Data Specialist (Contract)

Cushman & Wakefield; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Data Specialist to support local research output and data collection. The role involves gathering and entering local market data, maintaining databases, and assisting in various research tasks. Ideal candidates will have a BA/BS and strong organizational and communication skills. This entry-level position offers full-time employment in Calgary.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years applicable experience required.
• Responsible for large sets of data entry.

Responsibilities

• Perform primary research on buildings and update proprietary database.
• Track new construction, renovations, and completions.
• Assist with quarterly statistics process.

Skills

PowerBI

Writing

Analytical

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

BA / BS

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Data Specialist reports to the Local Manager. The Data Specialist is responsible for supporting the development of local research output and data collection. Specifically, this position provides support for gathering and entering local market data into Cushman & Wakefield’s proprietary database. The Data Specialist is accountable for accurate and proactive maintenance of proprietary and third-party databases with local market data, as well as pulling data from said systems to support the business’s needs. This position is not specific to a service line but may specialize by property type.

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Perform primary research on buildings that are built, under construction, proposed or under renovation
• Call and / or inquire on available properties, update proprietary database as applicable
• Track new construction, renovations, and completions, leases and sales, tenant movements (tenants in the market), direct and sublet space, etc.
• Update C&W exclusive listings on a monthly basis
• Collect, maintain and review articles relevant from all Real Estate sources for database implementation and market knowledge
• Assist with quarterly statistics process for use internally and externally under the direction of the Research Manager
• Contributes to the creation of market conditions under supervision of the Research Manager, publications to include quarterly MarketBeat and other C&W publications as well as client pitches, branch PR and consulting projects
• Assist as needed, on regional, and national level projects apart from normal report generation
• Gathers and formats information for Research requests
• Follows up on availability, lease and sale surveys
• Assists in creating and populating photo database where applicable
• Physically canvas and phone canvas buildings in order to populate tenant database and derive stacking plans where applicable

Requirements

• BA / BS required
• 0-1 years applicable experience
• PowerBI Skills preferred.
• Writing and analytical experience preferred
• Responsible for large sets of data entry
• Computer proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to multi-task and prioritize efficiently
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects
• Strong attention to detail
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to interact with both internal and external clients
• Ability to efficiently perform tasks and demonstrate a high level of proficiency in all related software

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO : “Cushman & Wakefield”

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Information Technology

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