Tax Collector

Located on the Trent-Severn Waterway in the heart of the Kawartha tourism region, Peterborough is a unique community known for its exceptional quality of life and beautiful setting. Peterborough has it all – a multitude of recreational opportunities, a diverse industrial, commercial and agricultural base, quality health care and excellent schools – including two outstanding post-secondary institutions. Peterborough is just one hour from the Greater Toronto area. 

Job Details

The Tax Collector is responsible for the full administration of the City’s property taxation program, ensuring accurate billing, effective collection, and strict compliance with the Municipal Act, Assessment Act, and all related legislation. This position safeguards more than $200 million in annual municipal tax revenue by overseeing tax notices, maintaining assessment data integrity, managing arrears, and administering tax sale processes. The role provides expert interpretation of complex legislation, represents the City in Assessment Review Board proceedings, and develops policies and procedures that support fiscal sustainability, strong financial governance, and consistent service standards.

The Tax Collector also acts as a subject matter expert, offering guidance, training, and operational support to Service Peterborough staff and other City departments on tax-related processes and systems. Serving as an escalation point for complex taxpayer inquiries, the position promotes transparent, citizen-focused service delivery and contributes to a respectful, inclusive workplace. The role provides operational backup to the Manager, Revenue Services and the Systems Manager, Billing Services, and leads continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and service excellence across the property tax program.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold a post‑secondary degree or college diploma in business or commerce with an emphasis on accounting, along with successful completion of the Municipal Tax Administration Program. They will bring a minimum of five years of cumulative experience in municipal taxation, finance, or revenue services, including at least three years of direct experience performing municipal tax collector responsibilities such as billing, collections, assessment administration, and legislative compliance. Preferred qualifications include completion of the AMCTO Municipal Administration Program, working knowledge of municipal property taxation software, and experience using SAP or similar ERP systems. The role requires strong legislative interpretation skills, financial accuracy, and the ability to manage complex tax files while providing clear, professional guidance to taxpayers, staff, Council, and external partners in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven environment.

Salary

$112,539 - $115,069

Application Information

Qualified applicants are invited to submit 1 file containing a résumé and cover letter (ensure your name is in the title of the document), quoting file number 26-P-02 on the file as well as in the subject line, no later than 11:59 p.m. on January 22, 2026, to recruiting@peterborough.ca.

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