Data Analyst

CREW M; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Avison Young is seeking a Data Analyst to join the Market Intelligence team in Canada. You will manage, validate, and enhance commercial real estate data across diverse datasets, supporting local and national initiatives.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, leverage AI tools for data validation, and produce summaries and visualizations for market reports and client deliverables. Bilingual proficiency in French and English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data science, Computer Science, Economics, Business, Geography, Urban Studies, or a related field.
• Min 1 year of professional experience in real estate data analytics, research, or a real estate-adjacent role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and analysis.
• Experience with SQL; Python or R is a plus.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, ThoughtSpot) and the ability to present data clearly.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to work in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in both French and English is preferred for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, validate, cleanse, and update commercial real estate data across platforms.
• Monitor data quality through audits and QC processes to ensure accuracy.
• Collect, research, and enrich data from public records, publications, and providers.
• Track leasing activity, investments, developments, and market trends.
• Perform real estate research and data analysis to uncover insights.
• Utilize AI, data, and analytics tools to improve datasets and workflows.
• Prepare data summaries, visualizations, and outputs for reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with research, data, GIS, and technology teams nationwide.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Python

R knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data science, Computer Science, Economics, Business, Geography, Urban Studies or related field

Tools

Power BI

ThoughtSpot

Job description

As a Data Analyst on Avison Young’s Market Intelligence team, you will help turn commercial real estate data into insights that support decision-making across local and national markets.

In this role, you will manage, validate, analyze, and enhance data within Avison Young’s technology platforms, working with a wide range of commercial real estate information, including property, leasing, investment, economic, demographic, and market data. Your work will support local business priorities while contributing to national initiatives and collaborating with colleagues across Canada.

From tracking market activity and improving data quality to identifying trends in office, industrial, retail, and investment markets, you will play a hands‑on role in helping real estate professionals and clients make informed, data-driven decisions. You will also contribute to projects that strengthen Avison Young’s technology platforms and expand the firm’s market intelligence capabilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a curious and analytical problem-solver who wants to combine data, technology, and commercial real estate. You’ll gain exposure to one of Canada’s most dynamic industries while helping shape the insights that drive leasing, investment, and development decisions.

Responsabilities:

• Maintain, validate, cleanse, and update commercial real estate data within Avison Young’s proprietary platforms, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and integrity of property, lease, sale, availability, company, ownership, image, and document records;
• Monitor data quality through regular reviews, audits, and quality-control processes, identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure data is accurate, properly structured, and aligned with business requirements;
• Collect, research, and enrich commercial real estate data from a variety of sources, including industry publications, public records, regulatory filings, company websites, investor presentations, and third‑party data providers;
• Track and maintain information on leasing activity, investment transactions, developments, availabilities, tenant movements, ownership changes, and broader market trends to support market intelligence initiatives;
• Conduct real estate research and data analysis using internal and external resources, uncovering trends, patterns, and insights that support business decisions, research projects, and client service initiatives;
• Leverage company‑approved AI, data, and analytics tools to support data validation, quality assurance, workflow optimization, and the continuous improvement of real estate datasets.
• Prepare data summaries, visualizations, and analytical outputs for market reports, presentations, and other internal and external deliverables;
• Collaborate with research, data, GIS, and technology teams across Canada on data initiatives, process improvements, and projects that enhance Avison Young’s market intelligence and technology platforms.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data science, Computer Science, Economics, Business, Geography, Urban Studies, or a similar field;
• Min 1 year of professional experience in real estate data analytics, research, or a real estate‑adjacent role;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and analysis;
• Experience with SQL; familiarity with Python and/or R is an asset;
• Comfort with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, ThoughtSpot) and the ability to present information clearly using charts, graphs, and tables;
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and synthesize information;
• High attention to detail and commitment to data quality and accuracy;
• Excellent communication skills for explaining data concepts and findings to non‑technical stakeholders;
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and comfort working in fast‑paced environments.

To support our commitment to francisation and ensure effective communications with our diverse Canadian and worldwide clientele and to our global colleagues and head office leadership, this role requires proficiency in both French and English. Candidates must be fluent in both languages to be considered in this position.

Avison Young is committed to employing the best talent with the most fair and equitable recruitment practices.