Supervisor, Assessment

Requisition ID: 4440

Affiliation: Exempt

Position Type: Permanent Full Time

Number of Openings: 1

Bi-weekly Working Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly

Shift/Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Department/ Branch: Corporate Services, Assessment & Taxation

Job Location: Fort McMurray

Starting Salary Range*: $129,438 - $136,834

Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 11/07/2026

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): Open Until Filled

Posting Type: Internal and External

• The Municipality offers a competitive compensation package, including an attractive base salary, excellent benefits, retirement plans, and more. The starting salary for this position is within the range listed above and will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
  
  

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

About The Department

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking a passionate and driven professional to join our Corporate Services Division—a cornerstone of our municipal operations. Keep the engine running—with excellence.

From IT and Accounting to Asset Management and Taxation, our Corporate Services Division supports the entire municipality. This division ensures we remain fiscally responsible, operationally efficient, and ready to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

If you're ready to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organization where your skills make a difference, this is your space to grow.

General Description

The Supervisor, Assessment is responsible for assisting the Manager of Assessment in compiling, analysing, evaluating, and preparation of reports for the Assessment Standards Branch. Primary responsibilities of this position include:

Employee Development: Performs supervisory tasks for assigned team members. Works with team to plan and balance workload. Ensures teams are managed fairly and consistently and that work processes are followed and coordinated to ensure service levels. Mentors, coaches, and provides support to staff.

Research and Implementation: Participates in the continuous research, development, improvement, and implementation of effective departmental strategies, tools, and guidelines based on the assessment industry’s best practices. Analyzes the effectiveness of departmental programs and makes suggestions for further improvement. Provides input to department business plans, initiatives, written procedures and budget to ensure continuous achievement of department goals.

Departmental Guidance: Manages Assessment functions through computer assisted mass appraisal systems in accordance with Provincial guidelines and requirements, the Municipal Confidentiality Bylaw, and the Alberta Assessors’ Association guidelines. Analyzes, evaluates and formulates assessment valuation modules. Analyzes, prepares and presents required documentation and reports in the assessment appeal process. Provides clarification and technical guidance on assessment policies, procedures, and processes to the general public and other group.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Candidates Need To Show Evidence Of The Following

• Ability to empower people, strong organizational skills, and use of innovative approaches in situations involving rapid change, shifting priorities, and/or simultaneous demands.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and collaborative skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to assess situations from a business perspective.
• Experience working in a team-orientated, collaborative environment.
• Personal behaviour is an exemplification of professionalism for staff to follow.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both technical and user-friendly language, including instructional, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Thorough knowledge of legislative framework governing property assessment and applicable case law.
• Adherence to administrative directives, policy, and legal requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of PC applications including spreadsheets, intermediate Database structure, and multiple regression analysis.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Diploma in Real Property Assessment from a recognized institute.
• Accredited Municipal Assessor of Alberta (A.M.A.A.) or equivalent is mandatory.
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• Seven (7) years’ experience supporting projects with a minimum of two (2) years’ senior assessment experience in the field.
• Experience working in a public sector environment with unionized and non-unionized employees is considered an asset.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Ability to provide a Criminal record Check for review and acceptance
• A valid Class five (5) operator’s license is an asset
  
  

SAFETY

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible and accountable for knowing and working in accordance with the Health and Safety Directive. As per section 2 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the incumbent shall ensure while in the employ of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo the health and safety of employees, contractors and the public.

This position is employed in a supervisory capacity. As such the employee is required to obtain additional safety training in accordance with municipal procedures and directives.

To apply: Please visit our website at jobs.rmwb.ca

Current employees must apply through the internal careers site.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals

selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.