Residential Appraiser (SI-03) – Greater Toronto Area (GTA) - Central Ontario Region.

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We encourage you to complete the EE Staffing questionnaire as part of your application if you wish to be considered for appointments using the EE staffing requirement in this process. Also, ensure that you have provided consent in the EE staffing questionnaire for your EE information to be used for screening or selection. If you do not complete the questionnaire, you will not be considered for any appointments 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 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 over six months made through this process.

This opportunity will require the candidate to occasionally physically report into one of the following CRA office locations:

• North York: 5001 Yonge Street
• Scarborough: 200 Town Centre Court
• Mississauga: 5800 Hurontario Street
• Toronto: 1 Front Street West/25 St. Clair East

Why work at the Canada Revenue Agency?

For six (6) consecutive years, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. We excel in the areas of employee engagement and performance, training and skills development, community involvement, health and family benefits well-being, diversity and inclusion, and much more.

The mission of the CRA is to administer tax, benefits, and related programs, and ensure compliance on behalf of governments across Canada, thereby contributing to the ongoing economic and social well-being of Canadians.

The CRA offers some of the most sought-after benefit programs, career development opportunities, in addition to competitive rates of pay, among others:

• Flexible schedules to find the balance that is right for you between your work and your personal life;
• Generous vacation leave as well as other leave provisions (ie. family-related, sick days, etc).;
• A healthcare plan which covers many of life's events: medical, prescription drugs, vision care, dental care, out-of-province medical expenses and hospitalizations, etc.;
• Access to an advantageous pension plan;
• A workplace that supports workforce diversity and the development of talents.

For more information on working for the CRA, view our promotional video: The Canada Revenue Agency – We're More Than Just Taxes.

What is the intent of this staffing process?

This staffing process will be used to fill the position of a Residential Appraiser with a qualified candidate with the relevant minimum experience for the Central Ontario (GTA) real estate appraisal team.

A few Residential Appraiser key activities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare appraisal reports and consultation reports, on all types of residential properties, such reports to comply with the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) Canadian Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (CUSPAP)
• Review and complete the examination of residential appraisal reports as submitted by taxpayers, to the standards of the AIC CUSPAP
• Act as an expert witness in court and provide consultative services to the Tax Services Offices.

To accomplish your work, you will have to interact with various internal and external stakeholders within the Agency. You will also have to travel on a regular basis to inspect properties and carry out Subject site inspections.

Please note that this process will be used to staff positions in GTA - Central Ontario Region only. If you are a candidate from the general public, you will have to pay for any expenses related to your participation in this staffing process, as well as any relocation costs if you receive an offer of employment from this process. 

Qualified members and former members of the Canadian Armed 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.

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as the closing date and time on this notice of job opportunity may change.

Linguistic Profile: English Essential

Who can apply?

Persons living in Canada and Canadian citizens and permanent residents living abroad.

Preference for appointment will be given to veterans, Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

AND eligible veterans and Canadian Armed Forces members

AND individuals with preferred status who live or work within the general rule of minimum distance of the position(s) being staffed.

Virtual reporting may be possible, if operational requirements permit.

Applicants from the general public who do not meet the criteria required to apply on this staffing process will not be considered and will not be contacted. All applicants must have the requisite qualifications and experience to be considered for this process.

Essential staffing requirements

To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements:

Education

• Meet the CRA's minimum education standard for SI – Social Science Support

AND Who has gained or is actively working towards gaining:

• The CRA (Canadian Residential Appraiser) designation from the Appraisal Institute of Canada

Candidates are encouraged to submit their online application, education credentials and all required documents as soon as possible. Candidates will be screened against the prerequisite staffing requirements on an on-going basis. If you meet the prerequisite staffing requirements, you may be invited to an assessment.

Experience

Have experience in:

• Relevant and varied work experience in residential appraisals within Large Urban Areas in Canada. This experience should also include the writing of residential appraisal reports of various sizes and complexities, which comply with the Appraisal Institute of Canada - Canadian Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. This experience must have been acquired within the last 5 years. Furthermore, this experience does not need to have been acquired after gaining the CRA Designation. If you believe to be qualified for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply and describe your experience and education in greater detail.

Applicants must submit the following attachments with their online application via the careers portal:

• A résumé which includes a career work history covering the last five years at minimum, organizations you were employed by and titles of positions occupied, and list of duties/responsibilities/involvement of the position(s) and the names and contact phone numbers of supervisors as references.
• A copy of your Member of good standing with the Appraisal Institute of Canada Letter.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance during an assessment, such as a test or interview, you may require an accommodation, and we encourage you to ask for it. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. If we invite you to be assessed, we will send you more information on how to request accommodation measures throughout this staffing process.

Each request will be individually reviewed. You will be asked to provide information regarding your limitations to be reviewed by a trained assessment accommodation advisor. If needed, professional documentation may be requested to determine the appropriate accommodation measures.  All information will be kept confidential. 

For examples of assessment accommodations, please visit: Accommodation during an assessment as a candidate.

What is the next step?

In this staffing process, assessments may occur at any time after applications are submitted. We may assess candidates in batches as they apply and depending on specific experience. You are expected to check your Candidate Profile periodically to review correspondence related to this process, including the time prior to the closing date of the job poster. Candidates are expected to make themselves available for assessment when scheduled. Failure to attend your scheduled assessment may result in the rejection of your application. Assessments will only be rescheduled for exceptional circumstances and supporting documentation may be requested by the Staffing Board. The Staffing Board will make these decisions on a case by case basis.

IMPORTANT: All interactions throughout this staffing process, including email communications, may be reviewed by the staffing board to ensure candidates act in accordance with the CRA's Core Values. Candidates who contravene one or more of the CRA's Core Values throughout the course of this staffing process may not be considered further. Candidates also need to continue meeting the essential staffing requirements to continue in the staffing process.

Essential requirements

The essential staffing requirements indicated below will be assessed during the staffing process and will be used to identify candidates for positions.

• Interview
• Performance validation and/or Reference Check

Asset staffing requirements

The asset staffing requirements indicated below may be assessed during the staffing process and may be used to identify candidates for positions.

• Qualifications
• Specific experience
• Additional education or training
• Location
• Start date
• Employment Equity

Additional asset staffing requirements may also be identified, assessed, and used as part of this staffing process. Any additional asset requirements will be communicated to candidates prior to being used.

Conditions of employment

• Reliability/Security: Reliability Status
• Willingness to work overtime
• Willingness to travel
• Valid Driver's license or personal mobility to a degree normally associated with the possession of a driver's license
• Member of good standing with the Appraisal Institute of Canada
• Physically work from one of the following CRA office locations below:

- North York: 5001 Yonge Street
- Scarborough: 200 Town Centre Court
- Mississauga: 5800 Hurontario Street
- Toronto: 1 Front Street West/25 St. Clair East

We encourage you to read Important information on staffing at the CRA to find out more about staffing processes and how to apply.

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.

We 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.

Name: Carole Cowper
Email address: Carole.Cowper@cra-arc.gc.ca