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Assessment Officer
Overview
Introduction
Are you interested in a challenging career that combines office work, the outdoors and travel? Do you have a background or interest in real
estate, agriculture, land survey systems, geographic information systems, building construction or municipal government and enjoy
interacting with people? Are you looking for a position that provides excellent career advancement potential, on-the-job training and financial
support for required educational programs? A career as an Assessment Officer may be for you!
Municipal Relations is looking for motivated individuals to join our property assessment team in various locations in Manitoba at the
Assessment Officer 3 (AS3) level. This is the intermediate level in the field of property assessment inspecting residential, farm and
commercial properties. Candidates who do not fully meet all criteria will be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay,
with a developmental plan to be put in place to bring them to the full working level of the AS3 classification level within a specified timeframe.
The Government of Manitoba offers a comprehensive benefit package which include paid vacation, extended health, health spending, dental,
drug, vision, long term disability, supportive employment program, maternity and parental leave, and a defined pension plan (some pension
plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).
Duties:
As an Assessment Officer, you will inspect residential, farm and commercial property to record characteristics for valuation, classification and
assignment of liability to taxation. You are responsible for updating property and ownership characteristics using internal software and
determines value, class and liability. You are also responsible for communicating assessment information to the public and municipal
councils and staff; defending assessments at Boards of Revision hearings and may defend assessments at Municipal Board hearings under
supervision.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Essential:
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
Assessment Services provides on-the-job training and financial support for required educational programs and excellent career
advancement potential.
Completion of the Certificate in Real Property Assessment with experience in the complete annual assessment cycle.
Completion of the Canadian Residential Appraiser (CRA) or a Residential Evaluation Specialist (RES) with experience in
the complete annual assessment cycle may be considered.
Experience valuing and/or inspecting a wide range of residential, farm and/or small to medium sized commercial buildings
Experience verifying real estate sales
Experience preparing and presenting evidence at assessment appeal hearings
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain relationships with staff, clients, as well as internal
and external stakeholders
Knowledge of Acts, Laws and Regulations pertaining to valuation and property assessment in Manitoba
Excellent verbal communication skills for articulating ideas and conducting presentations before various audiences including
Boards of Revision
Excellent written communication skills for communicating simple to complex information to all levels of audiences
Excellent organizational and time management skills for prioritizing competing and multiple demands in a fast-paced
environment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) or equivalent software
Contact
Apply Now:
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Service Centre 2
Human Resource Services
360-1395 Ellice Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3G 3P2
Phone: 204-945-7182
Fax: 204-948-2841
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca
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When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your
email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Please be advised that job competitions may be grieved and appealed. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the
competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative or the grievor, if unrepresented. Personal information irrelevant to
the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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