Valuation Specialist

at  City of Calgary

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

As a Valuation Specialist, you will be reporting to the Manager, Valuation and will be responsible for pursuing excellence in the property assessment service. You will also be responsible for understanding the property assessment, industry, our customers, interested parties, and the environment in which we operate. Using knowledge in property valuation and assessment theories, principles and practices, you will lead divisional issues and risk management, research a wide variety of topics, and develop and support strategies to improve the property assessment service and promote the good reputation of The City. Primary duties include:

• Support improvement initiatives and innovation at a divisional and/or cross-divisional level, including designing and implementing change management strategies that promote employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Support the integration of new products, services, processes, and policies into property assessment service operations.
• Research a wide variety of issues related to the performance of the Property Assessment service.
• Prepare reports, communications, and presentations to, and on behalf of, the Valuation Manager.
• Represent Valuation in internal meetings, such as operational scrums, issues management meetings, and other planning and reporting meetings.
• Represent the property assessment service on corporate projects, committees, networks, and events.
• Support issues management, risk analysis, and coordinates mitigation efforts across valuation.
• Manage divisional workflow through the Manager¿s office, including prioritizing and coordination of urgent work and requests including political or media inquiries on valuation matters.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Economics, Business, Real Estate, Political Science, or a related discipline.
• A certificate in Real Property Assessment or equivalent is required.
• A professional designation in assessment or appraisal being one of Accredited Municipal Assessor of Alberta (AMAA), Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI) or Certified Assessment Evaluator (CAE) is required.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the assessment industry, including preparing property assessments for diverse types of real estate.
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License (or provincial equivalent) and access to a personal vehicle for business use is required.
• You have strong communication, problem solving and decision-making skills, and are excellent at planning and organizing.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

• Support improvement initiatives and innovation at a divisional and/or cross-divisional level, including designing and implementing change management strategies that promote employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Support the integration of new products, services, processes, and policies into property assessment service operations.
• Research a wide variety of issues related to the performance of the Property Assessment service.
• Prepare reports, communications, and presentations to, and on behalf of, the Valuation Manager.
• Represent Valuation in internal meetings, such as operational scrums, issues management meetings, and other planning and reporting meetings.
• Represent the property assessment service on corporate projects, committees, networks, and events.
• Support issues management, risk analysis, and coordinates mitigation efforts across valuation.
• Manage divisional workflow through the Manager¿s office, including prioritizing and coordination of urgent work and requests including political or media inquiries on valuation matters