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Nic Collins - Ontario Permanent Full Time | Contact Name: Nic Collins

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Nicholas J. Collins, A.I.M.A. Toronto, ON • • 548-788-4144 • linkedin.com/in/nic-j-collins PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Property valuation professional with four years at MPAC assessing residential and commercial properties across Ontario. A.I.M.A.-designated with practical working knowledge of the Three Approaches to Value, property appeal proceedings, and GIS mapping tools. Also brings supervisory experience managing teams of 12, hands-on construction and trades background, and a consistent track record of clear communication with property owners, legal representatives, and assessment officials. DESIGNATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS  Diploma in Urban Land Economics, University of British Columbia — In Progress  Associate Member, Institute of Municipal Assessors (A.I.M.A.) — Pursuing M.I.M.A. designation  Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Seneca College EDUCATION Athabasca University Athabasca, AB Bachelor of Commerce In Progress Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC Certificate in Real Property Assessment 2022 Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology Toronto, ON Diploma: Real Property Administration (Accelerated) 2022 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) Toronto & Kitchener, ON Property Assessor, Valuation and Customer Relations Sep 2022 – Dec 2025  Conducted high-volume residential and commercial property inspections to verify building data and structural integrity, feeding accurate data into Ontario’s provincial assessment system.  Applied the Three Approaches to Value (Cost, Direct Comparison, and Income) to calculate accurate property metrics in compliance with Ontario’s Assessment Act and CUSPAP standards.  Led complex investigations into building permits and property sales using GIS tools and authoritative databases, maintaining data integrity across a broad portfolio of assessments.  Represented the corporation in Requests for Reconsideration (RFRs) and formal appeals, presenting technical findings to property owners, legal representatives, and assessment officials using ADR methodologies.  Built an Excel-based tracking system to manage inspection progress and permit reconciliations, a tool my team now uses daily. Elections Ontario Guelph, ON Supervisor, Deputy Returning Officer May 2022 – Jun 2022  Managed a team of 12 staff to successfully operate a high-traffic election office serving 800+ voters, ensuring operational efficiency, security, and full regulatory compliance throughout election day.  Set up the polling floor layout to keep traffic moving, meet accessibility requirements, and give a team of 12 enough room to work efficiently through a busy election day.  Ran data tabulation and results reporting in real time, staying accurate under pressure with no margin for error.  Provided hands-on mentorship to staff on voting technology, software systems, and procedural compliance. Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) Vaughan, ON Field Placement Oct 2021  Engaged directly with assessors on MRA methodology, horizontal and vertical equity standards, and MPAC’s legislative requirements; gained foundational understanding of the Assessment Review Board process. The Home Depot Canada Toronto, ON Paint & Building Materials Associate Aug 2020 – Sep 2021  Delivered specialized advice to 30+ commercial and residential clients on paint selection, property deferred maintenance, and finishes, earning 5+ customer service recognition awards.  Cross-trained across construction departments and picked up working knowledge of materials and replacement costs. Welded Elements Toronto, ON Welding Apprentice May 2019 – Sep 2019  Inspected 150+ welding assignments and structural steel assemblies for quality and code compliance, gaining first-hand knowledge of building substructure that informs property inspection work today.