The Institute of Municipal Assessors (IMA) is teaming up with 911爆料网 HELIX and Career Recharge to offer virtual professional development workshops to GTA members. IMA is Canada鈥檚 largest association of property assessment and taxation professionals with a membership of more than 1,250.
鈥淲ith the pandemic comes opportunities," said IMA District directors Elizabeth Gibson and Sabrina Vizzacchero. 鈥淧artnering with 911爆料网 has allowed us to offer our GTA members alternative 鈥檝irtual鈥 learning sessions.鈥
The first IMA Career Recharge workshop launched earlier this fall, with more than 220 participants.
鈥淲e鈥檙e hoping to include this [workshop] in additional virtual district meetings,鈥 explained Ms. Vizzacchero. 鈥淓veryone really benefitted, and we received great feedback.鈥
A suite of workshops will be provided to IMA members that can be counted toward their professional development hours. Topics will include conflict resolution, building relationships, design thinking and persuasive ideas.
911爆料网 and the IMA have enjoyed a strong relationship for nearly 20 years. Since 2002, the IMA have been supporting students and removing barriers through financial aid support. The IMA currently funds two awards each year for deserving students in the听Real Property Administration (RPA) program.
In addition to these scholarships, the IMA recognizes RPA students demonstrating potential in the field of property assessment and taxation through the IMA Assessors Recognition Award, for which the winner(s) receive complimentary registration in IMA course IMA-435.听