Advisor-Asmt and Prop Tax Pol – Government of Alberta

Title of the Job: Advisor-Asmt and Prop Tax Pol

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Description: Job Information
Job Title: Advisor-Asmt and Prop Tax Pol
Job Requisition ID: 54393
Ministry: Municipal Affairs
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 18, 2024
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment (024PSAMA)
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967.88 – $ 94,068.84 /year)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:The Ministry of Municipal Affairs assists municipalities in providing well-managed, collaborative, and accountable local government to Albertans. Our main responsibilities are:Funding supports for municipalities
A system that strives to ensure appropriate safety standards for the construction and maintenance of buildings and equipment
Protections for new home buyers and required licensing for home builders
Province-wide support for access to public library services for Albertans
Management of about 2.6 million acres of public land in the province’s three Special Areas
Independent review and decisions on local matters by the Land and Property Rights TribunalTo learn more about Municipal Affairs, follow the link to:Role ResponsibilitiesFrom 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. If you are looking for an opportunity to put your skills in public policy into action, the Assessment and Property Tax Policy Unit is the place for you.This role provides support to municipalities, property owners, and the professional property assessment community through:

• Analyzing assessment and tax data specific to municipalities to understand trends and provide advice.
• Analyzing property assessment, property tax and related legislation to understand and to provide advice to stakeholders.
• Developing analysis that reflect the impacts of proposed changes on the property assessment and taxes of property owners and municipalities.
• Monitoring, identifying, researching and analyzing trends using a wide variety of information to determine emerging issues.
• Prepare briefings that clearly articulate activities or trends, to clearly identify related issues and implications and to recommend options for actions and responses.

Please click on the for the job description.APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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:

• 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.

QualificationsMinimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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• 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)).

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.

NotesThis position may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week.Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Applicants are advised to provide 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.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
• Professional learning and development –
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• 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

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Shannon Nadeau at

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