Job Description

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is an independent, not-for-profit corporation funded by all Ontario municipalities, accountable to the Province, municipalities and property taxpayers through our Board of Directors. Our role is to assess and classify all properties in Ontario in compliance with the Assessment Act and regulations set by the Government of Ontario.We assess more than 5.4 million properties in Ontario, representing more than $3 trillion in property value. These assessments provide the foundation that municipalities use to base the property taxes needed to pay for community services. Learn more about the work we're doing to make our communities better.At MPAC, we are committed to cultivating an environment where employees can bring their full, unique and authentic selves to the table, and are inspired to do their best work.Do you want to be part of a team helping to strengthen every community across Ontario? Are you interested in seeing the importance of your work firsthand? Do you enjoy a varied workweek with time spent both in the office and out in the community?Become a Property Inspector with MPACThe Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is made up of a team of experts who understand local communities and assess every property in Ontario. What we do provides the very foundation that municipalities use to base the property taxes needed to pay for the services we use every day. Learn more >Here's what you will do as part of the team:
Collect data through onsite property inspections, critical to formulating accurate property assessment values;Update and retrieve data from various MPAC systems and databases;Communicate with property owners, tax agents, occupants, tenants, builders, and municipal staff in person, over the phone or electronically;Visit new construction sites to review builder plans; andInteract daily with Property Valuation Analysts and Specialists on your team, who rely heavily on the data you collect and update for decision-making.Here's what you will need to succeed:
A valid G2 or G Ontario driver's license;The ability to effectively collect and handle data in a way that ensures its credibility and integrity;A meticulous eye for detail and aptitude for working with numbers;A strong customer focus, consistently displaying understanding and dedication to doing what's right for MPAC's internal and external stakeholders;The ability to work with different technologies and databases; andThe capacity to make often complex information easy to understand for property taxpayers.Nice to have:
Volunteer or work-related experience in the real estate or property assessment field;A certification (or working towards one) with the IMA, AIC, IAAO or RICS or similar industry association; andA post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field such as Real Property Valuation, Geography, Urban Studies, Economics, Commerce, Architecture, Construction, Civil Engineering etc.What's in it for you:
Competitive compensationGreat corporate cultureFlexible workOpportunity for growthStrong focus on learning, professional accreditation and mentorshipLeading edge technologyFull time MPAC employees also enjoy: competitive benefits package, defined benefits pension plan, three weeks' vacation to start, parental leave top-up and more.Our CommitmentAssessment transparency. Accountability to the people of Ontario. Customer focus.We will be clear and open about the property assessment process and how we arrive at values, continue to deliver cost-effective property assessment services that respect taxpayer dollars, and keep pace with customer needs and explore new ways to build and maintain trust.Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-RacismMPAC is committed to implementing an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism strategy.We are taking important steps towards ensuring that all voices are respected, valued and being heard.MPAC is dedicated to fostering an environment where employees can bring their full, unique and authentic selves to the table, and are inspired to do their best work.Requisition # MPAC-203-22-2383815Job Location Canada-Ontario-BarrieJob Type Contract, Full-TimeSalary/Rate $52,151 / yearContract Duration 18MonthsNumber of Positions 4Start Date of EmploymentPosting Date August 10, 2022Expiry Date August 23, 2022Area of Search OpenHours of work 36.25 hours per weekDepartment Valuation and Customer RelationsReady to apply?Apply Online, create your candidate profile and upload your resume and cover letter by August 23, 2022 . Please note, only applications submitted through the Applicant Tracking System will be accepted.Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background verification with Mintz Global Screening. By applying to this job posting, you are providing your consent to MPAC to share your name, email address and phone number with Mintz, to conduct the criminal and driver abstract check and for Mintz to disclose the results to MPAC, should you be the successful incumbent.MPAC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and members of the public feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the public and communities we serve.Persons with disability who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may email their request to careers@mpac.ca.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Job advertisements for positions that have been designated bilingual will be posted in both English and French on our website. Positions that are not designated bilingual are not translated and are only posted in English on the English version of our website.Job Types: Full-time, ContractSalary: $52,151.00 per year