Property Assessor

Job Information
Job Title: Property Assessor 
Job Requisition ID: 76636
Ministry: Municipal Affairs
Location: Various Locations Across Alberta
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: OPEN
Closing Date: December 1, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 (024PSA)
Salary: ​$3,056.50 to $4,006.62 bi-weekly ($79,774 to $104,572 / year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs supports municipalities in providing well-managed, fiscally responsible, and accountable local government to Albertans. This includes the Assessment Services Branch, which is responsible for the assessment of Designated Industrial Properties in Alberta.  

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Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your property assessment expertise on a provincial scale, while gaining experience on a diverse range of property types? If so, this Assessor role is the opportunity for you

The Assessment Services Branch is seeking a Property Assessor to support the Provincial Assessor in preparing and defending assessments for Designated Industrial (DI) Properties across Alberta. These properties include major facilities - requiring advanced analytical skills and a strong understanding of valuation models and legislation. As an Assessor, you will be at the forefront of applying legislation requirement to value, defend and communicate, while playing a vital role in maintaining a fair and transparent property assessment system that supports communities and municipalities province-wide.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Leading the discovery, preparation, review and coordination of Designated Industrial property assessments for the provincial roll.
• Interpreting and applying the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and related regulations to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Providing expert assessment advice on inventory valuation and ensuring adherence to processes and procedures.
• Assisting in the preparation of witness reports before the Land and Property Rights Tribunal as a subject matter expert.
• Working closely with property owners and stakeholders to ensure transparency, consistency, and accuracy in assessment practices.
• Supporting the Provincial Assessor's office by ensuring that information given to assessment stakeholders relating to DI property assessments is consistent, appropriate and in conformance with relevant legislation
  
  

What Sets Us Apart:

• Diverse Assessment Experience: Gain exposure to a wide range of industrial property types.
• Province Wide Impact: You will contribute to the development and oversight of consistent, equitable assessment standards that support municipalities and communities across Alberta.
• Collaborative Team Culture: Be a part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team who collaborates to deliver high-quality property assessments. Our team thrives on knowledge-sharing, problem-solving, and mutual support—bringing diverse expertise together to serve communities across Alberta.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, a comprehensive benefit package and a workplace culture that values learning and collaboration.
• Career Development: Access training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance your career.
  
  

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

Competencies 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:

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.  Refer to

A degree in a related field, or related field, plus four years of related work experience in government or a field related to one of the above degrees.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered based on:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; OR
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
  
  

Assets:

• Post secondary degree or diploma in real property appraisal and assessment
• Accreditation with Alberta Assessors' Association (AMAA), International Association Assessing Officers (CAE), or the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AACI)
• Previous experience in the preparation and defense of industrial property assessments
• Understanding of operational and capital cost reporting and the Construction Cost Reporting Guide
• Familiarity with the Machinery and Equipment Guideline
• Excellent computer skills especially - Computer assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) assessment systems, ACCESS application for impact analysis and transferring data electronically to clients

This position may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Applicants 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.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - 
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) -
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
• Professional learning and development -
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply
Applicants 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.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This 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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Shannon Nadeau