Data Administrator, Market Intelligence

Avison Young; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Avison Young in Vancouver is seeking a Data Analyst to support data administration on the Market Intelligence team. You will maintain accurate market databases and contribute to data-heavy projects, ensuring high-quality information in a fast-paced environment.

This entry-level opportunity offers a base salary aligned with market data—CAD 55k–65k—with potential bonus, depending on location, experience and internal equity. Growth and learning opportunities in commercial real estate data await.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Comfortable performing high-volume, detail-oriented computer work.
• Organized, self-motivated and able to work independently or with a team.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle preferred for field data collection.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the transaction databases, ensuring records are complete and current.
• Maintain and update Market Intelligence databases with accuracy and consistency.
• Assist with data collection, verification and updates for reports and publications.
• Assist the team with updating charts, market presentations and related data.
• Attend division meetings to review transactions and gather information.
• Respond to data requests from brokers and analysts for pitches and valuations.
• Collaborate with coordinators on specialized database projects and data quality initiatives.
• Provide coverage for the team to ensure continuity of data maintenance activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Excel

Database management

English communication

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Databases

Job description

Our Story

About You:You are a high achiever looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You take pride in your own work but are comfortable collaborating with a team of highly motivated individuals. You can communicate clearly and concisely with teammates and clients, and you enjoy strong company culture and camaraderie. You can navigate multiple corporate functions, including global lines of service and corporate centers of excellence. You possess strong interpersonal skills and are willing to take on diverse tasks to achieve the team’s common goal. You value personal and professional growth and are ready to take the next step in advancing your career.If this sounds like you, well, then you will love the culture at Avison Young!About Us:Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.Real estate can have an enormous positive impact on people’s lives – and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.We care about each other and we have each other’s backs. This makes Avison Young a great place to be a client, and a great place to work. We support the whole person and their complete wellness – economic, mental and physical – because what’s best for our business comes from our people bringing their whole selves to work.

Of course we love it here, but outsiders think we’re pretty great too! Avison Young has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for the 15th year in a row, with a Platinum Club designation!

Overview

We are hiring a Data Analyst, to support data administration on our Market Intelligence team in our Vancouver Office.Working as part of the Market Intelligence Team, this role will focus primarily on maintaining accurate, complete and current market databases, while contributing to data-intensive projects across the department. The successful candidate must possess strong data administration and organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage a high volume of information accurately in a fast-paced team environment. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone who enjoys detailed, computer-based work and is interested in learning more about commercial real estate and market fundamentals. Please note this title is for external use but the candidate will be hired under a Data Analyst title.

The base salary is aligned with market data and is estimated between $55,000 to $65,000 with the ability to achieve additional compensation through a bonus. This salary range reflects base compensation for the position across all Canadian locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and other factors, including relevant education/training, experience, and internal equity.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the transaction databases, including researching missing information and contacting listing brokers and other stakeholders to ensure transaction records are complete and current.
• Maintain and update other Market Intelligence databases together with the team, with a focus on accurate data entry, consistency and adherence to established data standards.
• Assist with data collection, verification and updates for reports and other Market Intelligence publications as required.
• Assist the team with updating charts, market presentations and related data as required.
• Attend Division meetings to review recent transactions entered into the database and gather additional relevant information.
• Respond to data and information requests from brokers and analysts, including compiling relevant property, transaction and market information for pitches and valuations.
• Collaborate with the Industrial and Office Market Intelligence Coordinators on specialized database projects, data quality initiatives and larger projects as required.
• Provide coverage for the team as needed, ensuring continuity of key database and data maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to data accuracy are required.
• Strong verbal and written English skills; Comfortable communicating by phone or email with internal and external stakeholders to obtain, verify and clarify listing and transaction information.
• Comfortable performing high-volume, detail-oriented computer work for extended periods of time.
• Highly organized, self-motivated and dependable, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively while consistently following established processes and data standards.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle preferred to accommodate occasional property visits and field-based data collection, as required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and demonstrated comfort working with databases and large volumes of information.
• A minimum of two years of commercial real estate experience preferred.
• Proactive and responsive, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Workplace Type

On-Site

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Avison Young practices as an equal opportunity employer in all services locations around the world. We are committed to building and maintaining a workforce diverse in experience, skills and knowledge with uniformity in service excellence, commitment and integrity.

The firm maintains a strict policy to ensure employment opportunities are equal and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, protected veteran or military service status, or any other elements protected by law.

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