Advisor-Assessment and Property Tax Policy

Role Responsibilities

Are you a person who is creative, curious, and analytical; has an agile mindset; and works well in teams with diverse skillsets? Do you enjoy interpreting legislation and policy and doing the data analysis? If so, we have an opportunity for you.

Currently, we have two positions available in our Assessment Program Delivery team, in the Assessment and Property Tax Policy Branch.

Reporting to the Manager of Assessment Program Delivery, you will deliver specialized policy advice to assessment and property tax stakeholders. 

On a typical day you will:

• Learn something new, be immersed in interesting topics and problems to solve, and be relied upon to contribute your expertise.
• Provide support and advice to property owners, assessment and industry professionals, and municipal officials on a variety of property assessment and taxation issues.
• Research, analyze, and report on the assessment and property tax system, including assessment and tax policies in other jurisdictions. 
• Develop analysis that reflects the impacts of proposed changes on the property assessment and taxes of property owners and municipalities.
• Monitor, identify, research and analyze trends using a wide variety of information to determine emerging issues.
• Prepare briefings articulating activities or trends around related issues and recommend options for action and response.
• Ensure all information and advice given to assessment stakeholders is consistent, appropriate and conforms to government policy, the Municipal Government Act and related regulations.

You will contribute to the development and production of manuals, handbooks, guides, Minister’s Guidelines, regulations and legislation, and the production of training initiatives and communication documents. In addition, you will also provide support to other Divisions of Municipal Affairs on policy initiatives involving assessment and property tax policy. 

This position researches and provides advice on property assessment and taxation programs and policies. Property assessments are used by all municipalities in Alberta and by the Alberta government to calculate municipal property taxes and education taxes. This position is also responsible for researching property assessment and tax policies in other jurisdictions, reviewing recent tribunal and court decisions, and providing related support and information to municipalities. 

From commerce to community organizations, the field of Property Assessment and Taxation offers a unique perspective into the fabric of Alberta’s economic and social networks. 

Please click on this LINK to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies: 

• Develop Self and Others – develops own career and reduces barriers for others
• Creative Problem Solving – you use a wide range of techniques to break down problems and allow others to think creatively and voice ideas to identify new solutions.
• Agility – you proactively incorporate change into processes and create opportunities for improvements.
• Drive for Results – you actively set goals and remain open to advice to identify and correct areas for improvement. 

Qualifications

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards

Required:
University graduation in a related field (Business, Public Planning, Economics, Law, engineering) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; OR Professional accreditation (which on minimum takes 4 years to complete) through the Alberta Assessors’ Association (Accredited Municipal Assessor of Alberta (AMAA)), the Appraisal Institute of Canada (Accredited Appraiser Institute of Canada (AACI)), or the International Association of Assessing Officers (Certified Assessment Evaluator (CAE)).   

Equivalency: Related experience or education (e.g., related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

Assets: 

• Strong knowledge of the Government of Alberta’s legislative and regulatory policy development and approval processes.
• Strong knowledge of municipal operations, particularly the area of assessment and taxation.
• Ability to analyze and interpret public policy issues.
• Ability to work with statistical data to calculate the impact of policy changes for stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively lead, facilitate and coordinate work groups.

Notes

This position is a Permanent, Full – time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

Applicants are required to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.  

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.