Appraiser

BC Assessment is currently looking for permanent Appraisers in multiple locations across BC! If you are looking to begin or grow your career within property assessment, we want to hear from you!

Up to 12 positions in any of the following locations:

Vancouver
Victoria
Nanaimo
Kelowna
Kamloops
Nelson
Cranbrook
Prince George
Terrace

Who we are

As a Provincial Crown Corporation, our enduring purpose is to support communities through independent excellence in property assessments. Our people are the key to our success - they drive our business, bring our values to life and help build communities. We value BC and also, truly value our people.

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Who you are

We are looking for someone who is organized, detail-orientated, and efficient. Ideally, you have a solid understanding of property assessment and appraisal, along with the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external clients. You should have strong digital literacy, feel comfortable with database usage, and have a deep regard for data integrity and analysis. We are seeking someone with the ability to read maps, interpret legislation, and use math and statistics to support analysis. Our preferred candidate is someone who is enthusiastic about expanding their knowledge of property valuation and is willing to take the required courses to become an accredited Appraiser.

What you’ll get to do

Roll Preparation:

• Apply mass appraisal techniques, follow by-laws and rules associated with value, identify building materials and record into database, apply exception criteria, and prepare assessment roles.

• Input inventory, inspections, dimensions, satellite imagery and property owner information collected into database.

• Inspect properties to determine value on an exception basis.

Audit and Quality Assurance:

• Conduct routine audits, review data, queries, sort and compile data for analysis.

Role Defense:

• Identify issues of the appeal, check appealed assessments for accuracy, prepare appraisal reports and analysis, manage appeal processes and procedures.

• Represent BCA acting as an expert witness at appeals, present factual evidence, advise supervisors of advanced appeals, communicate and provide information to property owners.

Customer Service and Other Duties:

• Represent BCA’s interests when interacting with clients, such as property owners while inspecting properties, and with local government staff when gathering information.

• Exchange information and answers questions, follow up on routine customer inquiries, participate in project work, assist with orientation and explanations to new staff.

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What you bring to the team

Education

• An undergraduate degree in Commerce or Business Administration. Other undergraduate degrees may also be considered with a preference for Economics, Urban Geography, Urban Planning, or Engineering.
  

• Completion of UBC course BUS 330 – ‘Foundations of Real Estate Appraisal’ leading toward certification as an accredited appraiser with either the RIBC or the AIC; or a commitment to complete this course within 12 months of appointment.

• Possess a valid BC Driver’s License (Class 5 or 7).

Experience

• None required.

Why you’ll love it here

We are proud to be recognized as one of ! We offer competitive for our employees:

• Work-life balance – 35-hour work weeks, hybrid work options and flexible work schedules.

• Public Service Pension Plan – one of the best in Canada, allowing you to plan for your future.

• Health and Wellness - generous extended health and dental benefits through Pacific Blue Cross and an Employee Assistance Program to help support our employees overall well-being.

• Career development – we want you to grow and learn with us! We provide ongoing learning, leadership development and career development scholarship program.

At BC Assessment, we believe that a strong and healthy culture creates an environment for our people to thrive, and that it delivers value and performance to the people of British Columbia. Our include:​ ​​

• ​We are here for each other

• We own our experience

• We are one team

• We are dedicated learners​

Our commitment to you

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to everyone and not limited to those with any abilities or disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you require assistance or an accommodation, please .

We acknowledge that many people have fluctuating access needs and that submitting job applications can be difficult. If there is anything in this job posting that is confusing or unclear, please let us know. We are happy to provide alternate forms to submit your application or respond to other access needs.

One of BC Assessment's core values is that we are here for each other. We build relationships based on genuine support and care. We respect each other as individuals with different identities, experiences and views. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and supporting the success of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to) Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, or expressions, members of underrepresented groups and other intersectional identities.

What else you should know

• Please complete the full application for this position, including your education, certifications and experience that are relevant to and/or required per the stated qualifications. If you are an internal employee, please ensure that your employee profile contains your relevant education and experience.

• Upload your resume and cover letter; once you submit your application, you will not be able to add documents.

• If a questionnaire is present, please complete it fully. Responses may be used to shortlist candidates against the stated job requirements.

• All BC Assessment employees must live in British Columbia. If you do not currently reside in or live within commuting distance of the location(s) of the position to which you are applying, please make clear your relocation intentions as part of your cover letter.

What’s next

• Pre-employment assessments to be sent out the week of March 9th.

• Interviews are scheduled for the week of March 30th.

• An eligibility list for future vacancies may be established.

• Offers of employment are conditional upon a satisfactory Background Check, two satisfactory reference checks and proof of qualifications and/or supporting documentation (e.g. copies of certificates, diplomas, degrees, driver’s license).