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. Apply by September 18.

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.

Board Member Information

Apply

Applications may be submitted online, via email, mail or in-person.

Apply Online Now

2026 Board Member Application Form (pdf)

Email to regionalarb@reddeer.ca

Mail to the Attention of, Central Alberta Regional Assessment Review Board, c/o Legislative Services, Box 5008, Red Deer, AB  T4N 3T4.

In Person Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., closed statutory holidays, 1st Floor, Host Desk, City Hall, 4914 48 Ave, Red Deer Alberta.

Drop Box at anytime, located at each entrance using a sealed envelope, addressed to the Attn of the Central Alberta Regional Assessment Review Board, c/o Legislative Services.

Applications are open until September 18, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

About the Board

The Central Alberta Regional Assessment Review Board (RARB) is an independent regional board that supports more than 30 partner municipalities. Board Members of the RARB are not employees of any Partner Municipality, but will receive paid remuneration for the work they do. Partner municipalities are listed here 2026 RARB Partner Map (pdf).

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

Training

  • Attend required ARB Member Certification Training, held online with the Land and Property Rights Tribunal (3 days).
  • Available to attend professional development and required training as scheduled. 

Commitment 

  • Ability to travel, we are Regional ARB, therefore hearings may be scheduled in any one of our Partner Municipalities.
  • Available for hearing assignments generally Monday to Friday from May through December. 
  • Panel Assignments will vary from one half day to five consecutive days per week OR with no scheduled assignments. 

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.

Additional Information

  • Hearings may take place in-person or online using Zoom. 
  • Hearings typically occur during business hours of Monday to Friday.
  • Volume of hearings will vary each year. 
  • Last minute withdrawals are common.
  • Board Members are not guaranteed any number of scheduled hearings. 
Board Member Appointments

Term: 3 years 

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

Members of the Central Alberta Regional Assessment Review Board. 

  • 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)
  • Ahmed Jamaluddin (term expires December 31, 2028)
  • Joe D'Onofrio (term expires December 31, 2028)
  • Connie Huelsman (term expires December 31, 2028)
  • Stanley King (term expires December 31, 2028)