Appraiser - Applicant Pool for Various Saskatchewan Locations

EnviroServe; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated Appraisers to join their Assessment Services Division. This full-time role offers a blend of field and office work, focusing on property assessment across various Saskatchewan locations. The ideal candidates will possess strong public relations and communication skills, along with a solid educational background in assessment. This opportunity not only allows for professional growth through continuous training but also emphasizes work/life balance with a comprehensive benefits package. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the community, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Vacation Leave

Earned Days Off

Group Life Insurance

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Health Care Spending Account

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Formal assessment education or a degree/diploma from a recognized institution.
• Excellent communication and public relations skills required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and verify assessment data through property inspections.
• Apply mass appraisal principles to determine property values.
• Input valuation data into the mass appraisal system.

Skills

Public Relations

Communication Skills

Judgement and Decision Making

Microsoft Office

Numeracy Skills

Education

University Degree

Post-secondary Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Appraiser - Applicant Pool for Various Saskatchewan Locations

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 6:00 AM

SAMA is the recognized leader and authority on property assessment, and Saskatchewan's service provider of choice. SAMA develops, regulates, and delivers a stable, cost-effective assessment system that is accurate, up-to-date, universal, equitable and understandable.

This competition will establish an Applicant Pool which will be used to fill Appraiser positions that become vacant throughout any of our eight locations in Saskatchewan for a period of six (6) months. In your application, please identify your location(s) of interest from the following regional offices: Melfort, Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current, Weyburn, Yorkton.

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will join SAMA’s Assessment Services Division in a full-time position and can expect to be working in both a field and office environment. Typical responsibilities of an Appraiser will include:

1. Collecting and verifying assessment valuation and sales data through physical inspection of property and interviews with property owners;
2. Applying mass appraisal principles and procedures to determine values of residential, commercial, and industrial properties;
3. Inputting and processing collected valuation data into the Agency’s mass appraisal computer system;
4. Researching and responding to enquiries from the general public and government officials.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

1. Formal assessment education, a university degree or a post-secondary diploma from a recognized institution.
2. Excellent public relations and communication skills.
3. Ability to exercise good judgement to make sound decisions.
4. Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook).
5. A valid class five (5) driver’s licence are position requirements.

Both a cover letter and resume will be used in the screening process.

Candidates under consideration may be required to participate in a numeracy, mathematical, and/or computer proficiency assessment to determine position suitability.

For external candidates, employment with the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal record check.

SAMA offers an attractive benefits package focusing on work/life balance. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

1. Vacation leave and Earned Days Off;
2. Group life insurance coverage;
3. Medical, dental and vision coverage as well as Health Care Spending Account;
4. Professional development and continuous training opportunities including financial assistance to obtain job specific education, designations, and professional membership fees.

Salary: $56,290 - $83,460 annually. Salary will be based on education and experience.

For more information about SAMA, please visit our website at www.sama.sk.ca.