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Experienced Property Assessor (Remote First, within Nova Scotia)

Job Details:

Hybrid remote
$67,430 - $92,315 / year
Full-time
Experienced

Benefits:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work
Retirement Plans
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs

Position: Experienced Property Assessor

Salary: $67,430.26 - $92,315.09

Position Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Remote First, within Nova Scotia

Department: Assessment Operations

Union Status: Unionized position with the NSGEU

To Apply: Apply online through Career Beacon by selecting Apply Now.

Closing Date: July 23 at 4:30 PM

About PVSC

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

As an Assessor, you'll help determine fair and accurate property assessments by gathering and analyzing property information, reviewing market activity, and communicating with property owners, municipalities, and colleagues

Each day brings different work, from inspecting properties and reviewing sales and market trends to interpreting legislation, speaking with property owners, and preparing appeal-related assessment information.

This opportunity may be a great fit if you enjoy research, analysis, problem-solving, and serving the public.

What You'll Do

  • Investigate complex valuation questions.
  • Analyze market information and identify meaningful trends.
  • Apply legislation and valuation principles with sound professional judgement.
  • Communicate technical information clearly to a wide range of audiences.
  • Build productive relationships with property owners, municipalities, and colleagues.
  • Work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
  • Continuously learn and improve your professional practice.

What You'll Bring

A university degree or college diploma is preferred; however, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered.

This role may be a strong fit if you are curious, detail-oriented, comfortable working with information, and able to explain complex topics clearly. You will also bring the following skills and competencies:

  • A minimum of 3 years' experience as an Assessor or in a comparable valuation role.
  • A recognized professional designation (AIMA, MIMA, CRA, AACI or IAAO RES).
  • The ability to independently manage a portfolio of assessment work and apply valuation principles across a variety of property types.

Assets

  • Extensive technical expertise in property valuation and assessment legislation.
  • Experience representing assessments during appeals.
  • The ability to coach, mentor and provide technical guidance to other assessors.
  • A commitment to improving consistency, quality and professional practice across the organization.
  • Independently manages a portfolio and applies valuation principles across a variety of property types.
  • Experience with GIS, CAMA, SAP, Salesforce, or similar enterprise systems.
  • Experience interpreting legislation, regulations, or technical standards.
  • Experience serving as a relatable technical resource, providing guidance to peers, and supports organizational consistency and quality standards.

Special Requirements

  • This role requires periodic travel throughout the province. A valid Class 5 driver's license and access to reliable transportation are required.

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 Spending Account
    • Wellness Subsidy
    • Virtual Care
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Health and Dental Insurance
  • 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.

Positions Available: 4
Company Website: http://pvsc.ca

About Property Valuation Services Corporation

About Property Valuation Services Corporation

PROPERTY VALUATION SERVICES CORPORATION (PVSC)

Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) provides property assessment services and information for Nova Scotia's municipalities and property owners in accordance with the Nova Scotia Assessment Act.

PVSC was created on April 1, 2007 as an independent, not-for-profit organization under the terms of the Property Valuation Services Corporation Act.

Who We Are:

We are governed by a Board of Directors and led by Chief Executive Officer, Scott Farmer.

Our Board includes municipal officials, members with municipal experience, independent members, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM).

We employ approximately 120 people that live and work in over 60 communities across the province. In 2018, we shifted to a predominantly work-from-home model, but we also have offices in Dartmouth and Truro.

What We Do:

Each December, we deliver an Assessment Roll to all 49 Nova Scotia municipalities so local governments can set their property tax rates. Every January, we deliver over 638,000 Property Assessment Notices to property owners so they can review, make inquiries, or appeal their assessments before receiving their municipal property tax bills.

We also administer the Capped Assessment Program (CAP) and the Seasonal Tourist Business Designation Program on behalf of the Nova Scotia government.

We do not have the authority to set tax rates, collect taxes, create tax policy or provide tax relief. Those important roles are fulfilled by Nova Scotia's provincial and municipal governments.

We follow internationally accepted standards for mass appraisal from the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) and our assessors hold a variety of professional assessment and appraisal designations.

In 2015, PVSC was the first assessment jurisdiction in North America to be certified by the International Property Tax Institute (IPTI) for compliance with our legislative mandate and with IAAO best practices and quality standards.

In 2020, we were presented with the "Distinguished Assessment Jurisdiction" award by the IAAO in recognition of our achievements applying machine learning to property assessment.