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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:
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2006 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
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
To identify or change your interest codes, complete the Interests Exercise in CAREERinsite.
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 for this NOC group 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.
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A Quick Guide
You are born with abilities that help you process certain types of information and turn it into action. These abilities influence which skills you can learn more easily.
The abilities or aptitudes shown for this NOC group come from the General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB). The GATB measures 9 aptitudes. It groups them into 3 categories: mental, visual, and physical.
The abilities scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 being stronger.
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.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2011 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
This chart shows which job skills are currently in highest demand for this occupational group. It was created using this occupation's 14 most recent Alberta job postings, collected between Nov 17, 2021 and Sep 28, 2022.
Review these skills to learn:
| Attention to detail | 9 |
|---|---|
| Tasks: Draft legal correspondence and perform general office and clerical duties | 9 |
| Construction Specialization: Reliability | 8 |
| Construction Specialization: Accurate | 8 |
| Tasks: Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits | 8 |
| Tasks: Research records, court files and other legal documents | 8 |
| Tasks: Assist lawyers by interviewing clients, witnesses and other related parties, assembling documentary evidence, preparing trial briefs, and arranging for trials | 7 |
| Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses : In-house training from a law firm or law clerk program | 6 |
| Draft legal correspondence and perform general office and clerical duties | 5 |
| Other benefits: Free parking available | 5 |
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.
The following schools offer programs or courses that are related to this occupation but are not required to enter the field.
To expand or narrow your search for programs related to this occupation, visit Post-Secondary Programs.
Completing a program does not guarantee entrance into an occupation. Before enrolling in an education program, prospective students should look into various sources for education options and employment possibilities. For example, contact associations and employers in this field.
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.
Note
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For example, only some of the new positions to be created will be for this occupation. It also applies to other data for the NOC group such as number of people employed.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
Unless otherwise noted, the data shown here is for all industries and all regions in Alberta.
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.
To see the full survey data for this NOC group, visit the wage profile.
Other wage sources
To make an informed wage and salary decision, research other wage sources [pdf] to supplement this data.
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.
| Wages* | Low (5th percentile) | High (95th percentile) | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting | $19.78 | $38.46 | $30.57 | $30.77 |
| Overall | $25.00 | $43.59 | $38.16 | $38.46 |
| Top | $28.85 | $59.26 | $51.13 | $52.20 |
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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.
Pay brackets for hourly wages
| Public Administration | $77,134 |
|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific & Technical Services | $71,212 |
| ALL INDUSTRIES | $70,711 |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | $70,147 |
| Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Leasing | $49,401 |
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.