HOW TO GET THERE
Typical pathway
A typical route starts with secondary school courses in English, math, business, and computer use. After graduation, many people take a college certificate or diploma in appraisal, property assessment, insurance, or a related business field, while some specialize later in real estate or another area. Some employers also value co-op, internship, or entry-level office experience in property, insurance, or financial services. Strong writing, research, and attention to detail help with preparing clear appraisal reports. Requirements can vary by employer, province, and specialization, so workers often build skills and knowledge on the job.
THE WORK
What you may do
Legacy duties
- Appraise value of property, building, industrial and commercial machinery and equipment and personal and household items
- Prepare appraisal reports for lending agencies, insurance companies, government departments, courts, attorneys, creditors, buyers or auctioneers.
- Appraisers may specialize in a specific type of appraisal such as real estate appraisal.