Associate Tax Consultant, Property Tax

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As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:

• 2025 Great Places to Work Certified
• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins 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

Provide a comprehensive range of property tax consulting services to both new and existing clients, delivering practical, results-driven advice across complex property tax matters. With a strong focus on the oil and gas sector, the practice offers specialized consultation tailored to industry-specific challenges. The team plays a key role in expanding and strengthening DMA’s property tax consulting capabilities, helping position the firm as a leading provider of property tax advisory services throughout Western Canada.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in oil and gas assets portfolio including wells, pipelines, facilities, and related infrastructure.
• Update, monitor, and maintain internal web-based Property Tax application containing clients’ property tax data.
• Assist in property tax payments.
• Assist with annual Request for Information (RFI) responses.
• Review and analyze assessment and tax notices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with provincial legislation and municipal bylaws.
• Conduct detailed field and desktop inspections of oil and gas assets to verify asset existence, classification, depreciation, cost inputs, operational status, and asset inclusion/exclusion.
• Assist with hearings on behalf of clients when required.
• Interpret and apply provincial assessment manuals, regulations, and evolving policy changes.
• Assist with property tax forecasting.
• Gather assessment information from assessing jurisdictions.
• Network and develop relationships with Senior Tax Consultants and Tax Managers across DMA to identify opportunities and share best practices.

Non‑Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide support to Sr. Tax Consultant, Tax Managers, and Directors.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and market developments impacting oil and gas property taxation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education And Qualifications

• Working towards a College Diploma or University Degree in Real Estate, Economics, Appraisal and Assessment, or a related field.
• 1–3 years’ experience working in an Assessment/Appraisal position or other relevant experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Self‑motivated, ability to demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with DMA business development and sales personnel, clients, and Municipal assessment and tax staff.
• Some overnight travel may be required.

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services

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