Consultant, Value and Risk Advisory

JLL; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Consultant (or Senior Consultant) to join the Value and Risk Advisory team in Vancouver. The role involves preparing appraisal reports, engaging with clients, and supporting RFP responses while expanding into property tax consulting services.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in commercial real estate, relevant education, and professional designation. Collaboration across Canada and mentorship within the team are expected.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Urban Economics, Urban Planning, or Urban Geography is an asset.
• Candidacy with AIC is preferred; AACI designation an asset.
• Proficiency with ARGUS Enterprise and MS Office suite is required.
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities to support valuations and projections.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Preparing all aspects of an appraisal report.
• Involved in client meetings and presentations.
• Assist in responding to large client RFPs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients.
• Conduct data collection from internal and external resources for valuation.
• Collaborate with senior staff to develop market research, cash flow projections, and appraisal reports.
• Support business development and relationships inside and outside JLL.
• Mentor supporting team members and help improve valuation tools and processes.
• Contribute to property tax assessment reviews and appeals if required.
• Communicate valuation conclusions effectively to clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Communication skills

Independent work

Proactivity

Attention to confidentiality

Education

Post-secondary education in Commerce

Post-secondary education in Economics

Post-secondary education in Business Administration

Post-secondary education in Urban Economics

Post-secondary education in Urban Planning

Post-secondary education in Urban Geography

Candidacy with AIC

AACI designation (asset)

Tools

ARGUS Enterprise

Microsoft Windows

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

JLL is hiring for its Value and Risk Advisory team in Vancouver. This high performance and dynamic team is expanding on its professional services team, in coordination with overall growth plans within JLL Canada, and globally.

Value and Risk Advisory at JLL is a global network of more than 1,700 professionals, operating from 44 countries, to deliver expertise across the commercial real estate spectrum. Globally, the platform appraises more than $3 trillion annually, and we believe that a diverse and inclusive team of professionals is critical to our ability to provide unique and innovative perspective.

In 2025, the JLL Value and Risk Advisory office in Vancouver valued over CND$25 Billion in assets, with projects across all major asset classes (office, retail, apartment, industrial, development land, self-storage), including major mixed-use development projects.

With local professionals in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and Alberta, our Canadian team is a 'Best-in-Class' national valuation platform, servicing the needs of many of the nation's largest Pension Funds, REITs, Asset Managers and major Institutions. Our expertise focuses primarily on the 'Core 4' real estate assets (Retail, Office, Industrial and Residential), with additional specialization in a number of 'alternative' asset classes.

We are currently seeking an individual for the role of Consultant (or Senior Consultant). This role would report directly to Vancouver leadership - but with the opportunity to interact and work with professionals across the country. The successful candidate will have the experience and knowledge to contribute to all aspects of appraisal assignments, and the ability to interact with clients when needed. Applicants should be close to achieving, or have already achieved their accreditation.

Our office is looking to expand into property tax consulting services, including realty tax assessment reviews and appeals. Candidates with property tax experience will find unique opportunities to leverage their expertise alongside our core valuation appraisal services.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing all aspects of an appraisal report
• Involved in client meetings and presentations
• Assist in responding to large client RFPs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients.
• Conducting research and collecting data from both internal and external resources to aid in the valuation process
• Working closely with senior team members to create, edit, and/or prepare market research, cash flow projections, and appraisal reports
• Developing relationships both inside and outside JLL for the development of the business and to grow the service line
• Providing mentorship, training, and guidance to supporting team members. When required, working with Analysts on team to complete appraisal assignments.
• Continuously improving available skillset and market knowledge via participation in conferences, on-line learning, etc.
• Assist in supporting and improving our valuation tools, templates, and improvement processes
• Supporting property tax assessment reviews and appeals (if required)
• Ability to communicate and support valuation conclusions to clients.
• Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities that may be assigned

Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Urban Economics, Urban Planning, or Urban Geography is an asset
• 4+ years full-time professional experience in the commercial real estate sector
• Candidacy with AIC, at minimum; (AACI) designation an asset
• Demonstrated proficiency with all applicable software packages including but not limited to: Microsoft Windows; Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint); Adobe Acrobat
• Real estate software, such as: ARGUS Enterprise, is an asset
• Knowledge of key themes impacting capital markets, investment real estate, and development land
• Excellent verbal and written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Able to adapt and prioritize, meeting deadlines, in a fast-paced environment
• Operate with a sense of urgency, quickly responding to Stakeholders
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills
• Ability to work well independently with an ability to work collaboratively with others
• Must be proactive and take initiative
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality, utilize judgment, and work with minimal supervision