Career Opportunities at BC Assessment

Work Examples

• Correctly classifies residential properties [AA BC Reg 438/81 Class 01 portion]
• Can provide definition of ‘Actual Value’ and ‘fee simple’
• Knows policy on release of information to residential property owners
• Application of basic exemptions e.g. ALR
• Knows relevant dates from Assessment legislation [e.g. AA sect. 18]
• Knows “Standard of Conduct” policy

• Understanding of statutory and permissive exemptions [LGA sect 339 & 341]
• Proficient in defining Actual Value [AA 19(1)] and freehold vs. leasehold interests in land
• Ability to reference Case Law (including PAAB) on basic principles e.g. equity, market value, classification, exemptions
• Knows policy on release of information to owners and agents of non-residential property e.g. letter of agency and tenant request, Physical Inventory Disclosure Regulation (BC Reg 434/98).
• Understands the criteria for each property class [AA BC Reg 438/81]
• Understands issues on the dissemination of information
• Knowledge of alternate assessment and taxation methodologies

• Understanding the application of the exemptions for more complex situations and OIC classes for all properties [e.g. Pollution Abatement Exemptions LGA 339(1)(p)&(q)]
• Understands the criteria for the administration of the acts & regs., including exemption of moderately complex situations
• Thorough knowledge of case law (including PAAB decisions) on current issues
• Thorough knowledge of valuation policy e.g. site contamination, non-realty value etc.
• Thorough understanding of the handling of sensitive information e.g. income data, details of sale
• Knowledge of developing issues and trends in other jurisdictions related to assessment matters

• Ability to provide impact analysis
• Understands global market conditions, trends and external influences on BCA policy and legislation e.g. media reports, conferences, World Valuation Congress, I.A.A.O., STOCAP
• Knowledge of alternate assessment and taxation methodologies