Job requirements Assistant Appraiser in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as an assistant appraiser in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Assessors, valuators and appraisers (NOC 12203).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Assessors require a college diploma in municipal assessment and accreditation with the municipal assessment association of the province.
  • Business valuators usually require a bachelor's degree or college diploma in accounting, business or commerce and accreditation 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 or several 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.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Accredited Municipal Or Provincial Assessors
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Appraiser (real Estate)
Regulated

Québec

Job title Chartered Appraiser
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Appraiser (assessment)
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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