Assessment Advocate

2 weeks ago

Barrie, Canada Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Full time

Date: May 31, 2024- Location: Barrie, ON, CA- Type of Position: Temporary- Type of Position:
- Number of Positions: one- Salary Min: $69,681.00- Salary Max:
- Description:

- 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?

**Become a Assessment Advocate - Temporary up to 18 Months** **with MPAC**

The 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.

**Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism**

MPAC is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism. 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 and are inspired to do their best work.

**What makes you great for this role?**
You are a detailed-oriented individual who can provide in house advocacy and paralegal support services to the core business operations and act as an MPAC representative when required.

**We have**:

- A team of highly skilled, dedicated, and collaborative staff
- Leadership that supports you
- An enterprise that embraces change
- A work environment that has flexible work locations (including remote), hours of work and overall employee wellness support

**You have**:

- Successful completion of post-secondary education in legal studies or related field
- Completion of (or progressing through) the Paralegal license with the Law Society of Ontario
- Knowledge of the following: MPAC policies, procedures, Assessment Act and related legislation; The appeals process within the Province of Ontario and the administrative practices of the Assessment Review Board; Appraisal techniques, including the three approaches to value
- Strong research and analytical capabilities to assemble background information and applicable court documents to support the defense of assessment appeals
- Excellent oral and written legal/technical communication skills with good presentation and negotiation skills
- Ability to read and understand legal documents
- Ability to organize and complete work accurately and within deadlines
- A valid driver's license as some travel may be required

**What you will do**:

- Provide in house advocacy and paralegal support services to the core business operations and act as an MPAC representative
- Gather research information and documentation for the provision and administration of advocacy and appeals services within identified timelines
- Support the team in dealings with municipalities, municipal associations, property taxpayers and professional associations and other jurisdictions
- Monitor MPAC's corporate assessment appeal system and resolve scheduling issues
- Interpret legal documents, write reports, develop legal/professional correspondence and assist with the delivery of advocacy and witness services on behalf of MPAC
- Review court, ARB decisions with staff to keep up-to-date on decisions, precedents, etc Attend and participate in pre-hearing events as an MPAC representative when required

**Additional Information**:

- Requisition ID: 1957
- Job Type: Union
- **Closing Date: June 13, 2024**

**Ready to apply?**

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 reflect the diversity of the public and communities we serve.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please note that MPAC prohibits employees from holding a current/valid real estate license and successful applicants must at least suspend their real estate licenses during their period of employment at MPAC as outlined in our Employee Code of Conduct.

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.

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