Appraiser - Applicant Pool for Various Saskatchewan Locations

SAMA is the recognized leader and authority on property assessment, and Saskatchewan's service provider of choice.  SAMA develops, regulates, and delivers a stable, cost-effective assessment system that is accurate, up-to-date, universal, equitable and understandable.

This competition will establish an Applicant Pool which will be used to fill Appraiser positions that become vacant throughout any of our eight locations in Saskatchewan for a period of six (6) months. In your application, please identify your location(s) of interest from the following regional offices: Melfort, Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current, Weyburn, Yorkton.

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will join SAMA’s Assessment Services Division in a full-time position and can expect to be working in both a field and office environment. Typical responsibilities of an Appraiser will include:

• Collecting and verifying assessment valuation and sales data through physical inspection of property and interviews with property owners;
• Applying mass appraisal principles and procedures to determine values of residential, commercial, and industrial properties;
• Inputting and processing collected valuation data into the Agency’s mass appraisal computer system;
• Researching and responding to enquiries from the general public and government officials.

 Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Formal assessment education, a university degree or a post-secondary diploma from a recognized institution.  
• Excellent public relations and communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgement to make sound decisions.  
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook). 
• A valid class five (5) driver’s licence are position requirements.

Both a cover letter and resume will be used in the screening process. 

Candidates under consideration may be required to participate in a numeracy, mathematical, and/or computer proficiency assessment to determine position suitability.

For external candidates, employment with the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal record check.

Benefits:

SAMA offers an attractive benefits package focusing on work/life balance.  Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Vacation leave and Earned Days Off;
• Defined contribution pension plan;
• Group life insurance coverage;
• Medical, dental and vision coverage as well as Health Care Spending Account; and
• Professional development and continuous training opportunities including financial assistant to obtain job specific education, designations, and professional membership fees.

Salary: $56,290 - $83,460 annually. Salary will be based on education and experience.

For more information about SAMA, please visit our website at www.sama.sk.ca.