Job Description

Job ID :

3041

Openings :

1

Jurisdiction:

Out of Scope

Division:

Financial Strategy & Sustainability

Department:

Assessment & Property Revenue Services

Branch:

Property Assessment Services

Location Name :

Regina, Saskatchewan, CA

Type of Posting:

Internal & External

Employment Type :

Permanent

Annual Salary:

$102,981.00 - $137,305.00

Date Posted :

August 20, 2025.

Closing Date:

Open until filled



Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Metis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.



Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, people of disabilities, and members of equity-deserving communities, to apply.



The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

Position Summary



Responsible for the management of an assessment unit within the Department of Assessment & Property Revenue Services including operational and program planning, stakeholder relationship management, financial management and people leadership.

Mandate includes coordinating all aspects for the program delivery of all classes of property assessments and ensuring all property assessments conform to the provisions of the required legislation. This includes market research to support the property assessment mass appraisal function and the coordination of property assessment appeals at the applicable appeal levels.

As a member of the Department's management team, leads and/or participates in Department or City-wide projects and special initiatives. Key Duties and Responsibilities



1.1 Operational Planning

Contributes to long-term Department and City planning. Leads the Assessment Unit's annual operational plan, establishing objectives, service levels, and performance targets. Oversees policies, systems, and procedures within the unit's mandate.

1.2 Financial Management

Develops and manages the unit budget with accurate forecasting, monitoring, and analysis. Prepares estimates for annualized, supplementary, and cancellation revenues, and projects future revenues. Ensures compliance with City financial practices and creates unit-specific processes when needed. Approves procurement and business cases.

1.3 Stakeholder Relationship Management

Provides subject matter expertise and advice to senior City leaders. Engages with developers, real estate and tax agents, appraisers, financial institutions, lawyers, contractors, architects, officials, and the public to plan services and resolve issues.

1.4 Human Resource Leadership

Develops an annual workforce plan to address capacity and competency needs. Provides leadership, mentoring, and coaching to supervisors, coordinators, and staff. Leads staff meetings and performance planning, ensuring goals, reviews, and assessments are completed. Monitors workplace culture and productivity, intervening when needed. Leads employee/labour relations, including grievances and arbitration, and ensures compliance with collective agreements.

1.5 Risk Management

Maintains unit policies, procedures, and practices. Monitors performance targets, identifies risks, and recommends improvements. Leads safety initiatives, including meetings, inspections, and fostering a safety-focused culture. Ensures compliance with municipal and provincial assessment and tax legislation.

1.6 Operational Accountabilities

Ensures assessments comply with legislation. Prepares valuation reports, maintains appraisal data, and applies valuation manuals. Leads the appeal process, presenting evidence and testimony using data, appraisal theory, and legislation. Assists with complex property appraisals and develops/evaluates valuation models. Provides assessment data and interpretation of methodologies to municipal and government officials. Prepares reports for the City Assessor. Conducts research, manages databases, and applies valuation procedures, including building by-law data. Supports implementation and improvement of assessment and sales analysis systems. Presents evidence before the Board of Revision and the Saskatchewan Municipal Board's Assessment Appeals Committee. Key Qualifications

Typically, the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are obtained through the completion of a university degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Eight (8) to ten (10) years in Municipal Assessment, including three (3) to (5) years in a senior supervisory or administrative level. Licensed or is eligible for licensing, in the Saskatchewan Assessment Appraisers Association and/or holding the CAE designation from the International Association of Assessing Officers and/or holding the AACI designation from the Appraisal Institute of Canada. Experience in both residential and commercial assessment is a requirement.

Additional Requirements:

Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy. Proof of education is required. Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.



At City of Regina, we offer competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, and growth through educational support and in-house courses. If you're passionate about public service and making a difference, apply now!

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