Supervisor, Assessment Base Management

Job Details
Permanent Full Time (Non-Union)

Posting Status
Restricted to current Town of Oakville employees

Closing Date
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 p.m. on November 16, 2026.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly.

We offer:

• A hybrid work schedule.

• A defined benefit pension plan (OMERS).

• Comprehensive health plan complemented with life and disability insurance.

• A progressive work environment that promotes a work/life balance and strives to be a great place for great people to do great things.

Reporting to the Manager, Revenue Services & Taxation, the Supervisor, Assessment Base Management is responsible for supervising the administration, maintenance, protection and enhancement of the Town's property assessment base. The position ensures the accuracy, completeness and integrity of assessment information used to support municipal taxation revenue while leading property assessment operations, supervises assessment staff, oversees appeals and assessment growth initiatives, and represents the Town in assessment-related matters.

What can I expect to do in this role?

• Supervise and coordinate the review, analysis and monitoring of assessment information received from MPAC to ensure assessment accuracy, completeness and revenue optimization.
• Lead proactive assessment base reviews, identify omissions, inaccuracies and growth opportunities, and support strategies that protect and enhance municipal revenue.
• Supervise Assessment Base Management staff including work assignment, performance management, coaching, training and development.
• Identify assessment risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to protect and enhance municipal tax revenues.
• Oversee property assessment appeals and municipal tax applications, including appeal strategies, evidence preparation, settlement recommendations and negotiations, and Assessment Review Board tribunal representation where required.
• Monitor and forecast annual assessment growth, supplementary assessments, assessment at risk and revenue impacts for budget planning purposes.
• Provide sound interpretation of the Assessment Act, Municipal Act, 2001, Ontario Regulations and related legislation and case law.
• Coordinate and maintain relationships with MPAC, property owners, consultants, legal representatives, internal departments, and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical advice to internal departments regarding assessment impacts of development, redevelopment and municipal initiatives.

• Recommend process improvements and ensure legislative and policy compliance.

How do I qualify?

• Four-year university degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Public Administration, Economics, Political Science or a related discipline.
• Licensed Paralegal in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Completion of, or progress toward, the Municipal Revenue Administration Program (MRAP) certification is considered an asset.
  Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in property assessment administration, property valuation, or municipal revenue and taxation services.
• Experience interpreting and applying the Assessment Act, Municipal Act, Ontario Regulations, case law decisions and related legislation.
• Demonstrated experience managing assessment reviews, property tax appeals, assessment base maintenance and assessment growth analysis.
• Experience with representation before the assessment tribunal and negotiating assessment matters with MPAC, property owners, lawyers and consultants.
• Previous supervisory experience with responsibility for coaching, performance management and staff development is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of municipal taxation practices and valuation methodologies.
• Strong analytical, research, negotiation, communication, and report writing skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with assessment databases, GIS applications, property tax systems and MS Office suite.

Core Knowledge Required for Success
In addition, your experience demonstrates the following Supervisor leadership competencies:

Strategic Thinking – innovating through analysis and ideas
Engagement – mobilizing people, organizations, partners
Management excellence – delivering results through action management, people
management and financial and asset management
Accountability and Respect – serving with integrity and respect

Click Competency Profile to view the competencies for this Supervisor level.

DATED: November 9, 2026

The Town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short-listing of qualified candidates.

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.