The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada’s top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada’s Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve.
Applications are now being received for the above full-time position in the Finance Department within the Corporate Services Commission. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online by April 24, 2026.
Join us and make a lasting difference!
JOB SUMMARY
The Manager, Revenue Policy provides strategic leadership for the municipal property tax assessment base and corporate driven revenues, delivering legislatively compliant, data driven analysis and forecasting to support annual budgeting, multiyear planning, and long-term revenue sustainability. The role also oversees financial analysis of other municipal revenue streams and leads the development, review, and administration of relief and incentive programs to ensure legislative compliance, financial effectiveness, and alignment with Council priorities.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide expert leadership and advice on municipal property taxation, assessment, and revenue policy, ensuring compliance with applicable provincial legislation, regulations, and directives.
- Lead and oversee assessment growth analysis, including forecasting impacts related to development activity, valuation changes, reassessments, market trends, and economic conditions.
- Manage and interpret supplementary and omitted assessments, assessing timing, valuation, and revenue realization impacts to support accurate budgeting and forecasting.
- Evaluate the assessment and revenue implications of land use planning and development approvals (zoning, site plan, subdivision, phased development) to support growth management and long-term revenue sustainability.
- Provide strategic oversight and financial analysis of other municipal and corporate revenue streams, including stormwater fees and related cost recovery or rate supported programs.
- Develop, review, and administer tax, assessment, rebate, relief, grant, and incentive policies and programs, assessing legislative compliance, financial effectiveness, and alignment with Council priorities.
- Prepare and present clear, concise, and evidence-based reports and recommendations to Council, Committees, and senior management on revenue strategy, tax policy, assessment trends, and financial risk.
- Represents the City before various working groups and stakeholder consultations. Responds to enquires from the public, staff and other levels of government and ministries.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to assigned staff, promoting strong governance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Support, lead and develop special projects as required.
REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- University Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in municipal tax experience.
- Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in a supervisory role.
- AMTC/AMCT Certificate and/or equivalent experience required.
- Demonstrated expertise in municipal or public‑sector financial analysis, revenue forecasting, and modeling to support budget planning, long‑range financial strategies, and informed decision‑making.
- Knowledge of provincial and municipal legislation governing assessment and taxation, with a strong ability to interpret, apply, and clearly communicate complex statutory requirements.
- Strong understanding of land use planning processes and their impacts on assessment timing, valuation accuracy, tax base growth, and revenue realization.
- Highly developed communication skills to deliver clear, evidence‑based financial and policy advice to senior leadership and elected officials, supported by strong analytical judgment, stakeholder engagement, and consensus‑building capabilities.
- Experience providing leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to professional staff within a municipal environment, fostering innovation and exceptional service delivery.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook.
CORE BEHAVIOURS
- Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
- Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
- Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
- Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
- Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
- Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.
The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier-free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.
AI Disclosure
At the City of Markham, we value transparency and fairness in recruitment. While our system (ADP Workforce Now) includes AI-powered features, we do not use AI to screen, assess, or select applicants. All evaluations are conducted by people.
