The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), supports capable, accountable and self-directed community governments providing a safe, sustainable and healthy environment for community residents.

The Junior Property

Assessor is responsible for learning how to complete, maintain and defend property assessments in the NWT. In this position, you will provide administrative technical level service in the administration and implementation of the property assessment function, learning to assess various types of improvements and properties under the guidance of Senior Assessment Staff while also taking online relevant assessment courses from the University of British Columbia.

The Junior Property

Assessor works in a team workplace, where the respective goals and objectives are coordinated with the entire staff of MACA Assessment service section. In this position, you will learn to work with other GNWT departments, Government of Canada agencies, real estate appraisal companies, contractors, law firms, property tax agents, community governments and the general public. The position contributes to the consistency and transparency in the treatment of the public in the property assessment process, with the objectives of fewer appeals to the board of revision, and an accurate assessment database for use in the collection of property taxation.

Ability to acquire knowledge of property assessment theories, principles,



and practices; Ability to acquire a technical level of knowledge in analyzing, identifying, and valuing standard methods and types of construction, cost of construction, quality of construction materials, and workmanship of construction. A high school diploma. a valid class 5 driver's license; enrollment in an accredited online certificate program in Real Property Assessment at the time of hire.

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check.A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License Travel The incumbent in this position will be required to travel up to 6 times per year and will be required travel by small plane to remote settlements. Diversity and Inclusion If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process. The salary for this position starts at $42.17 per hour (approximately $82,232 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

📌 Junior Property Assessor (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife