Manager, Taxation and Assessment – Job Details

Job Opening Number: 107040 Job Requisition Number: 143 Number of Positions: 1 Job Type: Management and Administration Job Code: 000033 Department: CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES Division: Finance Hiring Salary Range: $128,709 – $144,798 per annum Maximum of Salary Range: $160,886 per annum Job Grade: 008 Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Regular (R), vacancy Hours of Work: 35 Hour work week Location: City Hall Posting Date: 02/09/2026 Closing Date: 02/23/2026

Notice to Internal Applicants:

To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address.

External and internal applicants are now being considered.

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Revenue, this position is responsible to provide strategic direction and leadership to a team of union and non-union professionals in the management of Tax Services and Tax Policy & Assessment Review. This position will be responsible for building the Taxation and Assessment team into a strategic operation that provides outcome-based, effective and efficient customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. This position will provide decision-making that impacts significant programs, processes, policies and practices to meet all operational goals and objectives related to funding capital and operating expenses for all Departments across the City. As a key member of the leadership team, this role will participate in strategic planning at both the divisional level and broader City. This position is responsible for building strong relationships with leaders across the City and to become a trusted advisor. Promote an environment of trust, respect, diversity and inclusiveness throughout the organization.

Accountable for the functional oversight and compliance within the following business streams:

Tax Services Tax Policy and Assessment Review Municipal Act, Assessment Act, Municipal Tax Assistance Act, Education Act, Payment in Lieu of Taxes Act, Residential Tenancies Act, Planning Act, MPAC Act, Assessment Review Board Act; and others that may come up occasionally

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide Functional Team Leadership

Oversee operational excellence and integrity by establishing goals and objectives to promote optimum effectiveness and ensure implementation of appropriate policies and practices that meet the Service Plan goals and objectives

Lead and be accountable for the Taxation and Assessment team in its day-to-day activities

Lead, motivate and retain a team of high performing employees that is capable of delivering results

Coach, mentor and initiate training of staff to guide their professional development and succession planning

Lead the implementation of opportunities to increase the productivity of the Taxation and Assessment team, reduce risk to the City and increase quality of service to internal and external stakeholder departments

Lead strategic change to meet organizational goals, particularly in aspects related to decision making and generating consensus

Direct and manage the general and supplemental tax billing process, payment processing function and any related matters regarding property taxes

Responsible for all Aspects of the Tax Billing Cycle

Develop and Implement Policy

Manage all operational and administrative aspects of the various tax billing, assessment review and tax policy processes including supervision, hiring, guidance and direction of staff

Ensure accuracy of all tax data and applicable rates and any related requirements in preparation of a tax billing

Liaise with Key Stakeholders and Provide Expert Testimony

Participates in City appeals at Court and at Assessment Review Board tribunals

Oversees the review of assessment data provided by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, including negotiation in appeal matters before tribunals and courts

Co-ordinates with tax system administrator in support of required updates for system maintenance and billings and verifies prior to implementation

Maintain knowledge of all applicable laws, regulatory, judicial mandates, ordinances, legislative various acts, codes and by‑laws set out by Federal, Provincial or Municipal levels of government

Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the City including Council and become a trusted advisor

Provide Senior Management with recommendations on managing critical issues and risks

Participate in strategic planning at both the divisional level as well as the provision of expertise to the broader City-wide strategy

Provide assistance/backup to Supervisors of Tax Services and Tax Policy and Assessment Review as required

Customer Service

Ensure that the Taxation and Assessment team is providing a high quality of service to internal and external stakeholders

Provide qualified professional advice to staff, departmental clients and other stakeholders

Liaise and interact with government agencies, public and private sector organizations, departments and Council to resolve issues and build trust

Partner with other leaders within the division to ensure alignment and coordination of broader Finance services for the organization

Relationship Management

Build effective working relationships at all levels ensuring the highest possible level of client satisfaction and being established as a trusted advisor

Build and foster strong working relationships and collaborative arrangements with internal and external customers, stakeholders, business and community leaders, sponsors, public and the media

Community Strategy

Ability to interact with internal and external key stakeholders, community groups, government agencies, public and private sector organizations

Attend Council, Committee and Management Team meetings to represent the section, provide expert advice and recommendations to influence decision‑making that have positive outcomes

Review and approve business proposals, reports prepared by staff for presentations to senior management, Council, stakeholders and recommend changes as required to influence effective decision‑making.

Provide professional consultation, including reports to Council and Committees

Budget Management and Accounting

Direct and control the section’s budget, ensuring approvals and spending are consistent with operating objectives to ensure budget compliance

Prepares and monitors budget for all tax related non‑departmental accounts

Ensure that all financial and procedural requirements are carried out in accordance with corporate financial policies

Reconcile accounts and prepare requisitions for the distribution of the tax levy to appropriate tax levying bodies

Analyses doubtful tax materials and determines annual exposure

Prepares various tax/assessment related schedules of annual Financial Information Return

Verify monthly reconciliation of Tax system (sub ledger) to General Ledger

Verify monthly reconciliation of all tax related A/R, A/P, revenue and expense accounts

Teamwork and Cooperation

Ability to foster engagement, debate and discuss building of consensus to achieve Strategic Plan goals and objectives.

Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment to achieve Strategic Plan goals and objectives while respecting diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives

Promote teamwork and integration across the divisions

Demonstrate corporate values at all times

SELECTION CRITERIA Education

University degree in Business Administration or other relevant discipline.

Completion of the Certified Municipal Tax Professional (CMTP) designation, Member of the Institute of Municipal Assessors (MIMA) designation and/or Municipal Tax Administration Program (MTAP) certificate is required.

Completion of a CPA designation (CA, CMA, CGA), CFA designation or a Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline is an asset

Experience

5-7 years progressive financial/accounting experience preferably in both a public and unionized environment is an asset

5-7 years leadership experience; ability to lead, influence, direct and motivate staff

Management experience in a large highly diversified public or private sector

Other Skills and Assets

Excellent communication skills in English

Demonstrated report writing skills and experience

Possess strong verbal and written communication and inter-personal skills to deal effectively with various client groups including Council, Industry and Businesses

Additional Information Interview:

Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the apply now button by (02/23/2026) and complete the attached questionnaire.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pa...