Colliers International Property Consultants

Managing Director, Valuations & Advisory Services, Western Canada

Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, real estate, or related field.
  • 12-15 years of experience in commercial real estate.
  • AACI designation required.
  • Proven experience leading a valuation or advisory business.
  • Strong P&L management skills.
  • Ability to develop strategy and enhance client relationships.
  • Experience with quality assurance and risk management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Valuations & Advisory Services for Western Canada, executing a regional growth strategy.
  • Manage regional P&L, including budgeting and investment decisions.
  • Acquire new clients and expand existing institutional relationships.
  • Recruit and develop high-performing professionals for the team.
  • Champion innovative technologies and practices to improve operational efficiency.
  • Monitor market trends and identify growth opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with quality assurance and regulatory standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work on innovative projects that impact communities.
  • Career advancement through comprehensive training and development programs.
  • Flexibility with a competitive benefits package.
  • Empowering collaborative work culture that values authenticity and innovation.
  • Access to a global network of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries.
Full Job Description
About the role

As Managing Director, Valuations & Advisory Services, Western Canada, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Colliers’ regional Valuations & Advisory Services platform across British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba.

You will lead a team of valuation and advisory professionals with a mandate to strengthen Colliers’ market position, grow revenue and profitability, and deliver sustainable long-term success. You will also play an important role in advancing quality assurance and risk management, attracting high-performing talent, developing future leaders, and introducing strategies and technologies that improve the client and employee experience.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an accomplished commercial real estate professional who can combine strategic thinking with disciplined execution, build trusted client relationships, and inspire a geographically dispersed team.

What you will do
  • Lead the Valuations & Advisory Services business across Western Canada, establishing and executing a regional strategy that drives sustainable revenue, market share, and profitability growth.
  • Own regional P&L performance, including budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, and investment decisions.
  • Acquire new clients, expand key relationships, grow Colliers’ institutional client portfolio, and identify cross-service-line and cross-market opportunities.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing appraisers and other key professionals while fostering an engaged, collaborative, inclusive, and accountable workplace.
  • Champion technology, data, systems, and innovative business practices that improve productivity, operational efficiency, report quality, and the client experience.
  • Monitor market, regulatory, and industry developments to identify new property types, specializations, and opportunities for growth.
  • Manage Canada wide training, quality assurance and risk management practices, ensuring consistent client deliverables and compliance with applicable professional standards, including CUSPAP.
  • Build Colliers’ profile across Western Canada through strong relationships with clients, business leaders, industry partners, and local markets.

What you bring
  • A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, real estate, or a related discipline.
  • Approximately 12 to 15 years of relevant experience, including a strong background in commercial real estate.
  • An AACI designation.
  • Demonstrated success leading a valuation, advisory, or related professional services business.
  • Experience with P&L responsibility.
  • A proven ability to develop strategy, grow revenue, strengthen client relationships, and improve business performance.
  • Strong relationship-building capabilities across both client development and talent recruitment.
  • Experience with quality assurance, appraisal review, risk management, and complex issue resolution.
  • Knowledge of applicable professional and regulatory standards, including CUSPAP.
  • Experience in market research, strategic planning, organizational change, and change leadership.
  • Familiarity with valuation technology, property databases, CRM platforms.

Pursuant to local law, Colliers is disclosing the following information:

Area/Location Specific: British Columbia

Approximate Annual salary range: $175,000 to $225,000

Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all national locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

What we offer: 

Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.

Career growth:Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.

Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.

Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more:

Global network: Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

About Colliers International Property Consultants

Colliers International is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 68 countries, our more than 15,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert advice to maximize the value of property for real estate occupiers, owners and investors. For more than 25 years, our experienced leadership team, owning more than 40% of our equity, has delivered industry-leading investment returns for shareholders. In 2019, corporate revenues were more than $3.0 billion ($3.5 billion including affiliates), with $33 billion of assets under management in our investment management segment.
Learn more about Colliers International Property Consultants
Size
16,780 employees
Market Cap
$3.6 billion
Industry
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+16.6%
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