Research Coordinator

Avison Young; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global commercial real estate firm is seeking a Research Coordinator. This role involves producing detailed reports on market trends and supporting brokers with relevant information. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, and a BA degree in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with a focus on detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven experience in a research role in the CRE industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare market lease and purchase surveys for client requirements.
• Manage the lease listings database and ensure accuracy.
• Analyze monthly deal sheets for lease comparables.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Education

BA degree in Economics, Statistics, or Commercial Real Estate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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 13th year in a row, with a Platinum Club designation!

We are looking for a Research Coordinator who will take the lead to produce accurate and informative reports that focus on current relevant information including micro and macroeconomic trends, public policy, market statistics, commercial developments, noteworthy news, etc.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside all service lines within Avison Young. The successful candidate must possess strong administration and task management skills, exhibit excellent organizational skills, demonstrate an eye for detail, and must thrive in a fast-pace, team environment.

• Prepare market lease and purchase surveys for client requirements as requested by brokers.
• Actively manage the available lease listings database and ensure that all information is complete and accurate by contacting listing brokers and landlords.
• Assist the brokers as necessary in providing relevant information for pitches and valuation.
• Assist the office research manager as necessary in tracking lease comparable by analyzing monthly deal sheets, exchanging information with appraisers, and monitoring various online platforms.
• Attend bi-weekly research meetings and monthly office division meetings to provide updates on topics such as significant properties that are being marketed, notable building & land sales, construction updates on new developments and general real estate news.
• BA degree in Economics, Statistics, Commercial Real Estate or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a research role within the CRE industry is preferred
• Analytic with strong written and verbal communication skills, proofing, and editing skills with a drive for accuracy and details
• Organized and able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Possess characteristic traits of independent thinking and self-starting initiative
• Proficient in Microsoft office with advanced Excel skills
• Must be proactive with a keen sense of urgency
  
  
  

A positive attitude is essential as we strive to maintain and protect our culture by hiring only those that enhance our current compliment of long-term employees and bring value to our team.

On-Site

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.

Avison Young welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates during the recruitment process. For those requiring assistance, information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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