Assessor (Work From Home Within Nova Scotia) - Dartmouth, Canada - Property Valuation Services Corporation

Property Valuation Services Corporation

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Dartmouth, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:
Assessor

Salary:
PR - PR 11 [$56, $80,290.17]

Position Type:
Full Time Permanent

Location:
Work from home, within Nova Scotia (Preferred: Colchester / Cumberland County Area)

Department:
Assessment Operations

Union Status:
This is a unionized position with the NSGEU

About Property Valuation Services Corporation
We are an independent, not-for-profit organization established under the Property Valuation Services Corporation Act.

We provide property assessment services and information to Nova Scotia's municipalities and property owners in accordance with the Nova Scotia Assessment Act.

Our clients depend on us to make sound decisions that fund important local services and build communities. We strive to never stop learning and are passionate about improving ourselves and our products and services, every day. We are focused on achieving results and getting the job done right the first time. Our responsibility to employee success and wellness goes beyond traditional benefits to reflect an evolving and innovative workplace.

Your Impact as Assessor

As a member of the valuation team and in accordance with legislation and internal policies and procedures, you are responsible for information required for the valuation and defence of a fair and accurate, uniform and equitable [HM1] opinion of market value for a portfolio of residential, resource, industrial and commercial properties.

You are accountable for data collection, roll preparation, audit, and quality assurance, roll defence and service delivery.

You may be required to perform a combination of duties and responsibilities within the scope of your role and are required to assist the Director of Assessment with the provision of assessment services at a level appropriate for your position.

How You Will Contribute

Mass Appraisal

Inspects, collects, and inputs data on properties in accordance with the Assessment Act and mass appraisal standards.
Collects information from internal resources and external sources.
Conducts research and analysis supporting market value assessments by investigating and analyzing information.
Identifies trends affecting real property values.

Appeals

Reviews and completes appeals for all properties.
Assists with preparation for the Nova Scotia Assessment Appeals Tribunal.
Updates and verifies information for relevancy, accuracy, and inputting.
Prepares of reports and conducts appeal inspections.

Reassessment

Investigates and analyzes market transactions.
Reviews sales information to determine Market Adjustment Factors and land rate adjustments.
Determines market value assessments based on the annually supplied financial information.

Permits

Inspects and collects data to record all factors which enhance or detract from the market value.
Updates and verifies information for relevancy, accuracy, and inputting.

Stakeholder Relations

Participates in the inquiry period and phone duties as scheduled.
Processes inquires form the public and municipalities as assigned.
Communicates effectively with public inquiries on phones and in the field.
Maintains notes, documents, and the inquiry records database.
Demonstrates issue resolution when taking calls from the public.

Performs other related duties as required.

What You Bring
At minimum, you will possess a University Degree (or the equivalent combination of training and experience).

You will also have the following skills or experience:

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with employees and stakeholders.
Account management skills including relationship building, listening and escalation.
Knowledge of valuation principles, techniques, terminology, and methodology.
Business practice experience relating to ownership, rental, management, and sale of real property.
Ability to interpret financial statements, leases, deeds, wills, and affidavits.
Excellent quantitative, analytical, and statistical research skills including the ability to perform quantitative methods.
Accurate data entry skills and proficiency in the Microsoft Suite.
Demonstrated experience managing difficult situations.

Assets

13 years experience as an Assessor or equivalent
Completion and maintenance of an industry approved designation (IMA, AIC, IAAO)

Special Requirements

This role requires occasional travel throughout the province and requires a valid Class 5 driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Why You Will Love Working Here
Join a culture that understands there is life outside of work.

PVSC offers a holistic benefits and perks package that starts at day one:

Work From Home:
Skip the commute and work from the comfort of your home in Nova Scotia. Occasional in-person meeting participation may be required with reasonable notice.

**Flexible Work Arrangemen