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Appraiser, Equipment Appraiser
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.
2006 NOC
2006 NOC-S
2011 NOC
2016 NOC
2021 NOC
2023 OaSIS
Personal property appraisers may provide an opinion of value for several types of personal property. Or they may specialize in goods such as:
Equipment appraisers provide an opinion of value for automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, and associated support equipment.
Duties and responsibilities vary depending on the area of specialty. In general, personal property and equipment appraisers inspect and research the items they’re appraising. They strive to provide an unbiased opinion of value for goods in people’s homes, businesses, or other places. They:
Personal property and equipment appraisers work in settings ranging from remote worksites, equipment yards, and farm sheds to high-rise office towers.
Their hours of work vary. Those employed by insurance companies, lending institutions, or auction houses may work standard office hours with occasional evening or weekend work. Self-employed appraisers often work long, irregular hours that include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Personal property and equipment appraisers may have to deal with biased information. They may face pressure from property owners who want to influence appraised values.
Work in some areas, like antique automobiles, may be seasonal.
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 analyzing information for appraisal purposes when searching public records of sales, leases, assessments and other transactions
Interest in submitting reports to corroborate appraised value of properties and in determining future values based on study of location, trends, impending changes and other potential influences
Interest in speaking with people to collect data and information used when appraising value of properties
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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.
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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.
Personal property and equipment appraisers need:
They should enjoy analyzing information while being mindful of bias. They should like dealing with all kinds of people.
Personal property and equipment appraiser is not an entry-level occupation. Most appraisers have a combination of related post-secondary education and years of experience in their area or areas of specialty.
For example, fine art appraisers need a bachelor’s or master’s degree in art history, plus experience in art galleries or museums. Jewellery appraisers need a diploma or certificate from a recognized school, plus related work experience. Equipment appraisers need years of related sales and hands-on technical experience.
An appraiser’s background may be examined in court to establish whether they make a credible expert witness.
Prospective appraisers should discuss their career and education plans with people working in the relevant field before enrolling in an education program. Post-secondary schools throughout Canada and the United States offer certificate, diploma, and degree programs, and university transfer programs.
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.
Certification is not required as there is currently no provincial legislation regulating this occupation. However, voluntary certification, and accreditation from major appraiser associations is considered highly valuable.
Source: 2021-2025 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Personal property and equipment appraisers may work for:
Self-employed appraisers may provide services for any of the above. They may provide an opinion of value on property before owners:
Personal property and equipment appraisers usually start their careers in other occupations. They move into the appraisal field after gaining related expertise. Previous experience in an industry or market segment makes appraisers credible in their chosen field. For example, they may start in new or used goods retail outlets, auction houses, museums, or art galleries.
In large organizations, experienced appraisers may move into supervisory or management positions. For self-employed appraisers, advancement often results from gaining a reputation and building a larger client base.
This section shows the industries where the majority of people in this occupation work. The data is based on the 2016 Census.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
In the 1314: Assessors, valuators and appraisers occupational group, 86.7% of people work in:
Employment outlook is influenced by a wide variety of factors including:
In Alberta, the 1314: Assessors, valuators and appraisers occupational group is expected to have a below-average annual growth of 1.9% from 2021 to 2025. In addition to job openings created by employment turnover, 14 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.
Source: 2021-2025 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Employment turnover is expected to increase as members of the baby boom generation retire over the next few years.
Appraisers’ earnings vary a lot depending on the types of property they appraise and their experience and qualifications.
Self-employed appraisers charge a fee for each appraisal. This is based on the time it takes, the distance travelled, and the type of report required. Self-employed appraisers must pay business overhead costs from their earnings. They should also purchase errors-and-omissions insurance.
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 | $19.23 | $44.87 | $31.91 | $30.18 |
| Overall | $30.18 | $57.85 | $36.34 | $30.18 |
| Top | $33.65 | $67.67 | $50.69 | $51.92 |
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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
| ALL INDUSTRIES | $73,433 |
|---|---|
| Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Leasing | $80,980 |
| Professional, Scientific & Technical Services | $65,147 |
| Public Administration | $97,876 |
American Society of Appraisers (ASA) website: www.appraisers.org
Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) website: www.aicanada.ca
Canadian Personal Property Appraisers Group (CPPAG) website: www.cppag.com
Equipment Appraisers Association of North America (EAANA) website: eaana.org
International Society of Appraisers (ISA) website: www.isa-appraisers.org
International Society of Appraisers (ISA) - Canadian Chapter website: www.isa-appraisers.ca
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) website: najaappraisers.com
RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) website: www.rics.org
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Updated Mar 31, 2022. 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.
