Valuation Support

Position: Valuation Support

Starting Salary: $54,989.04 - $67,430.26 (Starting salary will reflect the successful candidate's relevant experience and demonstrated skills)

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Remote First, within Nova Scotia

Department: Assessment Operations

Union Status: This is a unionized position with the NSGEU

Apply: Online via Career Beacon by clicking "Apply Now"

Closing Date: October 21st @ 4:30 PM

About Property Valuation Services Corporation

Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides property assessment services and information to Nova Scotia municipalities and property owners.

We employ approximately 135 people who live and work in over 60 communities across the province.

Local governments use our annual property assessments to establish their municipal property tax rates, which fund important local services and infrastructure, and build communities.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Assistant Director, you will help keep property information accurate and up to date. You will support the assessment of commercial, residential, mobile home, and condominium properties by reviewing information about land, ownership, building permits, property sales, and leases.

What You'll Do

• Review maps, deeds, survey plans, and real estate information to confirm property boundaries and ownership.
• Gather property information and prepare files for property sales reviews.
• Review building permits, prioritize requests, and match permits to the correct properties.
• Confirm each property's classification and tax status, updating records when changes occur.
• Maintain accurate land, ownership, location, and lot size records.
• Update property records and send notices to property owners when required.
• Provide mapping and ownership information to support property assessments and related projects.
• Help maintain the annual property assessment roll and improve the accuracy of property information.
• Contact property owners to gather information and explain potential tax related changes.
• Work with municipalities, government partners, and PVSC to resolve land and ownership questions.
• Coordinate land related questions with the provincial Land Services team.
• Help resolve appeals related to property boundaries or ownership and update records as needed.

What You'll Bring

A high school diploma and 3 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.

You will bring the ability to:

• Interpret building plans and spatial documents, including subdivision and survey plans, site plans, legal descriptions, deeds, wills, leases, and other legal documents.
• Research and cross reference information from multiple sources to identify inconsistencies and resolve data, ownership, or process issues.
• Approach questions with curiosity, use available reference tools, and recognize when additional information or investigation is needed.
• Analyze information, solve problems, exercise sound judgment, and make accurate, well supported decisions.
• Understand the real estate market and how property information can affect the valuation process.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy when working with property, ownership, taxation, and assessment information.
• Learn and apply legislation, processes, databases, mapping tools, spreadsheets, software, and new technologies.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with property owners, municipalities, government partners, and colleagues.
• Work independently, manage priorities, and take ownership of assigned work.
• Adapt priorities as operational needs change throughout the assessment cycle.

The following knowledge and experience are considered assets:

• Knowledge of Nova Scotia property assessment legislation and land registration systems.
• Familiarity with International Association of Assessing Officers standards.
• Use of LIN-NS and iasWorld databases to research property information and interpret leases and site plans.

Why You'll Enjoy Working Here

At PVSC, you'll be part of a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and connected, while being trusted to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. We believe great results come from great people, so we invest in growth, encourage new ideas, and succeed together through shared accountability and continuous improvement.

Here are just some of the great benefits and perks that start on day one:

Work-Life Flexibility

• Remote Work
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Paid Time off

Health, Wellness & Financial Security

• Health and Wellness Benefits
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Virtual Care
  • Wellness Subsidy
  • Health Spending Account
• Competitive Salary
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Growth & Development

• Training and Development
• Professional Designation Support

Purpose & Culture

• Meaningful Public Service
• Community Giving
• Collaborative Environment

PVSC is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.