Consultant

Cushman & Wakefield; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Consultant based in Toronto to deliver valuation and advisory services for a range of real property assets. You will perform market research, build complex financial models, and support lawyers and clients with actionable insights.

The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, professional client interaction, and collaboration within a national network. This position offers growth in a global real estate advisory practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in finance, business, urban studies or economics.
• English proficiency and strong written/oral communication.
• Driver's license and willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide valuations on a wide range of real estate assets for clients and lawyers.
• Develop relationships with lawyers and professionals to enhance services.
• Project professional image with clients, arbiters and engineers throughout assignments.
• Research and assess information on hundreds of properties across Canada.
• Construct discounted cash flow models using ARGUS software.
• Research benchmark rates of return, cap rates and discount rates.
• Inspect properties and interview market participants regularly.
• Prepare highest and best use land and property studies.
• Confirm property classifications and characteristics for engagements.
• Collaborate with team on client engagements and portfolios.
• Mentor and train new consultants.

Skills

Leadership

People skills

Communication

Goal setting

Accountability

Flexibility

Professional approach

Quick learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/business/urban studies/economics

Tools

ARGUS

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are currently seeking a Consultant, based in our Toronto office. The successful candidate will focus on providing our clients with an in-depth range of valuation and advisory services. As part of the Cushman & Wakefield network, you will benefit from access to all our best practices including technology and information access, global and national marketing and collaboration with your peers.

Job Title

Consultant

Job Description Summary

We are currently seeking a Consultant, based in our Toronto office. The successful candidate will focus on providing our clients with an in-depth range of valuation and advisory services. As part of the Cushman & Wakefield network, you will benefit from access to all our best practices including technology and information access, global and national marketing and collaboration with your peers.

This position provides objective, impartial and unbiased opinions about the value of real property for a variety of clients and intended users. Performs a range of functions, including comprehensive and detailed market research, report writing and creating complex financial models.

Responsibilities

Job Description

• The Advisor will provide advice and/or perform valuations on a wide range of real estate and property interests in a timely and cost-efficient manner. He or she will be required to provide advice to clients, client representatives and lawyers on valuation reports prepared by third parties. The position requires active participation and accreditation in one or more of the applicable professional association(s) such as:
• The Advisor will be expected to promote and develop relationships with lawyers and other professionals who either directly or indirectly assists in providing dispute resolution services for the purpose of enhancing the Company’s products and services and develop new and additional business.
• The Senior Consultant (the “Advisor”) has advanced knowledge and experience in the application of appraisal techniques, methodologies, procedures and professional standards in or more specific areas of valuation and would be considered the company expert in that area. He or she will be expected to project a professional image to all clients and client representatives, lawyers, arbiters, planners, engineers and other professionals throughout the assignment.
• Research and assess information on hundreds of properties across Canada.
• Construct financial models including discounted cash flow utilizing ARGUS software.
• Research benchmark rates of return, including cap rates and discount rates.
• Inspect properties and interview market participants each week.
• Prepare highest and best use land and property studies.
• Confirm the characteristics of different property types and ensure the correct property classification.
• Work as part of a team on client engagements on a portfolio of properties.
• Provide training and mentorship for new consultants.

Skills

• Leadership – an individual with a positive attitude who leads by example.
• Exceptional People Skills – a proven ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization and with current and prospective clients.
• Clarity – Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Commitment – Ability to set clear and deliverable goals.
• Accountability - Possesses resilience, passion and a commitment to deliver and be accountable for results.
• Flexibility – the ability to prioritize and work on several projects at once.
• Professional – an individual who understands the needs of our clients and puts that priority ahead of everything else.
• Quick learner – ability to become an expert in Argus (financial modelling software).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferable in finance, business, urban studies or economics.
• At a minimum, this position requires a basic understanding of property law in terms of lease agreements, mortgages, title registration, easements and other types of limited property interests, with some understanding of expropriation proceedings and other types of judicial processes and tribunals.
• Strong communications skill both written and oral.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• A valid driver’slicense

Cushman & Wakefield uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and assessing applications. All hiring decisions are reviewed and confirmed by our recruitment team.

This posting is for a new position.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

Cushman & Wakefield s’engage à respecter l’équité en matière d’emploi. Notre objectif est d’offrir un milieu de travail diversifié, inclusif et exempt d’obstacles. Si vous êtes une personne handicapée et que vous avez besoin de recevoir l’offre d’emploi dans un autre format ou d’accéder à toute autre mesure d’adaptation au cours du processus d’embauche, veuillez soumettre votre demande par courriel à [e-mail]. Veuillez mentionner le titre de poste et le lieu de travail au moment de communiquer avec nous.

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