Job requirements Canadian Residential Appraiser (CRA) in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a Canadian residential appraiser (CRA) 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.
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
Regulatory body:
Alberta Assessors Association (AAA)
Nova Scotia
Job title
Appraiser (real Estate)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Nova Scotia Real Estate Appraisers Association
Québec
Job title
Chartered Appraiser
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ordre des évaluateurs agréés du Québec
Saskatchewan
Job title
Appraiser (assessment)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan Assessment Appraisers’ Association
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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