Located within the traditional land of the Anishnaabek, Haudenosaunee and Wendat-Wyandot-Wyandotte peoples, the Town of The Blue Mountains is a four-season community with stunning natural features, including the Niagara Escarpment, Beaver Valley and the Georgian Bay shoreline. Internationally recognized as a four-season tourism destination, The Blue Mountains offers a high-quality lifestyle that caters to families looking to build a solid foundation, adventurers looking to go off the beaten path and relaxation seekers taking in and experiencing the very best the area has to offer.

The Town is looking for people with a shared commitment to building a sustainable community, as well as shared values of Accountability & Transparency, Leadership, Stewardship, Respect and Collaboration.

Come gain a unique experience in the 2nd fastest growing municipality in Canada

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Corporate and Financial Services, the Manager of Revenue is responsible for the administration of the Town's property taxation, assessment, and revenue collection functions. The position oversees property tax billing and collection, the reconciliation and analysis of tax-related accounts, and the administration of assessment-related matters. The Manager of Revenue monitors the assessment roll, manages assessment change events, evaluates the impact of legislative and regulatory changes, and provides strategic advice on property taxation matters.

This position calculates tax rates across multiple tax classes and prepares annual Tax Levy By-laws and reports related to taxation, assessment, Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), and receivables for Council consideration and approval.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Staff Management





- Provide leadership to divisional staff, including delegation of work assignments, performance management, training, and development. Assess staffing needs and recommend changes to complement and/or make organizational design changes. Participate and make recommendations in the recruitment, selection, and hiring process of staff.
- Maintain a work setting that promotes staff participation, teamwork, and positive employee relations. Ensure a high standard of work quality and organizational excellence.
- Manage the organization, coordination, and monitoring associated with the work of staff.
- Provide regular and constructive feedback to staff on performance; recognize achievements and provide individualized support.

Property Tax & Utility Billing, Collection and Revenue Administration

- Responsible for levying realty taxes and additions to the roll for revenue purposes. Review and balance assessments on the tax collector’s roll with that of the returned roll to ensure that an accurate levy is produced. Levy property taxes and collect other charges added to the tax roll in accordance with the Assessment Act, pertinent parts of the Municipal Act, Town collection policies, and other government standards and regulations.
- Responsible for adding local improvement charges to the tax accounts and billing with interim and final tax bills.



Monitoring for ownership updates and providing local improvement payout amounts when a transfer occurs.
- Balance tax accounts monthly and provide analysis for the yearly audit and Financial Information Return as it pertains to property taxation.
- Monitor tax accounts for collections. Prepare and send Tax Arrears Notices to applicable taxpayers whose accounts are in arrears. Follow up with property owners approaching tax sale timelines. Provide identified properties to a third party for legal registration on the title of Tax Sale proceedings in consultation with the Director of Corporate and Financial Services.
- Oversee and approve all utility billing, collection and maintenance of accounts.
- Ensure that best practices are being utilized to maximize property tax collection, improve efficiencies and foster good public relations. Make recommendations to the Director regarding changes and updates to the Tax Collection Policy.

Assessment Administration and Analysis

- Responsible for reviewing and monitoring the assessment roll and process corresponding change event tax adjustments based on: supplementary and omitted changes in assessment values and classes; taxation write-offs; assessment corrections as authorized by MPAC, ARB or through other official direction; rebates for low-income senior or disabled property owners.
- Review documentation and liaise with the Town Planning and Development Services Department and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) to ensure assessment relating to severances, registered plans, building permits and other developments is added to the roll promptly. Review MPAC Municipal Sales Listings for comparison of sale price

📌 Manager of Revenue (Thornbury)
🏢 The Blue Mountains
📍 Thornbury