Research Analyst

The potential candidate for the Leasing/Research Assistant would be joining a team of Commercial Real Estate Agents in a busy brokerage office in Ottawa. It is essential that the candidate be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, have graphic design experience, a professional demeanor, strong written, verbal and mathematical skills as well as a good telephone manner. Attention to detail and the ability to multitask are also essential.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, resourceful and flexible, as well as have an ability to source information through clients, landlords and tenants along with the creation of marketing material including flyers, brochures, signs and reports.


This is a very tightly knit team working in a fast-paced, dymanic and high pressure environment where priorities are constantly changing.  All members of this team must be willing and able to fill in for any other position (including performing administrative duties, the preparation of leasing documentation such as proposals and offers and carry out general clerical duties etc.) and must be willing to multi-task, prioritize and re-prioritize constantly.

Candidate should be a self-confident, self-starter capable of working with demanding and busy individuals. 


While a real estate license is considered an asset, it is not required.


The base houly range for this role is $26.85 – $28.85 CAD per hour. Actual pay will be determined by factors such as education, experience, and job-related skills relevant to the role. Marcus & Millichap is a multi-jurisdictional employer and posted compensation ranges are provided in good faith for compliance with all relevant pay-transparency regulations. 

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Marcus & Millichap provides accommodation in relation to job applications for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us confidentially at PeopleTeam@marcusmillichap.com.

Marcus & Millichap may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Lead generation within existing database and sourcing potential retail tenants and clients;
• Maintaining the brokerage database including tracking and reporting vacancies and cross-referencing previous data to uncover and record new leases and sales;
• Performing regular maintenance and updates to the databases by conducting telephone surveys, research, broker meetings, extracting data from brochures and other marketing materials, contacting civic organizations, outside agents, internet, and other sources;
• Contacting retailers, retail chains and brokerage firms to ensure database is current and correct;
• Sourcing, researching and preparing all types of client ready related information for marketing packages, reports and studies, including charts and graphs;
• Researching ownership, zoning by-laws, heritage designation and specific building and/or unit details;
• Researching market rates and comparables;
• Creating Marketing Material such as flyers, brochures, signs, and other advertising
• Performing administrative duties, as necessary
• Answering phones and routing calls to agents

Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Ability to follow direction and work efficiently
• Strong PC, Microsoft Office and general technology competency
• Strong design and creative skills
• Proficiency in Adobe products such as InDesign would be considered an asset
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Highly ethical, hardworking, dependable and punctual
• Ability to learn quickly
• A self-motivator

Benefits may include extended health and dental coverage, paid vacation, statutory holidays, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

Marcus & Millichap is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.