Advisor, Assessment & Tax Leg. - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

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Job InformationJob Requisition ID: 24078Ministry: Municipal AffairsLocation: 15th Floor, 10155 – 102 Street, Commerce Place, EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: PermanentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: October 17, 2022Classification: Subsidiary 02B 3625 Program Services 4About UsThe Ministry of Municipal Affairs assists municipalities in providing well-managed, collaborative and accountable local government to Albertans. Our main responsibilities are:

• funding supports for municipalities
• a system that strives to ensure appropriate safety standards for the construction and maintenance of buildings and equipment
• protections for new home buyers and required licensing for home builders
• province-wide support for access to public library services for Albertans
• a comprehensive approach to managing emergencies in the province through the Alberta Emergency Management Agency
• management of about 2.6 million acres of public land in the provinces three Special Areas
• independent review and decisions on local matters by the Land and Property Rights Tribunal

RoleAre you a person who is creative, curious, and analytical; has an agile mindset; and works well in teams with diverse skillsets Are you proficient in legislative planning Or, are you adept at policy development and data analysis If so, we have an opportunity for you.There are up to four positions available in the Assessment and Property Tax Policy Branch.Reporting to the Manager of Assessment and Strategic Policy, one of these positions will focus on legislative planning; and the other position will focus on strategic policy advice and development.Reporting to the Manager of Assessment Program Delivery, the other two positions will deliver specialized policy advice, development, and data analysis.As an Advisor, you will engage stakeholders in the development and production of guides, regulations and legislation, and the production of training initiatives and communication documents. These materials are used by Alberta municipalities in the valuation of property for municipal assessment and tax purposes, and the Provincial Assessor in the preparation of designated industrial property assessments. In addition, the Advisor provides support to other divisions of Municipal Affairs, and other departments across government, on policy initiatives involving assessment and property tax policy.As an Advisor you will:

• Research and analyze, advise, and coordinate information related to legislative processes and matters moving through the government decision process.
• Lead work on Ministerial Orders, Orders-in-Council, and delegations of authority.
• Communicate and engage the public, assessment professionals, industry professionals, non-profit organizations, and municipal officials.
• Research analyze, and report on the assessment and property tax system, including assessment and tax policies in other jurisdictions, recent tribunal and court decisions, and providing related support and information to municipalities.
• Undertake cross-ministry consultation as required to ensure alignment with government priorities and initiatives.
• Respond to emerging issues and develop programs, policies, and legislative changes to be considered by the Minister of Municipal Affairs.
• Ensures all information and advice given to assessment stakeholders is consistent, appropriate and conforms to government policy, the Municipal Government Act and related regulations.

QualificationsRequired:

• University graduation in the following fields (however, not limited to): Business, Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Economics, Engineering, or Science OR
  • Professional Accreditation (which on minimum takes 4 years to complete) through; AMAA (Accredited Municipal Assessor of Alberta), AACI (Accredited Appraiser Institute of Canada) or CAE (Certified Assessment Evaluator)
• 4 years of progressively responsible related experience.
• The Legislative Planning position also requires working knowledge of the Government of Alberta’s legislative and regulatory policy development and approval processes.

Desired:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable in providing concise briefings, reports, and presentations to senior management and stakeholder groups, and the ability to draft legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to research and analyze issues critically when preparing briefing material, and to perform necessary research.
• Working knowledge of municipal operations, particularly in the area of assessment and taxation.
• Working knowledge of Alberta’s energy sector related to economics and associated properties (wells, pipelines etc.).
• Proficient in the use of computer systems with the ability to analyze large amounts of data and transform it into useful information and visualization for decision-making.
• Project management.

Equivalencies:Equivalencies will be considered. Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.This link will assist you with understanding competencies:The successful candidate will demonstrate the following APS competencies:

• Systems Thinking – Takes a long term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them; works towards actions and plans aligned with APS values
• Creative Problem Solving – Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight; looks for new ways to improve results and activities
• Building Collaborative Environments – Facilitates open communication and leverages team skill; leverages skills and knowledge of others
• Drive for Results – Works to exceed goals and part with others to achieve objectives; aims to exceed expectations

Salary$2,683.10 to $3,507.06 bi-weekly. ($70,028 - $91,534 / annually)NotesThere are up to 4 permanent full time positions. One of these positions focuses on legislative planning, and the other three positions focus on strategic policy development, and data analysis.Please clearly state in your resume and cover letter what position you are applying for.This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 36.25 hours per week.Location: EdmontonResume/Cover Letter:Please clearly state in your cover letter how your previous work experience is related to the qualifications and requirements of this position.In your resume please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-timeWhat we offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Pension plans:
  • Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in an interim hybrid work schedule (per Alberta Public Service policy) of up to two days working from your home office and three days in the office. As per business operational needs.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool:

How To ApplyIf 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,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 atApplicants 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:It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)Closing StatementThis 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 Khadija Akther, TAS Administrator, at Khadija.Akther@gov.ab.caIf this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to checkQuick Apply

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