Property Valuation Specialist

Date: Jan 31, 2025
- Location: Peterborough, ON, CA
- Type of Position: Permanent ( Standard Req Only)
- Type of Position:

- Number of Positions: 1
- Salary Min: $85,002.00
- 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 Property Valuation Specialist (2) - Permanent (1) & Temporary Assignment up to 18 Months (1)** **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.

**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 an organized team player who can explicitly communicate valuation and assessment of properties to stakeholders and property owners.

**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**:

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Real Property Administration, Real Estate and Housing, Geography, Urban Planning or related field
- Completion of a professional designation from one of the following recognized accrediting organizations:

- Appraisal Institute of Canada: Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI)
- International Association of Assessing Officers: Certified Assessment Evaluator (CAE)
- Institute of Municipal Assessors: Member of the IMA (MIMA)
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: Member of RICS (MRICS), or Fellow of RICS (FRICS)
- 5+ years progressive experience in the specific valuation disciplines
- **Note, for the temporary position, as it is a developmental opportunity, applicants with 3 years or greater of valuation experience will be considered**:

- Expert knowledge of appraisal techniques and theory on the approaches to value
- Advanced knowledge of the Assessment Act and the Municipal Act
- Thorough knowledge and experience in valuation tools such as cost manuals and multiple regression analysis
- In-depth research, analytical and problem-solving skills in valuation investigation
- Strong oral and written communication skills to liaise with clients and legal representatives regarding valuation concepts, theories and values

**What you will do**:

- Explicitly communicate valuation and assessment of properties to stakeholders and property owners
- Explain the assessed value and classification of properties through methodology and process at challenged court and tribunal cases
- Train, coach, and mentor Analysts and Property Inspectors while also reviewing their completed work for accuracy, efficiency and compliance with policies and procedures
- Monitor local markets for economic factors that may influence or impact property valuations
- Develop appraisal reports through research and analysis for internal and external stakeholders

**Additional Information**:

- Requisition ID: 2380
- Job Type: Union
- **Closing Date: February 13, 2025**

**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.

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