Assessment Manager

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  • Edmonton, AB
  • $123,938-154,921 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
The Assessment and Taxation branch works to ensure fair and transparent property assessment and taxation that meets provincially legislated standards. This is critical to meeting revenue requirements to fund City programs and services and the Provincial Education Property Tax requisition.Reporting to the Director of Assessment Valuation, the Assessment Manager is accountable for the enablement of fair, equitable and stable annual assessments. You will be responsible for the determination of valuation approaches and strategies, liaising with business partners to resolve complex valuation issues and escalations, handling the end-to-end resolution of Assessment Review Board preparation and presentation, and pre-roll consultation. This role is also responsible for the day-to-day management of unit-wide planning and prioritization, and provides strategic insight as a member of the branch management team. The Assessment Manager ensures that all legislative requirements are carried out according to the timelines and standards established within the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and related assessment regulations.What will you do?
  • Lead the development and implementation of mass appraisal models for specialized property portfolios using the assigned valuation approach (Cost, Income, or Direct Sales)
  • Lead the implementation of process improvements and digital tools (e.g., automated evidence packages) to increase operational efficiency and transparency
  • Liaise with the Assessment Review Board to optimize the scheduling and grouping of complaints, ensuring the completion of the annual complaint function within legislated timelines
  • Build new and innovative collaborative partnerships with external agencies, orders of government, community organizations, and internal departments and branches
  • Manage the annual assessment process and the communication and defense of the assessments
  • Ensuring assessment accuracy and transparency by engaging with property owners, developers and business partners in pre-roll consultation
  • Resolve complex disputes between valuation staff and external tax agents or property owners in high-pressure, adversarial environments
  • Anticipate business opportunities, influence policy, planning and initiatives, and foster a culture of accountability through performance measurement
  • Provide support and expertise on various issues and projects within the branch and across the City of Edmonton
  • Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to Assessor Team Leads
  • Collaborate with internal branch sections to plan and prioritize approaches to planning, resource allocation, data collection and service delivery
  • Contribute to a respectful workplace culture through a values-based influencer approach and working collaboratively
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Appraisal and Assessment or a related field
  • Professional designation with the Alberta Assessors Association (AMAA), Appraisal Institute of Canada (AACI), or International Association of Assessing Officers (CAE)
  • Proven appraisal methodology and practical assessment related experience
  • Expertise in property valuation methods and a deep understanding of the Municipal Government Act and other provincial regulations. This includes the ability to apply internationally recognized mass appraisal standards to complex property types while ensuring all work meets strict legal and audit requirements
  • Leadership experience in a large, complex, and fast paced environment
  • Advanced organizational and project management skills to oversee the annual assessment cycle
  • Combinations of education and experience will be considered
Skills required for success:
  • Strategic and systems thinking approach
  • Understanding of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) along with relevant regulations, bylaws and policies pertaining to property assessment and taxation in Alberta
  • Strong political acumen, issue resolution, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to work with a high degree of independent judgment, professionalism and discretion
  • Ability to operate in a dynamic workplace and manage competing deadlines
  • Lead with agility to anticipate business opportunities and influence enterprise-wide policy planning and initiatives
  • Create a work culture capable of developing a high performing team
  • Think strategically to address large, complex issues to manage projects while steering dynamically
  • Leverage municipal expertise to bridge relationships with senior leadership, internal departments, and external partners.
  • Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (
) * Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusionConditions of Employment and Work Environment:
  • 1 permanent, full-time position
  • Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday. This position ​may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement ​with ​the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
  • Salary: (Annually) $123,938.39 - $154,920.88
  • Hire is dependent on a Criminal Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton. There may be a cost associated with this requirement
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact . Learn more about our benefits . Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.Recruitment Consultant: JM/SBEdmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.#LI-JM1IND 123

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