SI-5, Real Estate Appraisal Advisor, Vancouver, Victoria, Penticton/Kelowna, Prince George, BC (Virtual work options) - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

Job Description

For a description of key terms used on CRA job notices, go to Definitions for job seekers.About the jobGeneralSalary range: $87,815 to $105,702 (Please note the salary of this position is under review, as the current collective agreement expires on December 21, 2022.)Notable employment features:

• Appraisal Institute of Canada’s (AIC) insurance, dues, and Professional Practice Seminar (PPS) will be covered
• Currently, attendance of the PPS and the annual AIC conference is allowed during working hours
• Bi-weekly flex day option
• Work from home options
• Flexible working hours between 6 am and 6 pm
• Extended health care and dental benefits
• Pension
• Paid leaves available: vacation, family related, sick, personal days, bereavement
• Additional learning options available from attending seminars, university courses, and in house training programs. This is determined on a case by case basis.

Duties

• Prepare appraisal and consultation reports on all types of real estate including the most complex properties and other types of tangible assets.
• Review and evaluate the validity of the appraisal reports submitted by taxpayers in support of their estimates.
• Discuss and resolve difficult matters relating to valuation and participate in negotiations to reach a settlement acceptable to the Department and taxpayers.
• Provide assistance to the Department of Justice in preparing cases for court by explaining valuation issues, reviewing the taxpayers position, preparing narrative reports and questions for cross examination of opposing expert witnesses.
• Make court appearances as an expert witness in litigation that concerns real estate appraisals.
• Conduct studies, research, and maintain databases in order to establish and keep up to date reference sources and general guidelines on appraising various categories of real estate and tangible property.
• Provide service through promoting effective communication internally with the team, clients, management, and externally with taxpayers and their representatives.
• Conduct property inspections.
• Travel may be required throughout BC.

Do not miss out on your opportunity to work for one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada!This process will be used to staff available positions in Vancouver, Victoria, Penticton, Kelowna and/or Prince George. As a result, we will expect candidates appointed from this process to live within commuting distance of one of these locations. There are in office and virtual work options, with virtual options requiring occasional in office attendance. Any expenses (i.e. travel, relocation, etc.) related to relocation will be borne by the candidates themselves.Qualified members and former members of the Canadian Forces who receive an offer of employment are not entitled to relocation costs from the CRA. They may, however, be entitled to a final relocation from the Department of National Defence.CRA prioritizes diversity and inclusion and is firmly committed to providing a diverse workforce that reflects the population we serve. CRA’s National Employment Equity (EE) Staffing Strategy strives to eliminate EE gaps for the four EE designated groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women. Where an EE gap exists at the time of appointment, EE may be used as an appointment criterion for permanent and temporary appointments/staffing actions over six months made through this process.The pool established from this staffing process may be used to staff similar positions in any CRA office located within the Western Region.To applyWho can applyPersons living in Canada and Canadian citizens living abroad.Preference for appointment will be given to veterans, Canadian citizens and permanent residents.AND eligible veterans and Canadian Forces members.AND individuals with preferred status who live or work within the general rule of minimum distance of the position(s) being staffed.Essential staffing requirementsTo be eligible, you must meet the following requirements:EducationCurrently hold or will be eligible to obtain the Accredited Appraiser of the Canadian Institute (AACI) designation from the Appraisal Institute of Canada within the next 36 months or EA designation from the Ordre des évaluateurs Agrees du Quebec (O.E.A.Q).CRA will accept foreign credentials as long as they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian institution. Candidates with foreign designations must have their designation confirmed by a recognized Canadian professional association at the time of the poster closing date. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials.Experience

• A minimum of two years commercial real estate appraisal experience within the past five years. Preference may be given to individuals with more experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of programs, especially Word and Excel.

Application InstructionsYou must attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) when you submit your application.Describe in your CV how your experience relates to and meets the essential requirements noted in this job poster. The onus is on the candidate to demonstrate in your CV how you meet the experience requirement. Insufficient information may result in your application not being considered further. Your CV should be a maximum of three pages.Experience demonstrated in your application will be used for the screening for pre-requisite experience and may be used to evaluate staffing requirements identified this notice. Results from assessment staffing requirements may be used at appointment to select candidate(s) for employment opportunities.AssessmentEssential staffing requirements indicated below will be assessed during the process and may be used to identify candidates for positions.The following qualifications will be assessed using locally developed tools:

• Knowledge and application of real estate appraising (submission, interview, and/or written exam)
• Ability to prepare appraisal reports (submission and/or written exam)
• Professionalism (assessed throughout the entire staffing process)
• Ability to communicate in writing in English (submission and/or written exam)
• Ability to communicate orally in English (interview)
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Performance validation (reference check)

Two sample narrative commercial appraisal reports will be requested of successful candidates to evaluate:

• Knowledge and application of real estate appraising
• Ability to prepare appraisal reports
• Ability to present expert testimony

Virtual interview and/or testing sessions will be scheduled during weekdays. Candidates will be given appropriate notice and are expected to make themselves available for assessment when scheduled. Please note that there will be no rescheduling without extenuating circumstances. Candidates who do not present themselves at their scheduled sessions will not be considered further and deemed to have withdrawn from the process.Asset staffing requirements may also be assessed during the staffing process and may be used to identify candidates for positions.You will be notified in advance of any additional asset staffing requirement(s) to be utilized.Conditions of employment

• Level of personnel screening needed: Reliability Status which includes a criminal record check.
• Valid Driver’s license or personal mobility to a degree normally associated with the possession of a driver’s license
• Willingness to relocate at your own expense within commuting distance of a CRA office in Vancouver, Kelowna, Penticton, Victoria, or Prince George.

Want to know moreWe encourage you to read Important information on staffing at the CRA to find out more about staffing processes and how to apply.The CRA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. To find out more, consult Employment equity, diversity and inclusion at the CRA. We encourage you to complete the Employment Equity (EE) Staffing questionnaire as part of your application if you wish to be considered for staffing actions using the EE staffing requirement in this process. Your questionnaire response will be retained on file for the duration of the staffing process. If you do not complete the questionnaire, you will not be considered for any staffing actions using the EE staffing requirement in this process. If you decide to modify your response or fill out this questionnaire at a later date, please notify the contact listed at the bottom of this notice of job opportunity.CRA employees support the economic and social well-being of Canadians, and build public trust. We have high expectations, and our employees are held to the standards of conduct outlined in our Code of integrity and professional conduct and Directive on conflict of interest, gifts and hospitality, and post-employment.Candidate Contact InformationInformation regarding the status of your application will be communicated via the candidate profile on the CRA Careers site.Candidates are solely responsible for ensuring that they read any messages related to this staffing process and meet any deadlines specified throughout the duration of this staffing process. Failure to do so may result in your application not being given further consideration at that stage of this staffing process.Your candidate profile allows you to include an email address to receive courtesy message notifications related to this staffing process. If you do not have access to your correspondence email address because you are out of the office or your email address changes, etc., it is your responsibility to ensure that you update your candidate profile so that you can receive courtesy message notifications and meet any deadlines specified.Message notifications are issued as a courtesy. Even if you do not receive a message notification, you are responsible for meeting all deadlines specified throughout the duration of this staffing process. As a result, we recommend that you periodically access your candidate profile to ensure that you have read any messages related to this staffing process.ContactIf you have any questions, please contact:Name: Justin Allin, AACI, P.AppEmail address: justin.allin@cra-arc.gc.caQuick Apply

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