Senior Appraiser

Senior Appraiser

Recruitment Details

Senior Appraiser

Department: Planning, Property and Development Department

Designated Work Location: 2 nd Floor - 65 Garry Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba - Hybrid with designated work location

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: $3,013.10 - $4,047.21 bi-weekly (Grade 4)

Posting No: 125185

Closing Date: October 18, 2024

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally,





we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.







The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Property Management and Appraisals, the Senior Appraiser, as the technical expert,





is responsible for the appraisal and review of all types of appraisal reports and evaluations of various interests in all types of real estate from simple to significantly complex real property situations including acquisitions, sales, leases, land development dedications, impoundment land appraisals, partial takings for negotiated settlements and expropriations. This position ensures compliance with the Canadian Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (CUSPAP) and will provide other real estate advisory services.

As The Senior Appraiser,you Will

- Prepare, complete and review all appraisal types, primarily commercial and significantly complex and politically sensitive appraisals for the City of Winnipeg acquisitions, sales, expropriations and other related requirements.
- Defend appraisals before Standing Committees of the City, Land Value Appraisal Commission, Court of Queen’s Bench and Arbitration Tribunals.






- Provide technical expertise, coaching and training to the Branch and staff in appraisal methods and techniques.
- Maintain suitable databases and records necessary for provision of a professional real property appraisal service.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

- Full accreditation as an Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI).
- Significant appraisal work experience including a minimum of 3-5 years of experience dealing with commercial, industrial, expropriation and investment lands as an Accredited Appraiser.
- Litigation experience as an expert appraisal witness.
- Experience analyzing problems,





appraisal/accounting and other evidence generated by a multitude of disciplines as they relate to Real Property matters and to understand the implications thereof; and to generate alternative courses of action and recommendations supported by sound appraisal and business practices.
- Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations including under Council or Committee review, litigation, cross-examination, and dealing with irate clients.
- Strong written communication skills including preparation of professional level correspondence, appraisals and administrative reports.
- Strong verbal communication skills including effective defense presentation and coaching of staff.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work in a deadline driven environment.
- Proficient in all methods of appraisal.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Office,





Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and appraisal databases.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels within the department, individuals from other departments, external contacts and the general public.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to coach and train staff.
- IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions Of Employment







- The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
- A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit https://www.winnipeg.ca/police/services/online-record-checks .
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License. The successful applicant will be required to provide a driver’s notice in force document upon request.
- The successful applicant will be required to provide a vehicle for transportation while on City business, subject to the terms and conditions of the City Transportation Policy.






- Must maintain designation in accordance with the Appraisal Institute of Canada.
- Must possess and maintain a Membership in AIC and meet the Continuing Professional Development requirements to maintain their Member Status.

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

- Current resume (Required).
- Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
- Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 .

Hours of Work: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Employee Group: WAPSO

Position Reports To: Supervisor of Property Management and Appraisals

- Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine their knowledge, abilities and skills as they relate to the qualifications of the position.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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