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Senior Property Tax Analyst

Summary

Reporting to the Director, of Municipal Assessments, the successful candidate will be responsible for mitigating property tax expense across Canada and function as a tax auditor within the Real Estate Department.

What you’ll do:

-          Conduct comprehensive reviews of tax recharges received from Landlords to ensure calculations comply with lease terms, legislation, and case law.

-          Correspond with Landlords, and other representatives to obtain clarification and/or commence dispute and resolution of overcharges. 

-          Review Appeal Decisions from Assessment Tribunals to ensure they accurately reflect settlements

-          Prepare tax impact analysis and pursue appeal settlement refunds from Landlord's and Municipalities

-          Gather, and prepare information to respond to RFI’s from the assessing authorities within the legislated timeframes

-          Track and keep current property information changes that may impact valuations

-          Research and compile property information to assist the Director and Tax Consultants throughout the appeal and litigation process

-          Attend property inspections with assessment and municipal authorities as required

-          Assist with verifications and payments of municipal tax billings and utilize all available municipal programs and incentives to maximize tax reductions

-          Prepare and respond to Estoppels within the required timelines

-          Collaborate closely with Real Estate, Legal, Planning and Development, Finance, Design and Construction Teams

-          Assist with capital plan tax forecasts and annual tax budgets

-          Other special projects, as assigned.

Who you are

-          Collaborative team player with influencing skills that build relationships across various stakeholder groups

-          Results-driven, high-impact performer

-          Ability to communicate professionally and with clarity, both verbally and written

-          Negotiation, conflict management and problem-solving skills

-          A self-starter, detail-oriented, and possess strong organizational and mathematical skills

-          In-depth working understanding of commercial law/case law as it relates to the commercial real estate industry and municipal taxation

-          Ability to decipher Assessment Valuation Records and interpret Leases

-          Ability to work well under pressure and manage a high-volume workload

-          Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Word.  Tango Analytics system would be an asset

What you’ve done

-          Post-secondary education equivalent to a university degree and/or college-related diploma in real estate, or a related field.

-          A.I.M.A. Designation is preferred.

-          3-5 years’ experience working in the property tax and assessment industry

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If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.