Service New Brunswick

Residential Assessor I or II

R85-2024/25-660

Open Competition

Permanent Full Time

Bathurst

Service New Brunswick is seeking an individual to join the Property Assessment Services Branch as a Residential Assessor I or II in Bathurst. As a member of the Property Assessment Services team, the successful candidate will be responsible for administering the Assessment Act and its regulations. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Inspecting and gathering data for residentially costed and unimproved property types
• Classifying properties and determining value apportionment
• Conducting residential land valuations including sales validations and preparation of land value maps
• Determining market factors for residential, farm and recreational properties and finalization of assessed values
• Conducting individual valuations of unimproved and improved residential, farm and recreational properties
• Undertaking requests for review inspections and preparing decisions for sign-off
• Preparing for and participating in appeal board hearings

Please ensure that you indicate the competition number R85-2024/25-660 when applying.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A university degree in Business Administration or Commerce, or
• Another university degree, plus 1 year of related experience

Subject to the response to this competition, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Related experience can include but is not limited to work experience in the following sectors/fields:

• Customer Service; Construction; Banking; Real Estate; Accounting; Finance; Land Survey; Engineering.

Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please state your language capability on your application and ensure that preferred language for assessment is clearly identified.

For an applicant to meet the Residential Assessor II classification, the following Educational Requirements are also necessary:

• NB Property Law Course / BUSI 112 / DTR 1904 / IMA-401 and IMA-412;
• BUSI 330 / GUI 3102 / IMA-301;
• BUSI 400 / GUI 2103 / IMA-305; and
• NB Assessment Course / BUSI 443 / IMA-300

Most of the required courses have a BUSI, DTR, GUI, or IMA identification number. These are the identifications used by UBC, Laval, and the IMA which are the current education providers for the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC), the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) or the Institute of Municipal Assessors within Canada.

If an applicant has successfully completed courses equivalent to current entry requirements for the Residential Assessor II classification from a previous course stream at that time, consideration may be given provided the applicant also meets all other requirements of the job posting. The applicant must demonstrate that they have completed all related requirements (through written confirmation by the AIC, IAAO or IMA) by the closing date of the competition. If an applicant intends to rely on course equivalencies, they must provide verification of equivalencies conferred by the course provider by the closing date of the competition.

The onus will not be on the screener to review transcripts of courses in order to make a determination that the listed courses did or did not meet the requirements. All candidates must provide written proof of education with their application in order to be considered for this competition.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent travel within the region is required, therefore candidates must possess a valid New Brunswick driverâ??s license and have their own means of transportation.
• Candidates will be required to undergo Criminal History Clearance prior to appointment.

SPECIAL/OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of assessment-related courses as required annually by management.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioral competencies:

• Analytical Thinking/Judgment
• Client Service Orientation
• Commitment to Learning
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Information Seeking
• Integrity
• Results Orientation
• Self-Confidence

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Ability to use Office Technology, Software and Applications
• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation and the Corporationâ??s Policies and Procedures
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Records and Information Management
• Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

SALARY:

• Residential Assessor I â?? $1,950 - $2,707 bi-weekly â?? Pay Group 3 - Technical Inspection, Laboratory and Medical
• Residential Assessor II â?? $2,357 - $2,961 bi-weekly â?? Pay Group 4 - Technical Inspection, Laboratory and Medical

We strongly encourage you to submit your application via the online portal https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?lang=F&t=Y , by using the â??Apply Onlineâ? button, to increase the efficiency and maintain a consistent candidate experience. Please ensure your application is complete by January 6, 2025 and indicate competition number R85-2024/25-660.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

In the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties or are unable to complete your application online, contact [email protected].

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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