Tax Assessor

Job title: Tax Assessor

Company: Government of Alberta

Job description: Job Information
Job Title: Tax Assessor
Job Requisition ID: 66445
Ministry: Treasury Board & Finance
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Ongoing
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: February 4, 2025
Classification: Program Services 1
Salary: ​$2,165.27 – $ 2,814.70/bi-weekly ($56,513 – $73,463/yearly)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:Treasury Board and Finance, Edmonton – Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA)
TRA is responsible for the collection of revenue and the administration of Alberta’s tax, revenue, and related benefit programs. The focus of our organization is to ensure a fair, efficient, and effective provincial tax and revenue system. Our organization offers a balance between work and your home life and provides options for flexible work arrangements.The Revenue Operations Commodity Branch provides a unique opportunity to explore a diverse range of programs at TRA, offering hands-on experience for up to seven Commodity programs. This team is responsible for processing related to program administration which require strong analytical thinking. Join a dynamic and ever-evolving environment where you’ll be consistently challenged to solve unique issues and practical scenarios across the various programs.For further information about Treasury Board and Finance, see our website atRole Responsibilities“Looking to jump-start your career in tax administration? Do you thrive on excellence and have a passion for learning? If you’re ready to grow both personally and professionally (and embrace exciting new challenges along the way), we’d love to have you on our team!”The Tax Assessor is responsible for processing returns, claims, registrations, and financial accounting transactions for commodity tax and other revenue programs in accordance with legislation, policies, and procedures. This results in the fair and equitable treatment of all clients within each program. In this role, you will operate within Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure fair and equitable treatment of taxpayers.We are seeking individuals who are client-focused, have a positive attitude, and excel in teamwork. Candidates should be eager to collaborate, contribute to enhancing the team’s productivity, and bring fresh ideas to drive innovation and improvement.Reporting to the Senior Manager, Commodity, you will work on diverse programs within various Acts and Regulations including but not limited to:

• Alberta Corporate Tax Act – Insurance Premiums Tax Returns from insurance corporations
• Alberta Fuel Tax Act – returns or claims from Fuel Direct Remitters, Independent Fuel Sellers, Propane (LPG) Dealers; International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA); Alberta Indian Tax Exemption

(AITE) program

• Alberta Tobacco Tax Act – Tobacco Tax Returns from tax collectors and refunds from collectors and retailers; AITE program
• Tourism Levy Act – Tourism Levy Returns from temporary accommodation providers
• Crown’s Right of Recovery Act – Health Cost Recovery program administered for the Alberta Health Department
• Emergency 911 Levy Act – 911 Levy returns from wireless telecommunication providers
• Freehold Mineral Tax Act – Freehold Mineral Tax on petroleum and natural gas mineral rights in Alberta

Assets

• Knowledge of provincial and federal legislation and policies
• Basic knowledge of generally accepted and government accounting requirements.
• Knowledge of tax, interest, and penalty calculations
• Ability to interpret/apply legislation.
• Detail oriented and high-quality standard of work produced.
• Basic knowledge of audit principles
• Work in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.
• Stakeholder engagement
• Ability to plan and prioritize.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite of applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel) is also required.

Success in this role requires well-developed organization, communication, and strong analysis skills that will enable you to educate clients on the different programs and their requirements; investigate, review, and analyze taxpayer/ collector situations and supporting documentation to resolve risk conditions present in assessing commodity tax returns.
A positive attitude, adaptability, and commitment to working with others are essential in this role.Please click on this to view the job description for this position.APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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:
.The following competencies are essential for the position:Drive for Results: You set goals and prioritize your work to accomplish them. You follow through on duties and tasks and report on progress.Creative Problem Solving: You contribute ideas for how work can be done differently to solve common problems.Building Collaborative Environments: You demonstrate that you genuinely value and respect different viewpoints and expertise and are willing to learn from others.Systems Thinking: You understand how your work contributes to the achievement of department goals.Agility: You anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.Develop Networks: You proactively build networks, connect, and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders.Development of Self & Others: You are committed to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself.QualificationsMinimum Recruitment Standard:
Two-year diploma in Business, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field, no experience required.Equivalency will be considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Only applications with a cover letter will be considered. Your cover letter must clearly indicate how your education and/or experience align with the scope of this position and how this position aligns with your career and personal growth/ development.Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to .NotesThis is a permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.This position will be located in the Terrace Building 9515-107 Street NW, Edmonton.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.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.In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Please also indicate whether your work experience was part-time or full-time.For example:
January 15, 2006 – June 25, 2009: Executive Director of Job Title (Full time)Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• 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 , 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 (IQAS)( ) 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 Rowe at .

Expected salary: $56513 – 73463 per year

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Thu, 30 Jan 2025 04:18:34 GMT

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