12203 – Assessors, business valuators and appraisers
TEER 2Occupations usually requiring a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2 years or more, or supervisory occupations
Lead statement
Assessors determine the value of land, businesses, estates and other real property, for purposes of sale, purchase, taxation and disposal of assets.
Main duties
- Assess value of land, building, structures, machinery, equipment and property improvements for purposes of taxation, grants and regional planning and prior to sale or purchase
- Review and analyze data such as past sales, title searches, engineering and alignment maps, soil maps, subdivision plans, water and sewer plans, leasing cost data and easements
- Explain assessment process to ratepayers.
- Collect and analyze financial records of a business, such as financial statements, budgets, projections and sales data, to assess its competitiveness or to estimate its market value
- Prepare reports for estate planning, matrimonial litigation, insurance and business losses
- Appear as an expert witness before courts, security regulators and other regulatory boards and commissions.
- Appraise value of property, building, industrial and commercial machinery and equipment and personal and household items
- Prepare appraisal reports for lending agencies, insurance companies, government departments, courts, attorneys, creditors, buyers or auctioneers.
Employment requirements
- Assessors require a college diploma in municipal assessment andaccreditation with the municipal assessment association of the province.
- Business valuators usually require a bachelor's degree or college diploma in accounting, business or commerce andaccreditation with the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators based on successful completion of its business and security valuation program.
- Appraisers require a college diploma or vocational training in the field of appraisal orseveral years of experience in a position related to the field of appraisal.
- In Quebec, membership with l'Ordre des évaluateurs agréés du Québec (OEAQ) is required to use the title chartered appraiser.
- Real estate appraisers usually require several years of experience as a real estate agent, right-of-way agent or property administrator and may require Canadian residential appraiser certification.
- Appraisers of residential, commercial or industrial property require accreditation with the Appraisal Institute of Canada.
Example job titles
municipal assessor · real estate assessor · business valuator · property valuator · valuation consultant · accredited appraiser · chartered appraiser · automobile appraiser · building appraiser · property appraiser
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $26.37 | $35.00 | $54.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $25.58 | $33.14 | $49.60 |
| Nova Scotia | $28.00 | $33.65 | $50.54 |
| New Brunswick | $22.36 | $34.53 | $42.00 |
| Quebec | $26.00 | $30.15 | $50.77 |
| Ontario | $26.37 | $33.65 | $50.00 |
| Manitoba | $23.08 | $35.46 | $41.21 |
| Saskatchewan | $25.39 | $38.00 | $47.33 |
| Alberta | $30.77 | $40.63 | $56.00 |
| British Columbia | $22.00 | $36.00 | $50.00 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.