Assistant Property Assessor – City of Regina – Regina, SK

In an environment that supports continuous improvement and under the supervision of the Manager Valuation or a Property Assessor; this employee acquires and maintains data on properties and performs other tasks related to the property assessment function.

Typical duties include:

• Inspects and measures all types of properties, records specific data and attributes respecting real property, recording all relevant information.
• Interprets building plans, blueprints and specifications and transfers this information to the assessment field sheets or computer system. Determines building size, quality, type of construction and building features. Reproduces building diagrams to scale.
• Records all information on the field sheets in preparation for computer data input. Updates data or assists data input clerks by interpreting information of a complex technical nature.
• Reviews and checks data entries and outputs as required. Works with other assessment staff in the review and final calculation of assessments.
• Verifies property data for inquiries, appeals or review programs. Assembles information for use in assessment appeals and participates as required.
• Prepares and maintains comprehensive property records of sketches, diagrams and other relevant data.
• Completes inspections of existing improvements to update property characteristic and assessment data. Completes reassessment activities as assigned. Ensures all processing is completed in accordance with roll closing, year-end and other schedules. Assists in the preparation and balancing of the assessment roll for year-end.
• Assists the research section in the collection, substantiation and analyses of property sales data, which includes the interpretation of various Land Title documents and property sales questionnaires. Assists in the analysis of assessment related data.
• Responds to customer inquiries and requests for information.
• Researches and supplies information for public and administration reports.
• Follows all rules and regulations as set out in the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual.
• Performs related duties as required.

Candidates will be screened on the following criteria:

*** To be considered for this position you must clearly identify your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities and where you obtained them in your application/resume. ***

Grade 12 Education, Graduation from a two-year post-secondary Real Property Assessment Certificate Program. Should be working toward completion of the Saskatchewan Assessment Appraiser Association’s Accredited Municipal Assessment Appraiser of Saskatchewan (MAAS) designation program.

• A minimum of two (2) years experience in assessment or a real estate environment.
• Knowledge of all Acts, Laws and Regulations pertaining to Valuation and Property Assessment.
• Working knowledge of standard desktop applications.
• Knowledge of Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal Systems and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Ability to openly express ideas and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret various documents such as Land Titles, Options to purchase, Agreements for Sale, Financial Statements, Leases, Rent Rolls and Municipal Tax Incentives.
• Ability to work with a large degree of independence and initiative demonstrating sound judgement and decision-making skills.

Notes:

• Testing may be done to evaluate knowledge, skills and abilities.
• As per the City of Regina Criminal Record Check policy, the above position has been identified as a “position of trust”. Successful candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• In accordance with the City of Regina’s Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Administration Policy, the position requires that the successful candidate provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or provide proof of negative COVID-19 test on a routine basis.