Recruitment Details Manager of Taxation and Finance Department: Assessment & Taxation

Designated Work Location: 457 Main Street; Hybrid with designated work location

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Salary: $109,834.80 to $154,932.83 annually, Grade 6/Out of Scope

Employee Group: Out of Scope Posting No.: 126839 Closing Date: March 23, 2026 Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self- declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile Under the general direction of the City Assessor / Director of Assessment and Taxation, the Manager, Taxation and Finance is responsible for strategic taxation revenue forecasting and budgeting, and the effective and efficient billing, collection, processing, maintenance, and customer service of all taxation revenue streams for the City of Winnipeg totaling approximately $1.4 billion annually.

The Manager, Taxation and Finance is responsible for coordinating all financial aspects relating to the Assessment and Taxation Department in accordance with the controllership function and the corporate centralized controllership operation. The Manager, Taxation and Finance is also responsible for all administrative functions relating to the operation of the Assessment and Taxation Department.

The incumbent is a critical member of the Departmental Management Committee and is responsible for bringing forward financial, human resource management, and facilities / equipment issues to the attention of the entire management team and is expected to actively participate in maintaining the overall effective strategic direction of the Assessment and Taxation Department.

As The Manager Of Taxation And Finance You Will

• Develops and maintains a strategic taxation revenue plan, develops and implements systems to effectively monitor these plans, and produces information critical to the City of Winnipeg’s financial operation related to these critical taxation and revenue streams.
• Is responsible for, and ensures the accurate, efficient, and effective billing, collection, customer service, and processing of all tasks related to the various taxation revenue streams.
• Oversees the calculation of all school division and municipal mill rates, the analysis of tax rates determining the impact on taxpayers, and recommending policies to appropriately deal will the effects of tax rates then administering any such approved programs.
• Prepares required taxation related reports and By-Laws for the consideration of the appropriate standing policy committee, Executive Policy Committee, or by Council. And reviews and recommends changes to legislation with respect to taxation matters.
• Coordinating with the centralized controllership operation for the preparation of the Assessment and Taxation Department’s operating and capital budgets and monitors these budgets and reports in accordance with the controllership function. In coordination with the centralized controllership operation develops and maintains management reporting systems for budget/expenditure control and cost control.
• Liaises with Federal and Provincial governments regarding property tax grants and grants in-lieu of taxes. Liaises with business/citizen groups regarding taxation issues.
• Provides leadership and guidance to all division staff and other departmental staff.
• Participates as an active member of the Departmental Management Committee.
• Responsible to ensure that the physical assets of the Department are maintained in accordance with lease agreements, health and safety standards, and operational needs.
• Acts as City Assessor / Director as required.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business Administration.
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) in good standing.
• Three (3) years previous experience
• Demonstrated leadership, managerial, organizational, analytical and decision making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a political and public management environment.
• Applied knowledge of current public management principles, alternate service delivery approaches, and business and strategic planning processes, including current and capital budgeting and related management techniques.
• Knowledge of modern assessment and taxation methodologies and techniques.
• Knowledge of the Municipal Assessment Act and relevant sections of the City of Winnipeg Charter, and other relevant provincial and federal legislation related to taxation.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, including communication, orally and in writing, public presentation and formal reporting capabilities, facilitation, collaboration and team building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership; to work with a minimum of supervision; to delegate work and responsibility; to motivate staff; and to maintain a harmonious and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to manage rapidly changing priorities in a complex business environment.
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as they are applied in the public sector.
• Demonstrated ability to use a computer and associated accounting and other office productivity software.

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the applicant(s) or successful candidate(s), at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit www.winnipeg.ca/police .
• A valid Manitoba class 5 Driver’s License
• IMPORTANT : Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

How To Apply APPLY ONLINE , including all documentation listed below:

• Current resume (Required).
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*

Notes Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 .

Position Reports To: City Assessor/Director Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.