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Executive Director, Assessment Services

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
CA$5,897 - CA$7,749/bi-weekly
Senior Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)
Leadership and mentorship programs
Professional learning and development

About the role

    Job Information Job Title: Executive Director, Assessment Services Job Requisition ID: 85047 Ministry: Municipal Affairs Location: Edmonton Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 Regular/Temporary: Regular Scope: Open               Closing Date: July 17, 2026 Classification:  Executive Manager 1     About Us Municipal Affairs assists municipalities to provide well-managed, collaborative, and accountable local government to Albertans.  The ministry also fosters stronger, safer communities across the province and enables local governments to facilitate Alberta’s economic prosperity.    For further information, visit the website https://www.alberta.ca/municipal-affairs.     Role Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister of the Municipal Assessment and Grants Division, the Executive Director, Assessment Services Branch provides strategic direction to a multi-disciplinary, technical team of assessors and other professionals responsible for the valuation of all designated industrial property in Alberta. Fair, accurate and efficient assessment of these properties – including wells, pipelines, railway, telecommunications, and major industrial facilities – ensures an equitable distribution of tax obligations and predictable revenues for local and provincial governments. In this role, you will interpret legislation, regulation and assessment guidelines, making final assessment decisions and issuing interpretive directives under the authority of the Provincial Assessor. You will lead the provincial response to designated industrial assessment complaints and appeals, protecting the integrity and fairness of the assessment system. You will also work closely with internal and external partners to strengthen the assessment system through best practices, operational enhancements and policy advice.     Qualifications A proven senior leader, you have experience managing complex organizations, resources and relationships. You excel at defining clear goals and providing your teams with the support and mentorship to achieve them.   A range of skills and backgrounds may be applicable to the position and considered assets, including demonstrated experience with regulated property assessment, municipal finance and administration, municipal and administrative law, tax and revenue administration, or accounting.   To perform the functions of Provincial Assessor, you must be an accredited municipal assessor of Alberta (AMAA), or hold the Certified Assessment Evaluator (CAE) designation issued by the International Association of Assessing Officers, or the Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI) designation issued by the Appraisal Institute of Canada, or have qualifications or experience that in the opinion of the Minister are equivalent.     Salary $5,896.65 - $7,749.28 bi-weekly ($153,902.57 - $202,256.21 annually)     Notes Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.    Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

Compensation Overview – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx Pension plans: Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca Leadership and mentorship programs Professional learning and development Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca

  Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities.  Search Profile     How to Apply Click on the “Apply Now” button.     Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta’s online application system.   If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to ‘Create an account’, reset your password (‘Forgot your password’) or ‘Sign In’ should you already have an account.   Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.   Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx.   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.     Resources for applicants: https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/   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 recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.     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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.   If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Executive Search at psc.executivesearchservices@gov.ab.ca.   If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check https://jobpostings.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.

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