Job Description / Duties

We are seeking a Property Tax Assessor to be part of the team responsible for the inspection and valuation of all types of property including residential and non-residential within the city of Medicine Hat. You possess knowledge of assessment principles, current mass appraisal techniques and statistical analysis. The ability to use independent judgment to assess value and interact daily with the public and property owners is fundamental.

As the successful candidate you have the ability to work both in the field and in an office environment to collect, correlate and evaluate detailed data. When working with the public and internal staff, your effective interpersonal and communication skills enable you to establish effective working relationships

Qualifications / Required Skills

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:
 Post-secondary diploma in property assessment or related field.
 Four years previous assessment experience preferred.
 Accredited Municipal Assessor of Alberta or Accredited Appraiser with the Appraisal Institute of Canada or working on attaining such.

Additional Information

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume to Competition #13220A Human Resources Department, City of Medicine Hat, Suite 101, 505 First Street SE, Medicine Hat T1A 0A9; fax (403) 525-8870; e-mail hr@medicinehat.ca.

This posting will remain open until Monday, October 21, 2013 at 4:30 p.m.

We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary:

Contact Information

Human Resources Department, City of Medicine Hat, Suite 101, 505 First Street SE, Medicine Hat T1A 0A9; fax (403) 525-8870; e-mail hr@medicinehat.ca.

Employer Profile

The City of Medicine Hat strives to achieve its vision to be a “Community of Choice”; a place where people choose to live, work and play. The Medicine Hat advantage:

 Extensive Recreational Facilities
 Flourishing Cultural Community
 Low Utility Rates and Taxes
 Family Oriented Community

Our organization offers a highly attractive total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefits, learning & development opportunities as well as a great work environment which provides excellent opportunities for professional growth.