Job Description

Position: Assessment Technician
Division: Corporate Financial Services
Department: Corporate Revenue
Term: 1 Temporary Full Time position available for approximately 12 months.
Closing Date: 01/03/2025
Labour Group: CUPE 59
Posting: 3890
Job Summary
Under supervision of a Senior Appraiser or Manager, this position inspects properties, gathers data and performs other tasks related to the assessment function, in accordance with Provincial Statutes and Municipal By-laws.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Assesses property values, in accordance with Provincial statutes, assessment manuals and guides, by conducting property inspections and identifying and applying property attributes and valuation models.
• Performs the necessary review and analysis of sold properties and other requests for information, including entering the relevant information in the appropriate system.
• Prepares and maintains comprehensive field records for sketches, diagrams and other relevant data in a variety of formats.
• Prepares preliminary property assessment estimates from plans and information received.
• Prepares and converts assessment data and mapping related to the subdivision and revaluation of subdivided land to determine land assessment.
• Verifies property data, including ownership and sales information.
• Assists in responses to public enquiries and/or assessment appeals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of the principles of appraisal and mass appraisal theory, assessment valuation methodologies and mass appraisal techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with the public and internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret and make decisions in accordance with established policies, procedures and legislation.
• Ability to work in a field environment, including inspecting properties at all stages of construction.
• Ability to process large volumes of data with speed and accuracy.
• Skill in the use of a computer with Microsoft Office suite, computer-assisted mass appraisal system, and other relevant corporate systems including CIS and GIS.

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from a post-secondary real property assessment program.
• Two years' experience in an assessment appraisal office or related field.
• Eligible for active membership in the Saskatchewan Assessment Appraisers Association.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Current driver's abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.

Requires Security Check
Acceptable current Criminal Record Check (CRC) upon offer of employment.
Weekly Hours: 36.67
Salary Range: $63,601.44 to $70,120.08 CAD per annum (2024 rates)
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