Senior Assessment Appraiser

Job ID: 2393

Openings: Up to 3

Jurisdiction: Civic Middle Management

Division: Financial Strategy & Sustainability

Department: Assessment & Property Revenue Services

Branch: Property Assessment Services

Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA

Type of Posting: Internal & External

Employment Type: 1 Permanent, and up to 2 term/secondment opportunities for up to 2 years

Hourly Salary: $43.24 - $53.99

Annual Salary: $82,442.00 - $102,938.00

Date Posted: September 10, 2024

Closing Date: October 1, 2024

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of color, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, persons of disabilities, and members of equity-seeking communities, to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

Position Overview:

The City of Regina is seeking up to 3 dynamic individuals to join our team as Senior Assessment Appraisers with our Assessment & Property Revenue Services department.

Reporting to the Manager of Research and Appeals, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in valuing real property for assessment purposes, ensuring alignment with provincial legislation, regulations, and Assessment division policy. With responsibilities ranging from performing complex appraisal duties to leadership and training to junior staff, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of assessment services.

If you are a skilled professional with a passion for accuracy and excellence in property valuation, we invite you to apply for this exciting role.

Key Duties:

• Performs assessment appraisal duties of a complex and technical nature in the inspection analysis valuation and supports of multiple property types and values including the review of appraisal reports or engineering reports.
• Creates promotes and administers research methodologies processes and initiatives Leads or assists with the collection validation classification analysis and application of research and trend analysis for various assessment appraisal techniques.
• Develops and evaluates the quality of valuation models using appropriate statistical analysis for all residential and commercial industrial properties including consultation with stakeholders to ensure acceptable results are obtained in the predictive valuation models.
• Develops and maintains computer assisted mass appraisal systems database standards and research criteria.
• Prepares statistical market evidence for use in appeal cases Acts as an advocate and expert witness to present analyses opinions and conclusions through written reports and oral presentations conforming to relevant Provincial laws and regulations City of Regina Bylaws Code of Ethics and Professional Practice Standards of professional associations.
• Ensures consistent application and compliance with relevant municipal and provincial ordinances assessment policies and procedures including researching and evaluating valuation techniques and methodologies and best practice processes.
• Provides leadership supervision and training to junior staff Provides direction assignment of duties and manages performance.
• Plans organizes and executes activities of the Assessment Department coordinates these activities with external agencies other levels of government and other Departments of the organization to ensure the efficient and cost-effective delivery of assessment services.
• Other duties as required.
  
  
  

Key Qualifications:

• Typically, candidates must hold a university degree in Economics or Commerce, along with completion of the Appraisal Institute of Canada's first and second level courses, or possession of the MCI or CAE designation, plus at least five (5) years of experience in commercial property valuation. Alternatively, candidates may hold a degree in Computer Science, Data Management, Statistics, or Mathematics, combined with five (5) years of relevant professional experience.
• Completion of the Saskatchewan Assessment Appraiser Association's designation program or relevant licensure/certification is also required.
• Extensive knowledge of all Acts, Laws and Regulations pertaining to Valuation and Property Assessment. Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Ability to analyze and quantify all market data evidence in the predictive valuation modelling process. Ability to interpret the municipal building bylaw and the effect on market values.
• Ability to manage the processing of property assessment appeals and to interpret and comprehend the various appeal presentations presented to the Board of Revision and the Saskatchewan Municipal Board's Assessment Appeals Committee. Ability to comprehend and apply the concepts of Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal Techniques (Multiple Regression Analysis, Adaptive Estimation, and statistical testing).
• Ability to interpret various documents such as Land Titles, Options to purchase, Agreements for Sale, Financial Statements, Leases, Rent Rolls, Building Plans, Blueprints and specifications and Municipal Tax Incentives.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, demonstrating tact and discretion to establish effective working relationships with other employees and external and internal stakeholders as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to work with a large degree of independence and initiative demonstrating sound judgement and decision-making skills.
  
  
  

Working/Other Conditions

• Must have the means and the ability to travel within the City of Regina.
  
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Successful candidate may be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory criminal record check, as per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Successful candidate will be required to provide proof of acquired education.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities.
  
  
  

Join our team at the City of Regina and contribute to our vibrant community!

We prioritize your well-being, support your professional growth, and value inclusive hiring. Enjoy competitive compensation, attractive health and wellness benefits, and a variety of educational support and in-house courses for your development.

If you have a passion for public service and want to make a difference in our community, then please apply.

Please note that we only accept applications submitted through our online application system.