Assessor

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

Our Assessment Department is looking for a dedicated Assessor to join the team.

Do you have an interest in valuing real estate? We are looking for the right person to cover an 18 month maternity leave.

Position Responsibilities

• This Assessor position will be an entry-level role in the administration of the assessment process.
• Assist in the organization/maintenance of an inventory of properties and will work to ensure that the assessed values represent market value, affirming fair and equitable assessments.
• Requires the ability to classify basic properties accurately and make quality judgment decisions on various property attributes for new and existing properties.
• Capable to confidently and effectively communicate/defend the assessments to third parties, including but not limited to, taxpayers, special purpose groups, internal department personnel, and external agencies.
• Promote a high level of customer service while following the City's Guiding Beliefs.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus a two-year post-secondary diploma or degree in property assessment or related field, from a recognized post-secondary institution;
• Proficient with Assessment software and Microsoft Office;
• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license, provide vehicle for business use and acceptable driver's abstract;
• Previous property assessment experience is preferred, but candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lesser rate of pay.
  
  

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 35 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Starting salary $36.11 per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.

• To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.
• Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.
• This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.
• This temporary position is also open to permanent City employees as a development opportunity. (Secondment)
  
  

Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.

To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.