Taxation Supervisor

City of Coquitlam; Coquitlam; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent urban municipality is seeking a Taxation Supervisor to manage billing and collection of property taxes and utility fees. This role involves leading a Finance team, ensuring efficient operations, and conducting financial analyses. Ideal candidates have relevant degrees or designations, plus supervisory experience in public service. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and benefits, with flexible hybrid work options in Coquitlam.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Vacation and extended benefits

Flex day programme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or CPA designation required.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in public sector.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of Revenue Services activities.
• Lead preparation of property tax and utility billing.
• Conduct research and analysis related to municipal revenue collection.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce, or related discipline

CPA designation or Master’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Taxation Supervisor

Temporary Full-Time Exempt

About Us

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state‑of‑the‑art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

About You / What We Are Looking For

The City of Coquitlam currently has a great opportunity to join our innovative and experienced Finance team as a Taxation Supervisor. This position reports to the Manager Revenue Services and will lead work associated with the billing and collection of property taxes, utility fees and other charges.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring smooth and efficient day to day operations of the Revenue Services activities including overseeing all aspects of customer service.
• Providing leadership, direction and oversight to team members including planning, assigning and coordinating the related work and scheduling of the front counter staff.
• Leading the preparation of the property tax and utility fee billing and overseeing the collection of the related funds.
• Undertaking the research, analysis, reporting and auditing of the financial transactions, property assessment data and other information in relation to municipal revenue collection.
• Undertaking a variety of tax‑related initiatives such as reviewing of tax records for accuracy and completeness, preparing of financial reports, statistics, statements and ad‑hoc analyses.
• Assisting and advising on taxation strategies, policies, procedures and related legislation.
• Integrating continuous improvement strategies into related procedures and processes.
• Undertaking special projects and assignments as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce or related discipline or a professional accounting designation (CPA).
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience (preferably in public sector).
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.

The ideal candidate will have a high degree of professionalism coupled with strong customer service, organizational, time management, problem solving and decision making skills allowing effective handling of a variety of competing tasks and priorities. The successful candidate will be able to work well under pressure, exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative, and build and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation or Master’s degree in Business Administration would be considered an asset.
• Experience in a revenue services environment in a municipal or regional government setting.
• Experience supervising/managing clerical or administrative teams in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication skills.
• The ability to effectively build relationships with various internal departments.

What We Offer

This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $45.75 - $54.03 (2025 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day programme. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.

Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse workforce. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.

If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in‑person support if required. Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo and submit an acceptable police information check.

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Apply

Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm. This posting will remain opened until it is filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that interviews will take place in January 2026.