Overview
Assessors and appraisers determine the value of land, businesses, estates and other real property, for purposes of sale, purchase, taxation or disposal of assets. Appraisers also determine the value of personal and household items. Business valuators quantify the value of a business, its securities or its intangible assets. Assessors, business valuators and appraisers are employed by government agencies, real estate firms and other private companies, or they may be self-employed.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Assessors
Assess value of land, building, structures, machinery, equipment and property improvements for purposes of taxation, grants and regional planning and prior to 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, leasing cost data and easements
Explain assessment process to ratepayers
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$47,406
$89,597
$120,318
Job openings
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British Columbia
373expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Assessors require a college diploma in municipal assessment and accreditation with the municipal assessment association of the province.
Additional information
Progression to management positions in each field is possible with experience.
Assessors may specialize in advising and consulting in a specific field of assessment such as residential, commercial, industrial, institutional or farm lands.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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