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Assessors, business valuators and appraisers

(NOC 12203)
Annual Earnings
$89,597
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, 2 or more years
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
730

Career Overview

Assessors, valuators and appraisers:

  • Determine the value of land, businesses, estates and other real property, for purposes of sale, purchase, taxation or disposal of assets
  • Determine the value of personal and household items
  • Work for government agencies, real estate firms, other private companies or they may be self-employed

 

Job Titles

Accredited appraiser
Appraisal technician
Appraiser (except customs)
Assessor (except tax)
Assistant appraiser
Automobile appraiser
Building appraiser
Business appraiser
Business valuation officer
Business valuator
Canadian residential appraiser (CRA)
Chartered appraiser
Chartered business valuator (CBV)
Fishing vessels appraiser
Furniture appraiser
Insurance appraiser
Municipal assessor
Property appraiser
Property assessor
Property valuator
Real estate analyst
Real estate appraisal technician
Real estate appraiser
Real estate assessor
Valuation consultant
Valuator-appraiser

Duties

Assessors:

  • Assess value of land, structures, machinery, equipment and property improvements for purposes of taxation, grants, regional planning, sale or purchase
  • Review and analyze data such as past sales; title searches; engineering and alignment maps; soil maps; subdivision plans; water and sewer plans; location cost data; and easements
  • Explain assessment process to ratepayers

Valuators:

  • Collect and analyze financial records of a business, such as financial statements, budgets, projections and sales data, to assess its competitiveness or to estimate its market value
  • Prepare reports for estate planning, matrimonial litigation, insurance and business losses
  • Appear as an expert witness before courts, security regulators and other regulatory boards and commissions

Appraisers:

  • Appraise value of property; building; machinery and equipment; and personal and household items
  • Prepare appraisal reports for lending agencies, insurance companies, government departments, courts, attorneys, creditors, buyers or auctioneers

Special duties

Assessors may specialize in advising and consulting in a specific field of assessment such as residential, commercial, industrial, institutional or farm lands.

Appraisers may specialize in a specific type of appraisal such as real estate appraisal.

Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$89,597

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$57.69/hr
Median$42.96/hr
Low$22.73/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2024 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

1,880

% Employed Full Time

69%
Source: 2021 Census

Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office.

Career Pathways

Promotion to management positions in each field is possible with experience.

Occupational Interests

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For more about occupational interests visit Skills for the Future Workforce > Characteristics.

Here are the top occupational interest(s) for this career profile:

Conventional
Conventional
Enterprising
Enterprising

Education, Training and Skills

  • Assessors require a college diploma in municipal assessment 
    and
    Accreditation with the municipal assessment association of the province.
  • Valuators usually require a bachelor's degree or college diploma in accounting, business or commerce 
    and
    Accreditation with the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators based on successful completion of its business and security valuation program.
  • Appraisers require a college diploma or vocational training in the field of appraisal 
    or
    Several years of experience in a position related to the field of appraisal.
  • In Quebec, membership with l'Ordre des évaluateurs agréés du Québec (OEAQ) is required to use the title chartered appraiser
  • Real estate appraisers usually require several years of experience as a real estate agent, right-of-way agent or property administrator and may require Canadian residential appraiser certification.
  • Appraisers of residential, commercial or industrial property require accreditation with the Appraisal Institute of Canada.

 

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Skills

Every job calls for a certain set of skills. Knowing those skills is the first step in finding a good career fit.

Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

73%
Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

73%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

72%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

68%
Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

62%
Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

61%
Active Learning

Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.

59%
Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

54%
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

54%
Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

53%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

1,880
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 75 4.0%
Kootenay 85 4.5%
Mainland/Southwest 1,150 61.2%
North Coast and Nechako 45 2.4%
Northeast 15 0.8%
Thompson-Okanagan 210 11.2%
Vancouver Island/Coast 300 16.0%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.

Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)

730
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)

Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 20 -0.2%
Kootenay 40 0.4%
Mainland/Southwest 460 1.2%
North Coast and Nechako 10 0.2%
Northeast Not available Not available
Thompson-Okanagan 80 1.1%
Vancouver Island/Coast 120 0.8%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

Learn about the opportunities in B.C.'s major industries, including employment trends, earning potential, locations of work and more.

Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2024-2034)
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate420
Public Administration140
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services80
Retail Trade20
Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services20
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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