- Accreditation as an Assessor by the Association of Assessing Officers of Manitoba (AAOM) or equivalent accrediting body, or completion of post-secondary education program in property assessment or degree/diploma in a related field such as real estate valuation, agriculture, business administration/finance, and or municipal government. Other equivalent combinations of related education, training and extensive experience may be considered.
- Significant experience conducting inspections and assessments of highly-complex properties for taxation purposes.
- Considerable experience presenting and defending assessment decisions before a quasi-judicial body or tribunal.
- Solid knowledge of all acts, laws and regulations pertaining to valuation and property assessment in Manitoba.
- Ability to analyze and quantify all market factors affecting property assessment.
- Ability to continuously improve and adapt job tasks and processes in response to organizational priorities.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with staff and clients, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal communication skills to communicate simple to complex information and to conduct presentations to various audiences in French and English.
- Excellent written communication skills to communicate simple and complex information to various audiences in French and English.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills for prioritizing competing and multiple demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to make sound and logical decisions on complex issues in relation to property assessments.
- Extensive knowledge of computer systems in support of assessment functions.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
- Must be able to work overtime as required
- Must be able to travel throughout the assessment district and within Manitoba
- Must have a valid full class 5 Manitoba Driver's License
Assessment Officer - Winnipeg, Canada - Manitoba Government Municipal and Northern Relations
Description
ADVERTISEMENT # 42543
NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 12203
POSITION TYPE FULL-TIME
Introduction
The department of Municipal and Northern Relations is looking for a qualified and highly motivated individual to fill the position of Bilingual ICI Assessment Officer focusing on industrial, commercial and investment (ICI) properties in Selkirk within the Property Assessment Services Branch under the Municipal Assessment and Advisory Services Division. This is an advanced level position in the field of property assessment and requires extensive knowledge and experience on property assessment best practices, policies, legislation, and mass appraisal.
Duties:
Under the direction of the District Supervisor and guidance of senior staff, the Bilingual ICI Assessment Officer conducts inspections of highly complex and often contentious industrial, commercial and investment (ICI) properties; determines appropriate approaches to property valuation; assigns assessed value(s); classifies properties; and calculates taxation liability within strict legislated guidelines. The incumbent will also respond to various information requests from ratepayers within district boundaries. The Bilingual ICI Assessment Officer will communicate assessment information to the public, municipal council and staff and defend assessments at Boards of Revision and Municipal Board hearings. The incumbent will make critical decisions with minimal supervision on a day-to-day basis and where collaboration with fellow staff is crucial. The Bilingual ICI Assessment Officer will also train and mentor the new and existing staff, and undertake supervisory duties as required.
Qualifications:
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