Supervisor, Assessment

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is seeking a Supervisor, Assessment to support the Manager of Assessment in preparing reports and leading a team within the Corporate Services Division. You will mentor staff, balance workload, and ensure consistent service levels while applying provincial guidelines.

The role requires a Diploma in Real Property Assessment, AMA accreditation, and 7+ years in assessment projects, including leadership in a public sector setting.

Qualifications

• Evidence of supervisory ability and team development.
• Knowledge of property assessment laws and guidelines.
• Ability to plan workloads and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Mentor staff, plan workload, and ensure fair processes.
• Research, develop, and implement assessment strategies and guidelines.
• Provide guidance on policies and prepare required reports.

Skills

Empower teams

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication

Property assessment knowledge

Education

Diploma in Real Property Assessment

AMA A.M.A.A. accreditation

Tools

Spreadsheet Proficiency

Database skills

Regression analysis

Job description

*The Municipality offers a competitive compensation package, including an attractive base salary, excellent benefits, retirement plans, and more. The starting salary for this position is within the range listed above and will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking a passionate and driven professional to join our Corporate Services Division—a cornerstone of our municipal operations. Keep the engine running-with excellence.

From IT and Accounting to Asset Management and Taxation, our Corporate Services Division supports the entire municipality. This division ensures we remain fiscally responsible, operationally efficient, and ready to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

If you're ready to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organization where your skills make a difference, this is your space to grow.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Supervisor, Assessment is responsible for assisting the Manager of Assessment in compiling, analysing, evaluating, and preparation of reports for the Assessment Standards Branch. Primary responsibilities of this position include:

Employee Development: Performs supervisory tasks for assigned team members. Works with team to plan and balance workload. Ensures teams are managed fairly and consistently and that work processes are followed and coordinated to ensure service levels. Mentors, coaches, and provides support to staff.

Research and Implementation: Participates in the continuous research, development, improvement, and implementation of effective departmental strategies, tools, and guidelines based on the assessment industry's best practices. Analyzes the effectiveness of departmental programs and makes suggestions for further improvement. Provides input to department business plans, initiatives, written procedures and budget to ensure continuous achievement of department goals.

Departmental Guidance: Manages Assessment functions through computer assisted mass appraisal systems in accordance with Provincial guidelines and requirements, the Municipal Confidentiality Bylaw, and the Alberta Assessors’ Association guidelines. Analyzes, evaluates and formulates assessment valuation modules. Analyzes, prepares and presents required documentation and reports in the assessment appeal process. Provides clarification and technical guidance on assessment policies, procedures, and processes to the general public and other group.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Candidates need to show evidence of the following:

• Ability to empower people, strong organizational skills, and use of innovative approaches in situations involving rapid change, shifting priorities, and/or simultaneous demands.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and collaborative skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to assess situations from a business perspective.
• Experience working in a team-orientated, collaborative environment.
• Personal behaviour is an exemplification of professionalism for staff to follow.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both technical and user-friendly language, including instructional, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Thorough knowledge of legislative framework governing property assessment and applicable case law.
• Adherence to administrative directives, policy, and legal requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of PC applications including spreadsheets, intermediate Database structure, and multiple regression analysis.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in Real Property Assessment from a recognized institute.
• Accredited Municipal Assessor of Alberta (A.M.A.A.) or equivalent is mandatory.
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• Seven (7) years' experience supporting projects with a minimum of two (2) years' senior assessment experience in the field.
• Experience working in a public sector environment with unionized and non-unionized employees is considered an asset.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to provide a Criminal record Check for review and acceptance
• A valid Class five (5) operator's license is an asset

SAFETY

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible and accountable for knowing and working in accordance with the Health and Safety Directive. As per section 2 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the incumbent shall ensure while in the employ of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo the health and safety of employees, contractors and the public.

This position is employed in a supervisory capacity. As such the employee is required to obtain additional safety training in accordance with municipal procedures and directives.