Job Description

What makes you great for this role?
You are a proficient leader who can manage the valuations, maintenance activities and creation of Market Valuation Reports related to all complex properties to ensure compliance with valuation & assessment standards, policies, and procedures, and to ensure work is completed efficiently and accurately.

We have:

• A team of highly skilled, dedicated and collaborative staff
• Leadership that supports you
• An enterprise that embraces change
• A work environment that has flexible work locations (including hybrid), hours of work and overall employee wellness support
   

You have: 

• Completion of post-secondary education in a related field (Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Geography, Real Estate)
• Completion of a professional designation from one of the following accrediting organizations:
  - Appraisal Institute of Canada: Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI™)
  - International Association of Assessing Officers: Certified Assessment Evaluator (CAE)
  - Institute of Municipal Assessors: Member of the IMA (MIMA)
  - Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: Member of RICS (MRICS), Fellow of RICS (FRICS)
• At least 10 years progressive experience in property valuation and appraisal
• Advanced knowledge of property assessment terminology, valuation theory, appraisal procedures, Assessment Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and valuation/reporting standards such as the Canadian Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (CUSPAP) and International Valuation Standards (IVS)
• Advanced understanding of market and economic factors affecting property values, with a full understanding of the three approaches to value (cost, income, direct comparison)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and motivate teams
• Effective research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to prepare reports and deliver presentations 
   

What you will do:

• Manage the overall valuation process for assigned complex properties including selection of approach to value (direct comparison, cost and income), appraisal models and methodology and inspect complex properties
• Manage the creation of Market Valuation Reports to ensure that they reflect the steps taken to derive assessed values and ensure that the reports align with the Canadian Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice and/or International Valuation Standards
• Partner with the Research & Advisory Services unit to assist with the development of valuation standards, policies, procedures and provide support during negotiations with stakeholders, legal counsel representatives to resolve challenges to the assessed values
• Provide subject matter expertise for complex valuation issues, including challenges to property values, valuation approaches and methodology
• Review and approve adjustments to value prior to the release of a new valuation base year, ensuring alignment with market trends, previous appeal decisions, and location specific circumstances
• Manage all property assessment maintenance related activities which include municipal tax applications, building permits, sales and lease investigations and stakeholder enquiries
• Identify improvements in data collection, data quality and appraisal methodology based on analysis of complaints, requests for reconsideration and appeals
• Provide input to annual Branch operational goals, identify unit operating budget requirements, and identify and develop plans to mitigate variances