Assessor Summer Student

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Up to 5 temporary full-time positions (4 months) from May to August 2026. This role is specifically for students currently enrolled in real estate law business administration commerce accounting finance or statistics.

Interested in joining a diverse and enthusiastic team in a fast-paced environment

Want to grow and develop your professional and communication skills

Then join the Assessment team this summer.

Be a part of a strong team of assessment and tax professionals who help shape the growth of every square inch of this great city and provide essential funding for Edmontons municipal services. The Assessment and Taxation student role is an exciting and dynamic position that will allow you to experience the day-to-day operations of the department which funds approximately 60% of the Citys operating budget. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable insight into assessment and taxation which is unfamiliar to many. This experience can be an important first step toward exploring career paths in the assessment industry.

As a part of the team you will:

• Gain basic knowledge across multiple property types in the preparation communication and defense of property assessments
• Educate citizens on assessment and property tax processes as well as the fees and penalties applied through legislation including the MGA and applicable City Bylaws
• Perform analysis and data entry related to tenant rolls and financial information provided by property owners
• Verify property ownership and assist owners with tax balance inquiries generating enrolment forms for the property tax monthly payment plan applications printing tax statements school support declaration forms and other account-specific taxation inquiries
• Maintain data through tasks such as carrying out physical and virtual inspections to verify and update property data sales data verification building permit review and supplementary assessments
• Carry out market research and other data analysis to identify describe and explain real estate market trends
• Review and respond to monthly payment plan inquiries process property tax /requests from property owners through various channels: electronic tickets (via 311) email phone and mail
• Communicate with property owners stakeholders and team members as needed.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned

• Current enrolment in a post-secondary institution. Real estate business administration commerce accounting finance statistics or related post-secondary diploma or degree program is preferred
• Experience using Google Workspace applications or equivalent applications

Assets:

• Previous experience with data entry
• Experience analyzing financial statements

Skills Required for Success

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Proven attention to detail when handling tasks
• Willingness to work independently and with a team
• A commitment to service excellence
• A commitment to positive engagement and collaboration with team and business partners
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• As part of your application we ask that you attach an unofficial transcript or an enrollment verification letter (indicating you are enrolled in a related post-secondary program). Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City.
• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton

Additional Details:

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week Monday - Friday.

Salary: $21.586 - $27.472 (Hourly)

Recruitment Consultant: RD/JR

The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process please contact .

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation