Job Description

BC Assessment is currently looking for temporary Data Collectors in our Nelson and Cranbrook offices! This 6-month opportunity is great for someone looking to begin or grow their career in property assessment.

We acknowledge that BC Assessment’s offices are located on the traditional unceded territories of the First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples across BC. We are honoured to be able to live, work and play on this land.

Who we are

As a Provincial Crown Corporation, our enduring purpose is to support communities through independent excellence in property assessments. Our people are the key to our success – they drive our business, bring our values to life and help build communities. We value BC and also, truly value our people.

Who you are

We are looking for someone with attention to detail, who can interpret and record data effectively. Ideally, you have strong skills in both written and verbal communications, and provide stellar customer service. Understanding virtual collaboration tools and computer applications is important, as well as the ability to work effectively within a team and take direction well. Our preferred candidate holds a valid BC Driver’s license and is excited about exploring new areas within BC.

What you’ll get to do

Roll Preparation and Defence:
• Perform inspections on new properties or changes to existing properties, collects and inputs property information into database.
• Check document accuracy, analyzes and updates home documentation, responds to inquiries.
• Receive building plan/sketches, tracks and enters incoming responses received, assists and supports the appeal process.
• Perform area calculations from building plans or aerial photos using dot grids or area calculation software.

General Administration:
• Mail distribution and preparation, reconciles invoices, and tracks property documentation.
• Maintain a multi-user electronic filing system by filing, storing and/or retrieving a variety of documents; archives and disposes of documents.
• Update address changes, filing, uses different software’s to format and keyboard documentation.
• Develop and format spreadsheets, graphs, charts, forms and PDFs.
• Contribute to administrative improvements and changes.

Quality Assurance:
• Verify ownership information and data, reviews and verifies accuracy of vendor or property information.

​Customer Service and Other Duties:
• Answer or refer questions, aid clients with the completion of forms and applications by explaining and instructing clients with various programs, receives and tracks enquires from property owners, functions as a front-line customer service representative to property owners and others.
• Conduct routine internal data audits; reviews and corrects coding or data errors.

A valid BC Driver’s license is required for this role. This critical role may involve travel of up to 6-12 weeks per year, depending on location.

Discover more about the role of Data Collector and the important work they do!

This position is included in the bargaining unit.

Location: Nelson and Cranbrook, BC
Compensation: $28.5111 to $33.4925 hourly*
Competition Close Date: Friday, July 18, 2025 @ 11:59PM (PDT)

*The compensation range above is based on the salary schedule outlined in the CUPE 1767 Collective Agreement. Successful candidates typically start at the minimum of the range (Step 1), with the opportunity to receive an increment after 12 months of service.

What you bring to the team

Education
• Completion of Grade 12 (High School Diploma).
• Possess a valid BC Driver’s License (Class 5 or 7).
• Post-secondary business courses and training in computer software and hardware would be an asset.
• Courses such as building construction, assessment/appraisal, surveying, AutoCAD and/or engineering, or other related disciplines would be an asset.

Experience
• Some experience in building construction, drafting, estimating, real estate, AutoCAD or other allied field would be an asset.
• Relevant customer service experience would be an asset.
• Clerical experience would be an asset.

Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Why you’ll love it here

We are proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers! We offer competitive benefits for our employees:
• Work-life balance – 35-hour work weeks, hybrid work options and flexible work schedules.
• Public Service Pension Plan – one of the best in Canada, allowing you to plan for your future.
• Health and Wellness – generous extended health and dental benefits through Pacific Blue Cross and an Employee Assistance Program to help support our employees overall well-being.
• Employee Discounts – access to the discount store for discounts on hotel stays, technology and a bus pass through the BC Transit ProPASS program.
• Career development – we want you to grow and learn with us! We provide ongoing learning, leadership development and career development scholarship program.

At BC Assessment, we believe that a strong and healthy culture creates an environment for our people to thrive, and that it delivers value and performance to the people of British ​Columbia. Our values include:​ ​​

​We are here for each other
We own our experience
We are one team
We are dedicated learners​

Our commitment to you

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to everyone and not limited to those with any abilities or disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you require assistance or an accommodation, please contact us.

We acknowledge that many people have fluctuating access needs and that submitting job applications can be difficult. If there is anything in this job posting that is confusing or unclear, please let us know. We are happy to provide alternate forms to submit your application or respond to other access needs.

One of BC Assessment’s core values is that we are here for each other. We build relationships based on genuine support and care. We respect each other as individuals with different identities, experiences and views. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and supporting the success of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to) Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, or expressions, members of underrepresented groups and other intersectional identities.

What else you should know
• Please complete the full application for this position, including your education, certifications and experience that are relevant to and/or required per the stated qualifications. If you are an internal employee, please ensure that your employee profile contains your relevant education and experience.
• Upload your resume and cover letter; once you submit your application, you will not be able to add documents.
• If a questionnaire is present, please complete it fully. Responses may be used to shortlist candidates against the stated job requirements.
• All BC Assessment employees must live in British Columbia. If you do not currently reside in, or live within commuting distance of the location(s) of the position to which you are applying, please make clear your relocation intentions as part of your cover letter.

What’s next
• Pre-employment assessments to be sent out the week of July 21st.
• Interviews are scheduled for the week of August 11th.
• Offers of employment are conditional upon a satisfactory Background Check, two satisfactory reference checks and proof of qualifications and/or supporting documentation (e.g. copies of certificates, diplomas, degrees, driver’s license).

Required languages: English

Education level: Completion of Grade 12 (High School Diploma)

Required skills: Customer service, written and verbal communication, attention to detail, teamwork, data entry, organized, Microsoft Office

Additional skills / Assets: Some experience in building construction, drafting, estimating, real estate, AutoCAD or other allied field would be an asset

Closest intersection: Nelson Office: Victoria Street and Stanley Street Cranbrook Office: Cranbrook Street North and 2 Street North