Capital Markets Intern

Colliers; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative projects

Career growth

Benefits package

Collaborative culture

Diversity & Inclusion

Global network

Job summary

Colliers is seeking a current student to support our Capital Markets team in Toronto. You will assist with commercial real estate research, data collection, and database management, contributing to timely market insights and client deliverables.

You will gain exposure to Colliers’ Capital Markets business, learn through hands-on projects, and collaborate with colleagues to produce solid outcomes while developing professional skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Real Estate, Business Admin, Finance, Economics, Urban Planning, or similar field.
• Proven passion for commercial real estate or urban planning via coursework, internships, or extracurriculars.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to deliver excellent service.
• High integrity and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, time-management and project-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial real estate research and data gathering for Capital Markets.
• Manage databases and handle assigned tasks for Capital Markets team.
• Update investor marketing lists and maintain transaction/comparable property databases.
• Respond to ad-hoc research and data requests from team members.
• Prepare economic development overviews as needed.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Integrity

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Project management

Teamwork

Prioritization

MS Office

Education

Real Estate

Business Administration

Finance

Economics

Urban Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accelerate your success at Colliers. Why Colliers? As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities. A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.

Who you are You are a current student with a strong interest in commercial real estate who is ready to support our Capital Markets team. You are highly organized and meticulous, ensuring a high standard of accuracy and quality in everything you do. You bring a client-focused approach and thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines. In this position, you will support commercial real estate research, gather data, manage databases, and handle other tasks assigned by the Capital Markets group. You take pleasure in learning, working together, and sharing ideas with others to produce solid outcomes.

What you bring

• Actively engaged in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program focusing on Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Urban Planning, or a similar field.
• Proven passion for commercial real estate or urban planning evidenced by academic coursework, internships, or extracurricular involvement.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deliver excellent service at all levels of the organization and when working with external partners.
• A high level of integrity and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and project-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines without compromising accuracy or quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to exercise discretion and appropriately handle confidential information.

Bonus skills and experience

• Prior background in commercial real estate, financial services, urban planning, or a similar professional services setting.
• Experience with commercial real estate research, property databases, or market analysis.
• Experience conducting property, ownership, tenant, transaction, or zoning research.

What success looks like

• You will gain knowledge of commercial real estate, Capital Markets, and Colliers’ business.
• You will conduct detailed property research, including availability, ownership, zoning restrictions, tenant information, and transaction activity, using internal and external resources.
• You will develop and sustain a transaction and comparable properties database for the Capital Markets team.
• You will help update and maintain investor marketing lists.
• You will address ad hoc research and data requests from members of the Capital Markets team.
• You will research and prepare economic development overviews as requested.
• You will support additional projects and assignments based on the evolving needs of the team.
• As you demonstrate proficiency in your core responsibilities, you will have opportunities to take on stretch assignments and expand your knowledge of the business.

Area/Location Specific

Toronto, Ontario

Approximate Compensation Range for this Role

$30.00/hour

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.
• Global network: Join a global team of 28,000 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.

Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

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

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.

Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [e-mail].

We are enterprising. Our expert advice to property occupiers, owners and investors leads the industry into the future. We invest in relationships to create enduring value. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results. What’s more, our global reach maximizes the potential of property, wherever our clients do business. At Colliers, we accelerate success.