (Volunteer Co-Project Lead)
  • Creative Saskatchewan (Board Member)
Accolades:
  • Youngest CA to ever receive the honorary “Fellow Chartered Accountant” or FCA, which is awarded by the Institute of Chartered Accountants for distinctive service to the profession and the community
  • Awarded the inaugural “SYPE Peddle Award” in 2008 for contributions to the Saskatchewan Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs
  • Awarded the inaugural George Baxter Foundation's “Early Achievement” award recognizing Chartered Accountants who contribute significantly to their profession and community in the first ten years as a Chartered Accountant
  • Award the CTV “100 People, 100 Reasons” award in 2006 for being one of the 100 people that makes Saskatoon a great place to live
  • Awarded the Peter Gzowski award in 2008 by READ Saskatoon
  • Awarded the Kinsmen of the Year by the District 3 Kin (Provincial) 2012
  • Awarded the Kinsmen of the Year by the Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon, 2010 and 2012
Some of Rick's thoughts

When I was a kid I… loved pretending I was one of the "Duke Boys."
I've always wanted to… be a NASCAR driver.
If I could go back in time…I would buy a bunch of muscle cars in the late 60s and early 70s.
My hidden talent is… making the cheesiest Kraft Dinner (my kids say I'm the "King of Kraft Dinner").
Somewhere, someone is… on a beach. With a cold beer.

Bryce Williams

Bryce Williams  BComm, CPA, CA

bwilliams@thomsonjaspar.ca

Bryce has been with Thomson Jaspar since 2006, articled with Thomson Jaspar and obtained his designation with Thomson Jaspar. Bryce manages the day-to-day operations of the firm as well as specializing in business valuations.

Obtained BComm from the University of Saskatchewan in 2003.
Obtained CA designation in 2007.
Currently enrolled in CBV program of studies.

Professional and community activities, both past and present include:
  • Director of Finance, Saskatoon Ultimate Disc-Sport Society
  • Finance Committee, Gateway Music Festival
  • Affiliate Member, Collaborative Lawyers of Saskatchewan
What's up, Bryce?

I love… spending time with family at the lake.
I don't understand… how we know so much about black holes.
My friends call me… a Seattle Seahawks homer.
If I won the lottery I would… travel the world with my family.
It drives me bonkers when… clothes hangers are not all the same direction.
When I was a kid I… found jeans too "pooky."

Jayson Peace

Jayson Peace  MPAcc, CPA, CA

jpeace@thomsonjaspar.ca

Jayson has been with Thomson Jaspar since 2014. As the firm's tax partner, he specializes in corporate reorganizations and estate planning.

Obtained BComm (with distinction) in 1998.
Obtained MPAcc in 1999.
Obtained CA designation in 2001.

Professional and community activities, both past and present include:
  • Treasurer, Saskatoon Lasers Swim Club
Things that make Jayson say… hmmm.

I am… an Olympic level figure skating official.
I don't understand… why all accountants don't specialize in tax.
If I won the lottery, I would… travel with my family.
I've always wanted to… go to a Duke Blue Devils basketball game.
My guilty pleasure is… breakfast food.
Life's too short to… let other people bother you.

Travis Thornhill

Travis Thornhill  BComm, CPA, CA

tthornhill@thomsonjaspar.ca

Travis has been with Thomson Jaspar since 2011. He prides himself on providing comprehensive and timely service to achieve the business goals of small business clients at all stages of their respective business cycles.

Obtained BComm (with distinction) from University of Saskatchewan in 2008.
Obtained CA designation in 2011.

Professional and community activities, both past and present include:
  • Treasurer, CHEP Good Food Inc.
  • Director, Station 20 West
  • Growth and Social Coordinator, Building Business Connections Breakfast Club
  • Member, SPEC Breakfast Group
Travis, tell us what you really think.

If I had one wish… the Toronto Maple Leafs would win the Stanley Cup in my lifetime.
I will always… enjoy spending time with my family.
My guilty pleasure is… watching game shows.
I've always wanted to… travel to all the major league baseball ballparks.
I love… reading.

