Quality Assurance Specialist - Farm Assessments

AS5 Quality Assurance Specialist - Farm Assets

Regular/full-time

Municipal and Northern Relations

Assessment Services, Municipal Assessment and Advisory Services

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 41559

Salary(s):   AS5 $73,477.00 - $94,603.00 per year

Closing Date:   May 6, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and may remain in effect for 12 months. This competition may be used to appoint successful candidate(s) to current and future regular, term or acting status appointments in various locations subject to staffing approval.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Preference may be given to current employees of the Manitoba Public Service.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and resume.

Click here to access the application form

The department of Municipal and Northern Relations is looking for a qualified and highly motivated individual to fill the position of Quality Assurance Specialist – Farm Assessments, within the Property Assessment Services Branch under the Municipal Assessment and Advisory Services Division. The Department of Municipal and Northern Relations works with municipal partners to build strong and healthy communities. This includes building municipal capacity, supporting and improving delivery of property assessment services to all stakeholders, and strengthening collaboration and shared solutions with municipalities. The position is based out of Winnipeg.

The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefit package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave, and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers). The Department may provide support for any additional certifications and training required for this position.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Must be able to work overtime as required
• Must be able to travel throughout the assessment district
• Must have a valid full Class 5 Manitoba Driver's Licence

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Accreditation as an Assessor by the Association of Assessment Officers of Manitoba (AAOM), or an equivalent accrediting body. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Significant experience conducting inspections and reassessments of highly complex agricultural or farm properties as well as defending assessment outcomes before a formal body
• Strong knowledge of tools, strategies, and techniques to conduct, implement, and evaluate quality assurance functions on property assessment 
• Ability to continuously improve and adapt job tasks and processes in response to organizational priorities  
• Ability to make sound and logical decisions on complex issues concerning property assessments
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with staff, clients, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate simple to complex information and to conduct presentations before various audiences 
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to  communicate in writing simple to complex information to various audiences
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple competing demands in a fast-paced environment 
• Extensive knowledge of computer assessment programs to conduct the assessment functions 
• Experience supervising teams including: training, leading, coaching, and performance management

Duties:
You will be the front-line contact for dealing with or resolving farm valuation issues encountered by approximately sixty-five district staff working in assessment offices throughout the province. Using specialized skills and sound judgment and under minimal supervision, you will carry out immediate decisions on highly complex and technical issues about farm assessments on a day-to-day basis. You will also assist the Farm Valuation Coordinator in planning, implementing, and evaluating quality assurance processes and procedures, and training staff to ensure farm property assessments are accurate, fair, and equitable in all regions and municipalities. You will accompany staff in conducting inspections of complex farm properties and guide the appeal process. 

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and resume.  Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form.  The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment.  Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit, references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration. 

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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