Job Title: Administrator

Reports To: Assistant Director, Property Taxation

Department: Property Taxation

Position Summary:
Responsible for administrative duties, related to property assessment and taxation for a portfolio of projects across Canada.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review property tax bills for errors (penalties, interest) and resolve issues with municipal tax & finance departments;
• Process all payments of realty taxes accurately and on time;
• Prepare and maintain property tax department assessment and property tax databases;
• Follow up diligently with Accounts Payable to ensure that tax payment cheques are received on time for mailing to meet due dates;
• Contact municipalities to obtain additional documentation and information;
• Assist accountants with property tax bill explanations;
• Maintain assessment valuation records and document annual assessment changes and notify the Property Tax Associate;
• Provide administrative support to a team of seven Associates;
• Provide tax department and consultants with weekly calendar of due dates for tax appeals, hearings, etc.;
• Prepare tax department assessment appeal applications;
• Obtain necessary approvals for the team;
• Organize in person meetings and take minutes;
• Pick up and sort mail;
• Perform special assignments as required

Academic/Professional Requirements:

• University Degree or College Diploma.
• Public Administration Diploma (preferred)

Required Skills/Experience:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• 1-3 years previous administrative experience;
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word and Excel;
• Possess solid Internet and email skills
• Organized and attentive to detail and timelines;
• Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities;
• Capacity to work under pressure and to meet deadlines;
• Attention to internal processes;
• Self-motivated and challenge oriented;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Flexible and adaptable;
• Training will be provided

Values

The Administrator must be client focused, advocate and communicate a positive image of the company, both internally and externally. The Administrator shall take accountability for decisions made and conduct oneself in a respectful and ethical manner in representing the company’s interests. The Administrator shall demonstrate entrepreneurialism and behave like an “owner” in carrying out daily tasks and responsibilities; demonstrating creativity and resourcefulness in achieving desired results. The Administrator is expected to be a team player and work effectively with colleagues and associates in terms of input, sharing of ideas and working to achieve common goal.

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