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 tax & assessment issues, legal issues, regulatory 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. A Licensee of the Law Society of Ontario in good standing will also be a requirement. 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.
• Attend client meetings, property inspections, hearings, mediations, and other proceedings, as required.
• Reviews client property tax records.
• Applies software knowledge to efficiently work with client data.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of matters, communications, filings, and deliverables.




• Researches legal, regulatory, valuation, and tax issues relevant to property tax matters.
• Prepares and reviews property reports and renditions, appeal documents, evidence, and written submissions.
• 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:
• Licensee of the Law Society of Ontario in good standing.
• B.
A. or Paralegal Diploma
• Approximately one to two years of relevant experience in tax advocacy, property tax, municipal law, administrative law, real estate law, litigation, or a related practice area, is valued .
• Experience preparing legal submissions, appeals, applications, briefs, or other advocacy materials.
• Experience appearing before or communicating with assessment authorities, tribunals, boards, municipalities, or other government bodies is preferred.
• Strong legal research, analytical, advocacy, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• 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.
• 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. Active Law Society of Ontario license, in good standing. Supervisory

Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Workplace:
• 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: Up to 10-20%. Compensation:
• For Ontario based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $50,000
- $64,700.
• The Firm makes offers based on many factors, including qualifications and experience. Roles may be eligible for incentive compensation. Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

📌 Consultant, Complex Property Tax (Toronto)
🏢 Ryan
📍 Toronto