Senior Appraiser (Bilingual)

Farm Credit Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A national agricultural appraisal firm in Montreal is seeking an experienced appraiser to join their team. You will appraise various properties, develop appraisal strategies, and build relationships with partners. Strong bilingual communication skills and a professional appraisal designation are essential for success in this role. Competitive salary range available with additional performance incentives.

Qualifications

• At least four years of related experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience performing complex commercial and agricultural property appraisals.
• Advanced oral communication skills in both English and French.

Responsibilities

• Appraise agricultural, commercial, and industrial properties.
• Develop strategies for specific appraisal situations.
• Build relationships with external partners.
• Conduct market research for the Farmland Values Report.

Skills

Confident communication

Relationship-building

Analytical thinking

Commitment to service quality

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture, finance, or commerce

Professional appraisal designation

Job description

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

08/08/2025

Worker Type:

Permanent

Language(s) Required:

Bilingual (English and French)

Term Duration (in months):

Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) :

$105,145 - $142,255 Professional appraisal designation rewarded:
Be part of our national valuation team and help mitigate credit risk by estimating security values for large, complex agricultural, commercial and industrial properties. You’ll work closely with partners from FCC lending, loan administration and special credit teams.

What you’ll do:

• Appraise agricultural, commercial and industrial real and personal properties
• Develop strategies for specific appraisal situations
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including appraisal professionals
• Develop and update valuation processes
• Provide formal valuation training and coaching to colleagues
• Conduct market research and analysis on sales for the Farmland Values Report and Valuation Guides

What we’re looking for:

• Confident communicator comfortable with different audiences on a geographically dispersed team
• Relationship-builder who embraces change
• Analytical thinker with sound business judgment
• Commitment to delivering excellent service and quality
• Team player dedicated to helping others succeed

What you’ll need:

• A bachelor’s degree in agriculture, finance or commerce and at least four years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Professional appraisal designation
• Experience performing complex commercial and agricultural property appraisals
• Knowledge of environmental issues and trends
• Understanding of leading-edge technologies
• In-depth knowledge of appraisal principles and theories
• Advanced oral communication skills in both official languages (English and French).