Braden Turnquis

Braden Turnquist  MPAcc, CPA, CA

bradent@thomsonjaspar.ca

Braden has been with Thomson Jaspar since 2012. His strength lies in the provision of specialized advice from tax and business perspectives to small businesses and professionals.
 

Obtained BComm (with great distinction) from University of Saskatchewan in 2009.
Obtained MPAcc from University of Saskatchewan in 2011.
Obtained CA designation in 2012.
Completed In-Depth Taxation Course through CICA in 2013.

Professional and community activities, both past and present include:
  • Director, Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation Inc.
  • Membership Director, 747 Breakfast Club
  • Member, Golf Tournament Organization Committee, Prairie Hospice Society Inc.
  • Member, Taxation Committee, North Saskatoon Business Association
  • Co-Chair, Good Food Junction Cooperative Ltd.
  • Treasurer, Good Food Junction Cooperative Ltd.
  • Director, Good Food Junction Cooperative Ltd.
A few things to know about Braden.

I love… to travel.
I don't understand… why people don't love to watch soccer.
I will always… be early.
I never want to… be bored.
Look in my fridge and you'll find… lots of old leftovers.
My guilty pleasure is… goldfish crackers.
I always crave… goldfish crackers.
One time, I microwaved… hot chocolate for 24 minutes.
Life's too short for… worrying.

Deyna Abramyk CPA, CA

dabramyk@thomsonjaspar.ca

Troy Baker CPA, CGA

tbaker@thomsonjaspar.ca

Amanda Blackstock

ablackstock@thomsonjaspar.ca

Taylor van Driel

tvandriel@thomsonjaspar.ca

Jon Forest CPA

jforest@thomsonjaspar.ca

Crystal Hobman

chobman@thomsonjaspar.ca

Kyla Kaponyas MPAcc, CPA

kkaponyas@thomsonjaspar.ca

Brendan Kozun CPA

bkozun@thomsonjaspar.ca

Komal Majethiya

kmajethiya@thomsonjaspar.ca

Pat Mar-Collier BComm

pmarcollier@thomsonjaspar.ca

Lorraine McDonald

lmcdonald@thomsonjaspar.ca

Travis Miller BComm

tmiller@thomsonjaspar.ca

Micah Reimer CPA

mreimer@thomsonjaspar.ca

Shannon Rogal MPAcc, CPA, CA

srogal@thomsonjaspar.ca

Kaitlin Schmitt

kschmitt@thomsonjaspar.ca

Allison Toews CPA, CA

atoews@thomsonjaspar.ca

Alfred Washburn

awashburn@thomsonjaspar.ca

Randy Wilk CPA, CGA

rwilk@thomsonjaspar.ca

Nichelle Williams CPA

nwilliams@thomsonjaspar.ca

Denille Yungmann MPAcc, CPA, CA

dyungmann@thomsonjaspar.ca

To Serve and Connect.

Your business is OUR business

The choice of professional advisors is seldom easy, whether it be an accountant or any other professional. At Thomson Jaspar, we feel we have carved out a special niche in the market place. We are large enough to provide a wide variety of services on a timely basis.

Small Business Services

  • Full service firm
  • Corporate structure planning
  • Financial statement preparation - Notice to Reader and Review Engagements
  • Corporate tax returns - Shareholder and business tax planning (family trusts, holding companies, dividends)
  • Bookkeeping training

Personal Tax Services

  • Preparation of personal income tax returns
  • Types - proprietor, farming, rental, estate

Business Valuation Services

  • Purchase and sale of business
  • Litigation support
  • Matrimonial settlement
  • Succession planning
  • Analysis and critique

Specialty Tax Service

  • Incorporations
  • Asset transfers
  • Reorganizations
  • Succession planning and implementation
  • Amalgamations and Wind-ups
  • Purchase and sale of business
  • Estate planning

Where We Are.

