RARB Board Member Information

The Central Alberta Regional Assessment Review Board is an impartial, independent board responsible for issuing evidence-based decisions on complaints relative to property assessments.

We are accepting applications for new Board Members to serve a three-year term beginning in January 2026.

Who we’re looking for:

  • Individuals with an interest in property assessment, real estate, governance, or decision-making processes.
  • No formal training is required to apply. Mandatory training is provided by the Province of Alberta before the start of the term.
  • Flexible daytime availability is essential to attend hearings and training, often scheduled Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Why join?

  • Paid remuneration for hearings and training.
  • Make a meaningful contribution by ensuring fairness and transparency in property assessments.
  • Gain experience in a quasi-judicial role that builds your professional skillset.

Applications are due September 19, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Board Member Information

How to Apply

The Central Alberta Regional Assessment Review Board is now accepting applications for the 2026 hearing season. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025. 

Apply if you have:

  • experience serving on administrative boards or quasi-judicial boards
  • professional or legal writing abilities and computer skills
  • a flexible schedule, with availability during the day to attend training and hearings (about three days a month)
  • the ability to organize and absorb large amounts of information then analyze and weigh evidence

How to Apply:

About the Board

The Central Alberta Regional Assessment Review Board (Board) is an independent regional board that supports more than 30 partner municipalities by:

  • Providing optional training to staff from partner municipalities
  • Providing a panel of trained Board members
  • Receiving assessment complaints
  • Issuing relevant notices and documents to all Parties
  • Scheduling hearings
  • Coordinating hearing proceedings
  • Issuing hearing decisions
  • Preparing a Record of Hearing

Partner municipalities are listed in this Regional Assessment Review Board Partner Municipalities Map (pdf)

Board Member Requirements

Those interested in applying do not need formal training to apply but will have an interest in property assessment.

At the start of the term, and every 3 years after, Board Members are required to complete mandatory training provided by the province of Alberta before they are permitted to sit on a hearing.

Specific Demands of the Job

  • Available to complete mandatory training (3 days)
  • Available to attend hearings (both in person and online) during typical office hours from April until December (average 3 days/month)
  • Ability to analyze information provided
  • Ability to write professionally

Competencies

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a wide range of demographics
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, professionalism and uphold the rules of natural justice
  • Ability to manage sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
  • Experience on quasi-judicial boards or administrative tribunals is not required but is considered an asset

Hearings may take place remotely (online) or in any one of the Partner Municipalities with a membership in the Central Alberta RARB.

Hearings typically occur Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and are scheduled in half or full day increments. However, hearings may also occur over several consecutive days. Last minute withdrawals are common, and the number of hearings or days of hearings assigned to a board member cannot be guaranteed.

Board Member Recruitment

The Central Alberta Regional Assessment Review Board (RARB) recruitment campaign runs each fall for terms beginning in December or January (depending on committee availability).

At the start of the term, and every three years after, Board Members are required to complete mandatory training provided by the province of Alberta before they are permitted to sit on a hearing. Training is three days in length and is held online. To access the application form, click here.

Board Member Appointments

Term: 3 years in length

Appointments made annually in December or January (dependent on committee availability)

Members of the Central Alberta Regional Assessment Review Board. 

  • Cherie Neitz (term expires December 31, 2025)
  • Jurgen Grau (term expires December 31, 2025)
  • Katherine Shannon (term expires December 31, 2026)
  • Robert Irwin (term expires December 31, 2026)
  • Shelby Dushanek (term expires December 31, 2026)
  • Tanya Handley (term expires December 31, 2026)
  • Allan Tarnoczi (term expires December 31, 2027)
  • Dennis Dey (term expires December 31, 2027)
  • Don Wielinga (term expires December 31. 2027)
  • Alana Gibson (term expires December 31, 2027)
  • Mathew James (term expires December 31, 2027)