Senior Tax Consultant, Property Tax

Job Description

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Benefits:

• 2025 Great Places to Work Certified


• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment. ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation.


• Generous time off plans.


• Leadership team invested in the development, success, and happiness of our employees.


• "Live and work like a DMA Employee-Owner": We focus on work/life balance, mental health, and the overall wellness of our employees.

Position Summary

The Senior Tax Consultant provides a variety of property tax consulting services; assisting and supporting team members in conducting Real Estate assessment reviews of all commercial asset types across Western Canada for both new and existing DMA clients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide support for team members in the assessment review process, including representing clients during appeals and hearings within western Canadian jurisdictions.


• Compute estimation of property values, considering such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.


• Prepare reports and analyses supporting DMA’s assessment and valuation position; review and submit periodic status reports to clients; prepare Reports of Findings and other general correspondence for clients.


• Use DMA templates or valuation models for property valuation, fixed asset reconciliation or classification, determine client’s prior methodologies, identify exemptions and abatements, identifying and reporting potential tax savings opportunities.


• Attend on‑site inspection of client property (plants and operations).


• Assist business development professionals in identifying, scoping, and developing customized solutions for new and prospective clients.


• Research, collect and populate DMA’s review management system with new cases, client assessment details, property or fixed asset data and jurisdictional tax information.


• Assist in production and invoicing process.


• Track and monitor all relevant jurisdictional deadlines associated with return filings, audits, informal and formal appeals & protests, mailing & payment dates for tax bills.


• Research and follow industry or market activity/trends in assigned geographic area.


• Research and follow local assessment and tax issues, legislation, court cases, etc.


• Conduct much of the above in collaboration with or supervised by Consultants, Tax Managers and Directors; while also managing less material matters independently.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field.


• 3-5 years of professional experience; property tax, valuation, or accounting preferred.


• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated problem-solving.


• Organizational, research and interpersonal skills required.


• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and deadlines.


• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with DMA business development and sales personnel, clients, and municipal assessment and tax staff.


• Ability to work within the Calgary, AB office on a hybrid arrangement.


• Valid driver’s license.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Accounting / Auditing and Finance


• Business Consulting and Services

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category covered by federal, provincial, or local law. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all employment policies, procedures, and practices, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, work assignments, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable provisional regulations, DMA will provide accommodation, accessible formats, and communication support for the interview upon request. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at HRDepartment@dmainc.com or 800-309-2110 and choosing selection 6.