Job Postings

City of Calgary is hiring a Senior Exemption Specialist!

In this position, you will work with major partners to interpret legislation in making politically sensitive decisions to administer a variety of property tax relief programs. You will be responsible for making informed decisions regarding property tax exemption and relief programs that are crucial to the reputation and financial well-being of the City of Calgary.

Primary duties include:
• Work with internal partners, wholly owned subsidiaries, non-profit organizations, special interest groups and other relevant parties to understand the perspectives of customers of property tax exemption and relief programs and to explain relevant legislation and case law guiding potentially contentious decisions.
• Write, sign and send letters for Property Tax Exemption (PTE) approvals and denials. Collaborate closely with the Law Department and Policy and Strategy team on high profile exemption applications and emerging trends and issues.
• Act as approval authority for property tax exemption and relief decisions.
• Ensure administration of all exemption & relief programs is being handled efficiently, accurately, and fairly.
• Research and implement solutions to account level and overarching program issues to enhance the customer experience and the quality of PTE and tax relief administration.
• Ensure the quality of the team's work and provide formal training, daily coaching and constructive feedback to enhance both individual and team performance
• Represent the City of Calgary as the foremost expert witness for Property Tax Exemption complaints brought before the Assessment Review Board.

For a detailed job posting, please click here. Visit our careers page under Finance/Taxation: https://www.calgary.ca/careers.html#jobs to apply. Please apply by March 26, 2025.

City of Edmonton is hiring  a Tax Accounting Manager!

The Assessment and Taxation branch is crucial to Edmonton's financial health, collecting over 55% of the annual revenue needed for city services. The Manager of Tax Accounting plays a key role, overseeing accounting and billing for approximately 430,000 property tax accounts, which contribute more than $2.5 billion in combined municipal tax revenue and provincial education taxes.

Reporting to the Director, Taxation Operations, this position leads teams that manage the preparation of tax products, handle time-sensitive accounting functions, process payments, and ensure accurate transactions. The Manager liaises with a large variety of internal and external stakeholders and plays a vital part in collecting Grant-in-Lieu revenues and supporting complex city programs. With responsibilities ranging from strategic insight into corporate programs to resolving complex problems, this position significantly impacts the City's financial stability and revenue management.

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Please apply here by Mar 21, 2025 11:59pm MST

Town of Three Hills is hiring a Finance Officer!

We are looking for a skilled, organized, and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our team! This full-time, permanent, in-office position (37.5 hours/week) plays a key role in managing payroll functions and supporting daily operations, including reviewing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash receipting.

As the Finance Officer, you'll report to the Director of Finance and help ensure we stay compliant with relevant laws, policies, and procedures. You will be responsible for managing payroll, administering employee benefits and pension programs, and providing overall support to the finance department. This role requires a sharp eye for detail, the ability to handle multiple tasks, and a high level of discretion.

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To apply for the position of Finance Officer, please send your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you believe you would be a great fit for our team to ea@threehills.ca referencing “Finance Officer” in the subject line. This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Interviews will occur as qualified applicants apply, so apply now!