Senior Consultant & Lead Strategist, Workplace Consulting

Avison Young Canada•Toronto, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Workplace Consultant and Lead Strategist, you will serve as the bridge between organizational vision and the physical environment. In this high-impact role, you will be "nimble and multi-faceted," acting as a strategic advisor to C-Suite clients while driving integrated business development within our brokerage teams. You will lead the "Strategy-First" approach, ensuring that real estate decisions are rooted in data, culture, and operational efficiency. Working in a collaborative, rapid-growth structure, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of Workplace Consulting, from high-level intelligence and hybrid modeling to design oversight and change management, supporting the successful delivery of national and global mandates.

Requirements

10–15 years of progressive experience in Workplace Strategy, Interior Design, or Management Consulting.
Proven track record in a highly transactional, fast-paced brokerage or design-build environment.
Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or a related field.
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (required).
High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint to translate survey data into compelling visual narratives.
Demonstrated ability to manage 5–10 concurrent projects at various lifecycle stages without compromising quality.
An effective communicator who can explain technical design details to C-Suite executives and brokers.
Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a personal automobile.

Nice To Haves

Revit or 3D modeling/rendering skills are a significant asset.
Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop) to produce client-facing boards and reports.
NCIDQ, ARIDO, PMP, or Prosci (Change Management) certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead comprehensive diagnostic assessments of existing portfolios using quantitative and qualitative data.
Facilitate executive-level workshops to align real estate footprints with long-term corporate goals (ESG, Talent Retention, Growth).
Design and lead multi-modal engagements, including employee surveys, leadership focus groups, and proprietary visioning sessions.
Utilize hybrid scenario modeling and mobility profiling to determine optimal future-state space requirements.
Develop complex space programs, test fits (AutoCAD), and "Kit of Parts" standards that define the future of the client's workplace.
Author global/national workplace guidelines that ensure consistency across a client’s diverse geographic portfolio.
Serve as the client’s representative during the design process, ensuring that external design partners remain aligned with the established workplace strategy and mobility requirements.
Advise clients on finish concepts, specifications, and furniture procurement that meet functional, aesthetic, and budgetary goals.
Develop comprehensive change strategies that address the "human element" of workplace shifts.
Manage communication plans and leadership coaching to guide employees through the workplace transition.
Conduct formal evaluations post-move to measure success against original strategic KPIs and provide data-backed adjustments.
Partner with Brokers to lead the workplace strategy portion of "win-loss" pitches, providing the strategic "hook" that differentiates our firm.
Identify opportunities to upsell consulting services to existing brokerage clients and drive new fee-based revenue streams.
Act as a subject matter expert for the Canadian market, contributing to white papers, webinars, and industry events (CoreNet, IFMA, etc.).
Build deep relationships with cross-functional teams to demystify workplace strategy and empower brokers to identify strategic leads earlier in the sales cycle.