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Property Tax Consultant (Valuation)

Ryan Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Ottawa ON MississaugaNorth York Full-time Mid-level Tax

At a glance

Mid-level Tax role at Ryan. Ottawa ON · full-time · CA$48,000–CA$62,700 base.

SalaryStated by Ryan
CA$48,000 – CA$62,700
Base salary for this role, in CAD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleTax
SeniorityMid-level
LocationOttawa ON
EmploymentFull-time
Base payCA$48,000–CA$62,700
PostedAug 5, 2026 · 2mo ago
Also hiring inMississauga, North York
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Review property tax records and assessment notices to find possible reductions, then prepare and file appeals
  • Research tax issues, reconcile client databases, and calculate property tax components and liabilities for development projects
  • Prepare property reports and renditions, and help the team address tax authority verification
  • Meet clients and inspect properties while responding to client questions and tax authority requests
  • Work with clients and taxing authorities on tax incentives and property tax matters across Canada

What you bring

  • A bachelor’s degree in a listed discipline, or a bachelor’s degree plus one to three years in audit or tax
  • A valid driver’s licence and intermediate skills with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Access
  • Strong analysis, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to juggle assignments and work independently or on a team

Who this fits

This role suits someone who can handle detailed research and calculations while working with clients, tax authorities and teammates. It has no supervisory duties and involves independent travel to real estate portfolios, up to ten to twenty percent.

From the employer

The Property Tax Consultant (“Consultant”) works with a team to identify tax savings opportunities for clients and to gain an understanding of how the client computes each component of property tax. This includes researching issues, reconciling databases, and completing detailed calculations. The taxing authority verifies the issues, and the Consultant assists the team with this process. The Consultant is responsible for creating positive team member experiences, which lead to excellent client service and drive revenue and profit for the Firm.

The ideal candidate with have analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with strong people skills. The successful candidate will be effective in researching issues, reconciling databases, and completing detailed calculations. Successful Ryan team members embrace and live Ryan’s values of Pursue Excellence, Wired to Win, Generosity Matters, Build Trust and Integrity Always and will embody and demonstrate accountability.

Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results

People:

  • Create a positive team member experience.

Client:

  • Responds to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities.

Value:

  • Works effectively with clients and taxing authorities on a national basis.
  • Attends client meetings and property inspections.
  • Reviews client property tax records.
  • Applies software knowledge to efficiently work with client data.
  • Researches tax issues.
  • Prepares and reviews property reports and renditions.
  • Analyzes assessment notices and determines potential assessment reductions.
  • Files appeals.
  • Determines liability for development projects.
  • Works with tax incentive issues for clients.
  • Interacts frequently with members of a team.
  • Communicates effectively through written and verbal channels.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Business Computer Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Public Administration, Real Estate or other degree with Master’s in Business Discipline.
  • Relevant work experience preferred (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs) or Bachelor's degree and one to three years audit or tax related experience.
  • The following accreditations and/or diploma are considered beneficial: AACI, AIMA, CRA, MIMA and RPA.
  • Desire to perform in a high-energy team environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver’s license required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Compensation Disclosure:

For certain Ontario based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $48,000.00 - $62,700.00. The Firm makes offers based on many factors, including qualifications and experience. Roles may be eligible for incentive compensation.

Work Environment:
• Standard indoor working environment.
• Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.
• Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm in person and via e-mail and telephone.
• Position requires regular interaction with clients and interface with external vendors in person and via e-mail and telephone.
• Independent travel requirement (visiting real estate portfolio): Up to 10-20%.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran