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Property Assessor

Posted on: May 15, 2026
Posted by: M.D. of Bonnyville

Summary

Ready to grow your accredited assessment experience and take the next step in your career?

The Municipal District (M.D) of Bonnyville No. 87 is offering an exciting opportunity for a Property Assessor to join our team.

This role is ideal for an assessment professional who is eager to expand their knowledge, build valuable experience, and work within a diverse and growing assessment base.

About the Role

As a Property Assessor, you will assist the assessment team with the coordination, preparation, defence, review, and audit of annual property assessments in a lead role.

You will be part of a collaborative and well-supported team made up of:

  • Two Accredited Assessors
  • Three Junior Assessors
  • Two Assessment Technicians

The two Accredited Assessor positions share responsibilities and work closely together, reporting to the Chief Assessor/Manager of Assessment Services. Assessments are completed using CAMALot assessment software.

This team structure supports strong collaboration, professional development, and an excellent work life balance.

Why Join the M.D. of Bonnyville?

If you are looking to broaden your assessment skillset, the M.D. offers the scale and diversity to help you do just that.

The M.D. currently has a $9.2 billion taxable assessment base, including:

  • $3.1 billion in Machinery & Equipment
  • $3.0 billion in Linear
  • $2.0 billion in Residential
  • $800 million in Non-Residential
  • $61 million in Farmland

This position offers the opportunity to work in non-residential, farmland, and designated industrial properties. The M.D. is also a delegate of the Provincial Assessor’s team and assists in establishing the designated industrial non-linear assessment roll each year.

A Team Focused on Growth

Our team is committed to continuous learning and shared success. We value collaboration and believe in building today’s knowledge for tomorrow’s opportunities.

If you are passionate about assessment and motivated to learn, we encourage you to apply — even if you do not meet every requirement today. Accreditation, drive, and a willingness to grow are qualities we highly value.

Discover Life in Bonnyville

The Municipal District of Bonnyville is a diverse and vibrant municipality in Northeastern Alberta. With more than 82 named lakes, millions of acres of farmland, a strong oil and gas sector, growing tourism, and a dynamic economy, it is an exceptional place to live and work.

Our nearby urban neighbours offer a variety of shopping, dining, and recreation opportunities, while the hamlets within the M.D. provide a unique blend of rural, urban, and lake lifestyle.

Learn more about the region:

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This could be the career opportunity you have been waiting for. We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Please visit md.bonnyville.ab.ca/jobs.aspx for a full job description.

 

All interested applicants are invited to submit their resume, in confidence to:

 

Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87

Attn: Human Resources

Postal Bag 1010

Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 2J7

Fax: (780) 826-4524

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the coordination and preparation of the assessment roll in accordance with legislation, regulations, bylaws, and accepted mass appraisal processes that pertain to establishing and defending Alberta property assessments.
  • Establish property assessments for all nonlinear property within the municipality.
  • Collect, review, and record information relevant in establishing and defending an assessment roll, such as building characteristics, real property characteristics, property sales data, income, and expense data.
  • Ensure all relevant data is entered into the municipal computer assisted mass appraisal software program.
  • Perform all valuation analysis and calculation in accordance with standard mass appraisal procedures.
  • Identify and communicate any issues, concerns, or ideas regarding the valuation process.
  • Ensure work by third parties is performed in accordance with legislations, regulations, bylaws, and accepted mass appraisal processes. Ensure all data is collected and updated in the municipal software program.
  • Identify and communicate all required and recommended assessment roll changes for each municipal taxation year.
  • Upload information required by municipalities to Milenet.
  • Provide all assessment information and supporting documentation requested during a provincial audit.
  • Assist in the preparation and defense of the tax and assessment fiscal year end process.
  • Ensure all assessment software and hardware used in collecting, valuing, and defending property assessments are usable and up to date.
  • Recommend tools, resources, instructional, and educational options to assist in performing your responsibilities.
  • Represent the department in a professional manner when dealing with other departments, elected officials, the public, etc.
  • Disclosure of information must comply with provincial legislation, such as the Municipal Government Act (MGA), the Access to Information Act (ATIA) and the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA).
  • Assist in the training of required personnel as it pertains to the function of property assessment.
  • Perform annual re-inspection cycles and ensure all data on new physical growth is collected.
  • Identify areas of greater/lesser growth than they typically may experience.

Requirements

  • Hold a valid Driver’s License in good standing and the license held must be valid for the classification of the motor vehicle required to operate.
  • Provide a Driver’s Abstract if required
  • Accredited Municipal Assessor of Alberta (AMAA) with good standing.
  • Minimum five (5) years property assessments, including valuations and defenses.
  • Experience in the valuation of rural municipalities will be considered an asset.
  • Good communication skills to interact with the public in an effective and diplomatic manner.
  • Ability to handle public inquiries and concerns.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Knowledge of construction methods and other factors related to the valuation of property.
  • Experience with soil classification and other factors involved in determining agricultural production.
  • Experience preparing comprehensive reports and testifying at hearings.
  • Knowledge of all relevant legislation, regulations, and general appraisal processes required in preparing a property assessment roll.
  • Knowledge of computer assisted mass appraisal software.
  • Proficient with computers, including Microsoft Office.
  • Experience with municipal property tax functions would be considered and asset.
  • Experience with Diamond would be considered an asset.

Job Type

Full-Time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$95,149.60 - $125,288.80

Closing Date

No closing date mentioned.
Posting ID: 38469
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