Assessment Technician

• Assesses property values, in accordance with Provincial statutes, assessment manuals and guides, by conducting property inspections and identifying and applying property attributes and valuation models.
• Performs the necessary review and analysis of sold properties and other requests for information, including entering the relevant information in the appropriate system.
• Prepares and maintains comprehensive field records for sketches, diagrams and other relevant data in a variety of formats.
• Prepares preliminary property assessment estimates from plans and information received.
• Prepares and converts assessment data and mapping related to the subdivision and revaluation of subdivided land to determine land assessment.
• Verifies property data, including ownership and sales information.
• Assists in responses to public enquiries and/or assessment appeals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Graduation from a post-secondary real property assessment program.
• Two years' experience in an assessment appraisal office or related field.
• Eligible for active membership in the Saskatchewan Assessment Appraisers Association.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Current driver's abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.

• Knowledge of the principles of appraisal and mass appraisal theory, assessment valuation methodologies and mass appraisal techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with the public and internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret and make decisions in accordance with established policies, procedures and legislation.
• Ability to work in a field environment, including inspecting properties at all stages of construction.
• Ability to process large volumes of data with speed and accuracy.
• Skill in the use of a computer with Microsoft Office suite, computer-assisted mass appraisal system, and other relevant corporate systems including CIS and GIS.

City of Saskatoon