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Land Titles Analyst
Land titles analysts examine land-related documents as they are presented to the land titles office for registration.
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Avg. Salary $72,289.00
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Avg. Wage $36.65
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Minimum Education 1 year post-secondary
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Outlook Down
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Employed 3,800
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In Demand Lower
Also Known As
Land Titles Examiner, Title Examiner
Skills Shortage
Employers that Recruited in the Last 2 Years
57%
57%
Average Wage
Starting
Overall
Top
Average Wage
| Starting | $31.79 |
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| Overall | $36.65 |
| Top | $46.38 |
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Certification Not Regulated
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Strength Required Lift up to 5 kg
NOC & Interest Codes
The Land Titles Analyst is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).
Legal Assistants and Paralegals in Law Firms
NOC code: 4211.1
- METHODICAL
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Interest in compiling information when searching for and studying records and documents
- SOCIAL
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Interest in assisting lawyers by interviewing clients, witnesses and other related parties, and arranging for trials
- INNOVATIVE
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Interest in researching records, court files and other legal documents, and assembling documentary evidence
Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide
The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation.
It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.
Duties
Updated Jan 30, 2017
In general, land titles analysts:
- determine whether or not land-related documents can be registered under the provisions of the Land Titles Act (PDF) and other legislation
- determine whether transfers, mortgages, caveats, liens, transmissions, leases, writs, easements and other documents conform to the appropriate legislation, and ensure that all other required documents are either on record or accompany the document to be registered
- accept documents for registration and assess the appropriate fees, or prepare a rejection notice explaining why the documents are not acceptable
- ensure that all appropriate data is entered to create new title records or to update existing ones
While some of the tasks are repetitive, all of the above duties carry responsibility.
Working Conditions
Updated Jan 30, 2017
Land titles analysts use computers and the Alberta Land Titles Automation (ALTA) system. They work 36.25 hours a week, Monday through Friday, in busy regional office environments located in Edmonton or Calgary. In Edmonton, analysts are offered compressed work week options in which they may work slightly more than 8 hours per day to receive 1 day off every second week.
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Strength Required Lift up to 5 kg
Skills & Abilities
Updated Jan 30, 2017
Land titles analysts need to possess:
- analytical and research skills
- attention to detail
- the ability to work independently, with minimal surepvision
- the ability to communicate well.
They should enjoy work that is secure, follows a predictable routine and requires a high degree of accuracy.
Educational Requirements
Updated Jan 30, 2017
Land titles analysts require a certificate or diploma in a related field plus experience examining documents for adherence to legislated requirements, or related land experience. Education or training in paralegal studies is a definite asset.
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Employment & Advancement
Updated Jan 30, 2017
Below-average occupational growth is expected in Alberta for 2016 to 2020. Job openings are a result of employment turnover and newly created positions.
Land titles analysts are hired through a 6-month internship program that includes a training and development period. Interns are expected to gain an understanding of the effects of legal documents, exercise sound judgment and display a high level of accuracy and strong decision-making ability.
This occupation has 4 levels of responsibility. In the entry level, successful interns are given further training on the job, then enrolled in an in-house intermediate paralegal training program that consists of about 20 hours of classroom instruction spread over several weeks.
Land titles analysts remain at the entry level for a minimum of 1 year. At that point, provided they have successfully completed the training program and their job performance is satisfactory, they may be promoted to the full working level. At the full working level, they are eligible to enrol in an advanced paralegal training program in which they study cases related to land titles.
After a minimum of 2 years at the full working level and completion of the advanced training program, land titles analysts may progress to the advanced working level.
Beyond the advanced working level, land titles analysts may progress to the supervisory level, but advancement opportunities are limited.
Wage & Salary
Updated Jan 30, 2017
Hourly Wage
For full-time and part-time employees
- Low
- High
- Average
- Median
Starting
Overall
Top
| Wages* | Low (5th percentile) | High (95th percentile) | Average | Median |
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| Starting | $17.58 | $42.00 | $31.79 | $33.32 |
| Overall | $24.74 | $44.00 | $36.65 | $36.95 |
| Top | $31.81 | $53.00 | $46.38 | $50.60 |
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* All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production) and other forms of compensation.
B: Good Reliability
Data Reliability Code Definition
Good Reliability, represents a CV of between 6.01% and 15.00% and/or fewer than 30 survey observations and/or if survey observations represent less than 50% of all estimated employment for the occupation.
Industry Information
| ALBERTA, ALL INDUSTRIES | $72,289.00 |
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| Health Care & Social Assistance | $71,011.00 |
| Public Administration | $67,033.00 |
| Professional, Scientific & Technical Services | $54,861.00 |
| Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Leasing | $53,245.00 |
Skills Shortage
Employers that Recruited in the Last 2 Years
57%
57%
Recruiting Employers that Experienced Hiring Difficulties
36%
36%
Employers with Unfilled Vacancies of over 4 Months
8%
8%
2015 Vacancy Rate
1%
Related High School Subjects
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English Language Arts
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Business, Administration, Finance and IT
- Information Processing
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Health, Recreation and Human Services
- Legal Studies
Related Post-Secondary Field of Study
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Updated Jan 30, 2017. The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Salary, employment outlook and educational program information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making any career decisions.
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