Job Description

Function/Purpose: The Property Assessment Technician provides support and assistance to the Assessment section in the completion of recurring valuation cycle tasks. Understanding and experience with system integrations and ability to collect multi-source data for the purposes of assessment valuation. Job Requirements: Education & Experience

• High School Diploma plus a two-year, post-secondary diploma in Office / Business Administration or Property Appraisal / Assessment from a recognize college or technical institute, or equivalent
• Two or more years of experience. Experience in assessment / appraisal field would be an asset

Competencies \xe2\x80\x93 In addition to the 9 Core Competencies (Ethics & Values, Service Focus, Thinking, Planning & Organizing, Leadership, Development, Communication & Interaction, Adaptability & Change Management, Understanding the Municipal Political Environment) specific to this position:

• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and demonstrate sound judgement
• Demonstrated strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in conflict situations, positive attitude, willingness to work constructively in team environment
• Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation at the professional level, including continual learning
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation, regulations, case law, procedures and principles governing property assessment
• Demonstrated self-directed experience with the ability to prioritize effectively
• Demonstrated ability to time manage and work efficiently

Specific Demands of the Job:

• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism
• Meet tight, multiple overlapping deadlines
• Manage multiple and competing priorities effectively
• Identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency and communicate these to the team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills effectively communicate while dealing with the public, other staff members and other City Departments
• Must have good listening skills, speak clearly and concisely, and be able to respond courteously to inquires and criticisms.
• Must be prepared to embrace continuous learning.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality when working with confidential material and subject matter.
• Provide a personal vehicle for business use

Affiliation: Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417 Remuneration: $33.53 to $35.29 per hour Hours of Work: 75 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; some evenings and weekend work may be required when needed. We thank you for your application; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.