STATUS: Non-Permanent Term (approximately 9 months until December 31, 2026)

HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week

PAY RATE: $36.61 per hour

We’re seeking a Taxation Clerk to join our team in a term capacity. Reporting to the Property Tax Manager, you’ll serve as the first point of contact for customers, providing essential information and support, especially during high-demand tax seasons.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver exceptional customer service by applying detailed knowledge of policies, legislation, and bylaws.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including the Municipal Government Act.
• Provide clear, accurate guidance and solutions to ratepayers.
• Respond promptly to taxation inquiries through various channels.
• Prepare and manage information packages for internal and external stakeholders.
• Process adjustments, maintain tax accounts, and oversee tax sale registration files with meticulous attention to detail.
• Efficiently handle Land Title Transfers, including downloading, importing, analyzing, and processing title transfers and mobile home updates.
• Administer Tax Installment Pre-authorized Payment plans (TIPP) with accuracy.
• Process penalty adjustments, tax transfers, and batches with accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage Principal, Interest, and Tax (PIT) updates and revisions.
• Assist with the Tax Notification, Tax Sale, and Personal Property Registration processes, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Generate necessary reports and summaries.
• Support the department with additional tasks and responsibilities as needed.

What You Bring to the Table:

This position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Post-secondary diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, and/or a National Advanced Certificate in Local Government. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum one year of professional experience in administrative or entry-level accounting.
• Minimum one year of experience providing effective and courteous customer service, at times under challenging circumstances.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and confidently to diverse audiences.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills to manage high-volume tasks accurately.
• Proficiency in interpreting and communicating complex regulations, procedures, and policies.
• Current working knowledge of property taxation procedures, policies, and operations is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with Tempest, CAMA, IntelliSearch, GIS applications, and related software is an asset.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Please Note:

Applicants selected for interviews will be required to complete a skills assessment as part of the recruitment process.

For further information on this opportunity, please contact:

Kerry Boogaart, Property Tax Manager, at (403) 320-3833 or Kerry.Boogaart@lethbridge.ca

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online by clicking on “Apply” at the top of this screen.

Applicants must apply online. We are unable to accept paper copies of resumes or applications sent via email.

Closing Date: March 11, 2026, at 4:00PM MST

All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Lethbridge (www.lethbridge.ca) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta.

The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.

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