Assessor 1

About the City of St. Albert

Working at the City of St. Albert means joining a dedicated team that aims to deliver outstanding service to our vibrant community. We pride ourselves on employing a diverse group of employees who each bring unique skills and contribute to delivering exceptional services to our residents. We value collaboration, accountability, respect, and enjoyment in our work each day.

Job Details

The City of St. Albert is recruiting an individual to join our Financial & Strategic Services department as a Property Assessor I.

Reporting to the Manager, Assessment Services, this position will be responsible for collecting and managing assessment data. The successful incumbent will value and defend different property inventories, ensuring compliance with municipal and provincial laws. The Assessor I will maintain accurate, transparent records to support communication with public stakeholders. The primary focus is on residential inventories, with some exposure to non-residential commercial properties.

Responsibilities

• Perform valuation and classification decisions on residential and non-residential properties by collecting and reviewing market, sales, and physical property inspections to ensure accurate assessments.
• Prepare and present formal assessment appeal defences before the Assessment Review Board.
• Produce fair and equitable assessments used to support municipal budgeting and ratepayer taxation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Demonstrate subject-matter expertise when engaging with property owners and stakeholders, providing clear explanations of assessment methodology and outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary as the incumbent will work in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Appraisal/Assessment or Urban Land Economics or degree in related field.
• A minimum of 6 months of assessment/appraisal experience is required, preferably working with the three approaches to value.
• Working towards an accredited designation from the Alberta Assessors’ Association.
• Proficient user of the Microsoft Office Suite, CAMAlot, Marshall & Swift, and Apex Sketch Software.
• Able to demonstrate specialized knowledge of related assessment and municipal legislation, construction methods and techniques, real estate market, economic and related trends and statistical techniques.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.

Hours of Work

• We offer a compressed bi-weekly work schedule of 72 hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 – 5:00, with a biweekly regular day off (RDO).
• Benefit from flexible work hours by adjusting your start and end times by 30 or 60 minutes around our core hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Compensation

• The salary ranges from $76,780.34-$94,499.34 per year including a comprehensive benefits package and accrued paid vacation starting at 3 weeks per year.
• Learn more about our benefits here: Employee Benefit Guide.
• Candidates not meeting the full qualifications may be considered for a development opportunity at a lower classification and salary.

Why You Should Work With Us

• Eligible to apply for a Hybrid Remote Work arrangement, with a minimum of 51% of work time spent onsite and the remainder worked remotely. Employees are eligible to participate in this program after 3 months of employment, subject to satisfactory performance.
• Employees can purchase an annual Recreation Access Pass for $87 + tax, granting unlimited access to Servus Credit Union Place (excluding PLAYcare and registered programs), Fountain Park Recreation Centre, and Grosvenor Outdoor Pool.
• Free parking near most City worksites (ask for location specific details)

Term

This is a term position from October 1, 2026 to October 1 2027, with the possibility of an extension.

Conditions of Employment

• The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials.
• The successful applicant will be required to obtain a satisfactory police information check.
• Please note that the presence of charges or convictions does not automatically preclude an individual from being considered for employment. All findings will be reviewed and assessed in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position.
• A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence and access to a personal vehicle for business use are required.

Application Information

• If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume via our City of St. Albert employment opportunities site stalbert.ca/employment. Applications will only be accepted to 10:00 p.m. (Mountain Time Zone) on closing date.
• This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, at the same or lower classification level.

Closing Statement

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of St. Albert is committed to creating and fostering a diverse workforce where all are welcome and we find a common purpose and strength in our differences. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, including those from members of groups that are historically or continue to be underrepresented.

We respectfully acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis peoples. As treaty People, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, we share the responsibility for stewardship of this beautiful land.