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Land Titles Examiner, Title Examiner
In Canada, the federal government groups and organizes occupations based on a National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. This alis occupation may not reflect the entire NOC group it is part of. Data for the NOC group can apply across multiple occupations.
The NOC system is updated every 5 years to reflect changes in the labour market. Government forms and labour market data may group and refer to an occupation differently, depending on the system used. Here is how this occupation has been classified over time:
| Starting | $28.30 |
|---|---|
| Overall | $36.59 |
| Top | $44.38 |
Interest in compiling information when searching for and studying records and documents
Interest in assisting lawyers by interviewing clients, witnesses and other related parties, and arranging for trials
Interest in researching records, court files and other legal documents, and assembling documentary evidence
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.
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In general, land titles analysts:
Other daily duties include answering questions and inquiries from the public and stakeholders, and also registering priority or time-dependent documents. While some of the tasks are repetitive, all of the above duties carry responsibility.
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.
Land titles analysts need:
They should enjoy work that is secure, follows a predictable routine and requires a high degree of accuracy.
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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There is currently no provincial legislation regulating this occupation in Alberta.
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.
In Alberta, the 4211: Paralegal and related occupations occupational group is expected to have an above-average annual growth of 2% from 2019 to 2023. In addition to job openings created by employment turnover, 77 new positions are forecasted to be created within this occupational group each year.
| Wages* | Low (5th percentile) | High (95th percentile) | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting | $18.46 | $41.54 | $28.30 | $27.66 |
| Overall | $22.46 | $51.92 | $36.59 | $35.21 |
| Top | $26.00 | $62.31 | $44.38 | $44.45 |
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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.
High Reliability, represents a CV of less than or equal to 6.00% and 30 survey observations and/or represents 50% or more of all estimated employment for the occupation.
| Professional, Scientific & Technical Services | $69,637 |
|---|---|
| ALL INDUSTRIES | $68,510 |
| Public Administration | $68,106 |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | $60,047 |
| Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Leasing | $43,866 |
Updated Mar 04, 2021. 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.