Job Description

Posted on: Feb 3, 2026
Posted by: Leduc County
Summary
The opportunity
Leduc County is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Assessor to join our team. Reporting to the Manager - Assessment and Land Management Services, this exciting opportunity provides defensible, fair and equitable property assessments for Leduc County through the collection and analysis of complex data and compliance with legislated requirements.
Key Responsibilities
What you will do

• Inspects and assesses all properties within an assigned area.

• Analyzes factors that influence property value using assessment principles and practices, in compliance with the Municipal Government Act, and all other relevant legislation.
• Performs annual reviews of the assessment roll to identify anomalies in assessments with respect to classifications, sizes, values, influences etc.
• Inspects properties within assigned area.
• Manages, collects, verifies, and records property data to maintain an accurate assessment database.

• Determines land values and processes land value changes in the assessment system on an annual basis.
• Provides market value and assessment information to citizens and stakeholders.

• Meets with residents, ratepayers, tax agents and other stakeholders and interested parties to discuss sensitive and private assessment issues.
• Responds to inquiries regarding assessments and taxation.
• Provides interdepartmental appraisals for various land transactions.
• Attends the Assessment Review Board or Municipal Government Board hearings and provides technical support to defend assessments on behalf of the County.
• Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County's policies and administrative directives.
• Accountable for working in compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements
What you need to succeed
Must-have

• A diploma in assessment or an appraisal-related discipline and three to five years of experience in municipal assessment or a related field.
• An Accredited Municipal Assessors Association (AMAA), Certified Assessment Evaluator (CAE) designation or the ability to obtain one.
• Must be knowledgeable of and able to interpret assessment legislation.
• Working knowledge of computer assisted mass appraisal systems, CAMALOT, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and GIS applications.
• Knowledge of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy legislation and the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Experience working with teams.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's license.

Nice to have

• Experience completing non-residential assessments.
• Completion of a certificate in real property assessment.
• Familiarity with municipal operations and knowledge of rural communities.

Skills Required