Commercial and Industrial Assessment Manager

Posted on: Jun 9, 2025

Posted by: Strathcona County

Summary

Are you a strategic leader with a deep understanding of property assessment and a passion for driving excellence in complex environments?

Strathcona County is looking for a results-oriented Commercial and Industrial Assessment Manager to lead a skilled team in delivering accurate, equitable, and defensible property assessments across one of the largest, diverse and most challenging commercial/industrial portfolios in the region.

In this key leadership position, you’ll shape policy, implement best practices, and ensure full legislative compliance—making a measurable impact on public trust and municipal revenue integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Accountable for the annual commercial/industrial valuation cycle to ensure accurate and timely property assessments
Ensure legislative and provincial compliance through effective policy development and implementation for consistent preparation of assessments and to meet quality assurance measures
Develop and administer communication initiatives regarding assessment and taxation trends/issues/policy for both internal and external customers
Lead and coordinate work assignments for Assessors and Technicians to ensure efficiency, consistency, and professional development
Manage Assessment Review Board (ARB) proceedings, including the coordination of Assessor resources, to defend the County position on assessment complaints
Support Assessors to develop high quality ARB evidence briefs that are well-researched and effective to defend assessment complaints
Engage in the development of legislative change through Alberta Municipal Affairs and other key partner groups
Research and develop technology/process enhancements to improve efficiencies in annual work processes
Assist Director in development of department standards, policy and goals, provide managerial support and assume Acting Director duties, as required

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

Post-secondary Degree (or Masters) plus 10 years related experience, with at least 5 years of leadership experience; post-secondary Diploma supplemented with leadership certificate(s) or professional designation(s) may be considered in lieu of a Degree
Must hold an assessment or appraisal designation in an affiliated organization (i.e. AMAA, CAE, AACI)
Extensive knowledge of property assessment and taxation legislation, valuation techniques and assessment processes, and the ability to apply that understanding across a large and diverse assessment base
Excellent leadership skills required to supervise, motivate and direct staff, build teams, and provide mentorship
Strong communications skills and the ability to deal effectively with a wide array of internal and external parties including property owners, company representatives, tribunals, Council, and the provincial government
Ability to work independently and possess exceptional organizational/time management skills to ensure legislated timelines and area goals and objectives are met
Possess exceptional analytical skills and be extremely proficient in working within a highly automated environment, including assessment/taxation systems and the ability to leverage technology in the assessment and taxation process

Job Type

Full Time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$116,807.60 - $146,018.60

Closing Date

June 29, 2025

Posting ID: 32674

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