Associate Tax Consultant, Property Tax

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 variety of property tax consulting services to both new and existing clients. Assist in building a practice that includes consultation on various property tax issues for commercial and light industrial properties. Help DMA continue to build leading property tax consulting services in Western Canada.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in commercial property portfolio reviews ranging from low-liability retail properties up to complex, industrial type properties throughout Western Canada

• Update, monitor, and maintain internal web-based Property Tax application containing clients' property tax data

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

• Assist in preparation of reports of findings to clients

• Attend hearings on behalf of clients when required

• Conduct inspections of facilities and be involved in valuation negotiations with assessment jurisdictions and revaluation firms acting on behalf of the local government

• Research trends and historical data in the commercial real estate market

• Research sales of commercial/industrial real estate using electronic resources and field research

• 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

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field desired

• 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

#LI-JS1

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 or and choosing selection 6.