Assessors, business valuators and appraisers
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
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
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
1,880% Employed Full Time
69%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.
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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.
Education programs in B.C.
Skills
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Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
1,880Employment by Region
| 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% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
730Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| 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% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Finance, Insurance and Real Estate | 420 |
| Public Administration | 140 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 80 |
| Retail Trade | 20 |
| Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services | 20 |
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