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The City of Prince Albert has an opportunity available for a motivated individual to lead a group of professional assessment and taxation staff. As the City Assessor, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the assessment base of the City as well as the administration of the tax collection system. The ability to administer the application of mass appraisal techniques for the valuation of all property types is basic to success in this position as is the ability to interpret and apply property taxation legislation. As the senior property assessment and taxation specialist within the City you will be expected to communicate divisional process and policy to Council, senior administration and the general public in a clear and concise manner.
The successful candidate is responsible and accountable for effectively and efficiently managing the activities within the property assessment and taxation division of the Financial Services Department. The Division has eight employees and a budget of $760,000. The City has over 13,000 assessed parcels with a 2011 market value of over $3.7 billion.
Desired Qualifications:
University Degree or Diploma in Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field and an approved assessment or appraisal accreditation.
6-10 years of experience in municipal assessment including several years of experience in a managerial role within a unionized environment.
Candidate must meet the current educational and experience requirements for accreditation under the Saskatchewan Assessment Appraisers Association.
Strong computer skills and excellent organizational and communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will possess the ability to function effectively within the Citys team of service providers.
Salary Range:
$77,522 to $104,103 per annum (2013 rates)