Phone: 306-244-4414
Toll Free: 1-800-579-4414
Address: 400-15 23rd St E Saskatoon, SK S7K 0H6
Email: contactus@thomsonjaspar.ca

Hours

8:00am to 5:00pm except July and August are 8:00am until 4:30pm

Opportunities For You.

Do you dream about numbers? Do taxes excite you? We are always looking for ambitious, hard working people to work with us at Thomson Jaspar! If this describes you, submit your resume to careers@thomsonjaspar.ca.

Tax Professional

Thomson Jaspar LLP has an exceptional opportunity for a full-time, permanent public practice tax accountant in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Salary will be commensurate with training and experience.

Profile:

  • CPA designation (CA, CMA, CGA)
  • Completion of currently enrolled in CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course
  • Minimum of 3 years of small business accounting and tax experience
  • Personable and possesses client service skills
  • Team player
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments
  • Ability to self-manage
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to work independently

Duties:

  • Assist in client tax planning
  • Tax research, consulting and preparing tax compliance obligations
  • Review corporate, personal, partnership and trust tax returns
  • Special tax work such as rollovers, estate freezes, SRED claims, etc.
  • Providing tax provision support to small businesses
  • Advise small business clients on Canadian tax issues
  • Communication with the Canada Revenue Agency and clients
  • Completion of additional duties or assignments as required

Although service to our clients is our primary concern, we do our very best to ensure a quality life-work balance for our team members. If you are interested in an excellent career opportunity in a distinctive work environment, please apply in confidence to careers@thomsonjaspar.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Chartered Professional Accountant

Thomson Jaspar LLP has an exceptional opportunity for a full-time, permanent Chartered Professional Accountant in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Salary will be commensurate with training and experience.

Profile:

  • CPA designation (CA, CMA, CGA)
  • At least 3 years of accounting and/or tax experience with a public accounting firm
  • Caseware, Caseview & TaxPrep experience
  • Personable and possesses client service skills
  • Team player
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments
  • Ability to self-manage
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to work independently

Duties:

  • Preparation of working paper files for compilations and review engagements
  • Preparation of financial statements and tax returns (corporate & personal)
  • Servicing small business clients
  • Communication with the Canada Revenue Agency and clients
  • Completion of additional duties or assignments as required

Although service to our clients is our primary concern, we do our very best to ensure a quality life-work balance for our team members. If you are interested in an excellent career opportunity in a distinctive work environment, please apply in confidence to careers@thomsonjaspar.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Accounting Technician

Thomson Jaspar LLP has an exceptional opportunity for a full-time, permanent accounting technician in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Salary will be commensurate with training and experience.

Profile:

  • 1-4 years of accounting and/or tax experience with a public accounting firm
  • Caseware, Caseview & TaxPrep experience
  • Personable and possesses client service skills
  • Team player
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments
  • Ability to self-manage
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to work independently

Duties:

  • Preparation of working paper files for compilations and review engagements
  • Preparation of financial statements and tax returns (corporate & personal)
  • Servicing small business clients
  • Communication with the Canada Revenue Agency and clients
  • Completion of additional duties or assignments as required

Although service to our clients is our primary concern, we do our very best to ensure a quality life-work balance for our team members. If you are interested in an excellent career opportunity in a distinctive work environment, please apply in confidence to careers@thomsonjaspar.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Income Tax Preparer (Seasonal)

We are seeking an individual with personal tax preparation experience to help during tax season. The contract position starts at or near the beginning of March and runs until the end of April, with the potential for extension into May. Hourly contract rate will be commensurate with training and experience.

Profile:

  • Ability to handle multiple assignments
  • Ability to self-manage
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to work independently

Duties:

  • Prepare Canadian personal tax returns and related schedules
  • Communication with the Canada Revenue Agency and clients
  • Pre-assessment and/or processing review tax compliance work (if needed)

If you are interested in an excellent career opportunity in a distinctive work environment, please apply in confidence to careers@thomsonjaspar.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

TJ at Play.

How's this for simple arithmetic?

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All work and no play makes Thomson Jaspar a dull firm, and nobody wants that. Even though we work hard, we also make sure we take some time to play!