Property Assessor at City of Windsor

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Job Title: Property Assessor

Job Posting Number: 2026-0267

Posting Type: Internal and External

Posting Period: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. to Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Department: Finance

Union: C.U.P.E. Local 543

Position Status: Temporary Full-time

Job Code: 543415

Grade/Class: 0.17

Number of Positions: 1

Rate of Pay: $37.48 - $44.12 per hour

Hours of Work per Week: 35 hours per week

Shift Work Required: No

Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Manager of Property Valuation & Administration, this position will be responsible for:

• Assisting in reviewing property assessments and related records as obtained from sources building permits, property deeds, building plans, etc.;

• Maintaining and updating all assessment related property information in Corporate databases on a daily basis relative to property valuation, property classification and creation of subdivisions apportionments, etc.;
• Investigating market data such as M.L.S. listings, affidavit listings, newspapers, etc.;
• Acquiring and maintaining a record of all property sales;
• Inputting all data relative to tax appeal settlements and working in conjunction with the Assessment Management Officer regarding the creation and maintenance of the parcel fabric and tabular data in the Corporate databases pursuant to the changes outlined in the Annual History of Deleted Primary Roll Numbers for all new subdivisions, land severances, consolidations, zoning changes, Committee of Adjustment orders, street and alley closings;
• Reviewing all forms and documentation provided by property owners with respect to the cocupancy status of residential units throughout Windsor to determine if the Vacant Home Tax (VHT) should be levied;
• Conducting inspections of properties, calculating and billing the VHT, tracking files through the VHT appeal process, and communicating with property owners and the general public via email, phone and in-person;
• Assisting with the processing and completion of appeals and applications relating to the Assessment Review Board/Ontario Municipal Board decisions, Section 40 Appeals, Section 357 Tax Appeals, Minutes of Settlement, Section 39.1 Requests for Reconsideration, Section 33 Omitted Assessments, Section 34 Supplementary Assessments;
• Assisting in the area of measuring properties and structures and occasionally verify the accuracy or identify changes to be made to assessment records;
• Conducting site visits;
• Assisting in the identification and notification to property owners and tenants of Multi-Residential properties eligible for the Annual Rent Reduction Program;
• Assisting with unresolved or non-routine problems;
• Assisting in calculating the assessed value of residential, commercial, industrial and farm properties;
• Answering telephone and counter inquiries;
• Maintaining amiable relations with public and fellow staff;
• Performing Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program;
• Performing other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma plus three (3) years of post-secondary education from a Community College in Public Administration/Business Administration or related field, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalencies;
• Must have over three (3) years of experience in Property related field (i.e. Building, Planning, Property Assessments), and have the ability to read and understand legal documents and interpret surveys and plans of sub-division;
• Must have the ability to travel to off site locations in a timely and expedient manner as required. If method of travel is by vehicle, a current valid and lawful Driver's Licence is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment.
• Must have a working knowledge and experience in a computerized office environment using the Microsoft Office Suite of Products;
• Knowledge or experience working in AMANDA PROP and/or AMANDA Tax will be considered an asset;
• Experience working with the Land Registry Office will be considered an asset;
• Working knowledge of relevant sections of the Assessment Act and the tax adjustment provisions of the Municipal Act; including the Property Assessment Program, activities and procedures would be considered a definite asset.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a light level of work.

The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

Note

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.