appraisal technician

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Urban area
• Private company, corporation or industry

Tasks

• Appraise value of property and buildings
• Assess value of land, buildings, structures and property improvements for taxation, grants and regional planning prior to purchase or sale
• Review and analyze data such as past sales, title searches, engineering and alignment maps and soil maps
• Prepare appraisal reports for lending agencies and insurance companies
• Prepare reports for estate planning, matrimonial litigation, insurance and business losses
• Review and analyze data such as subdivision, water and sewer plans
• Prepare appraisal reports for government departments
• Review and analyze data such as location cost data and easements
• Prepare appraisal reports for courts, attorneys, and creditors
• Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
• Participate in staff meetings

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Assessor and appraiser specialization

• Residential buildings and property
• Commercial and industrial buildings and property

Valuator specialization

• Estate planning
• Matrimonial litigation
• Incorporation, income tax, expropriation and family law

Area of specialization

• Residential real estate
• Real estate data analysis
• Industrial real estate
• Commercial real estate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Parking available