Collaborate with marketing, communications, and PR teams to craft media-ready insights that position Avison Young as a trusted retail advisor and industry leader.
Engage retail occupier and investor clients using proprietary analytics tools to help them navigate market conditions and optimize their real estate strategies.
Partner with regional and national leadership to produce data-driven insights, reports, and thought-leadership content that inform client strategies and elevate the Avison Young brand.
Conduct detailed analysis of retail fundamentals including rents, vacancy, absorption, and construction as well as consumer, demographic, and economic indicators to identify emerging trends and demand drivers.
Proactive identification of new Avison Young retail clients and provide strategic guidance to leadership on how best to support pursuit of those opportunities.
Build and enhance Avison Young’s proprietary retail data and technology platforms, ensuring a clear, analytically informed view of retail and real estate market trends at regional and national levels.
Interact with key Avison Young retail stakeholders to understand the business needs, gather and incorporate feedback on product and service development, and maximize the Regional Team’s contribution to Avison Young’s business efforts.
Develop subject matter expertise on relevant segments of the retail real estate market through the tracking and analysis of real estate and real estate-adjacent data.
Support brokerage, property management, capital markets, and advisory teams with customized research, presentations, and client deliverables that translate complex data into actionable intelligence.
Requirements
bachelor's
excel
powerbi
arcgis
5+ years
retail
Understanding of retail industry dynamics including retailer and retail categories, property subtypes, and consumer data and behavior.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious with a passion for retail, trends, and analytics. Committed to building a retail platform and team to competitively position Avison Young.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Proven ability to present to internal and external audiences using digital mediums.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage and communicate with clients and produce complex deliverables under tight deadlines in partnership with an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to travel up to 10%
Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint and market data tools such as CoStar, Placer.ai, Pulse Ratings, U.S. Retail Sales, Consumer Sentiment, ESRI, ArcGIS, and Power BI or Tableau.
5+ years of commercial real estate, consulting, retailer, or analyst experience preferred.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1978
Year Established
The company was formed through the merger of regional firms.
Over 100 offices
Global Presence
Operates in around 18–20 countries worldwide.
Headquartered in Toronto, the firm emphasizes client-first, collaborative service delivery.
Their service offerings span advisory, capital markets, leasing, investment sales, property and project management.
They manage hundreds of millions of square feet under administration across varied property types.
Typical projects include corporate occupier solutions, landlord representation, financing strategies and investment portfolios.
Specialisms include office, retail, industrial, multifamily and hospitality real estate sectors.
They leverage proprietary technology platforms to deliver insights and competitive advantage.
Known for rapid global expansion, they’ve consistently grown via strategic office openings and client-focused innovation.
Despite private ownership, they rank among the fastest-growing commercial real estate firms with a distinctive partnership structure.
Culture + Values
We are a values-driven organization.
We act with integrity, respect, and professionalism.
We work collaboratively to deliver creative, actionable solutions for our clients.
We believe in empowering people to perform at their best.
We focus on creating an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment for all.
We are dedicated to delivering superior results for clients, communities, and employees.
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero by 2050
Emissions Target
Aim to achieve zero net carbon emissions by the year 2050.
Actively working to reduce carbon footprint and advocate for energy-efficient practices.
Collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and communities to create environmentally sustainable real estate solutions.
Aiming to reduce environmental impact through improved energy efficiency and reduced waste in offices and projects.
Inclusion & Diversity
We are focused on fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Our recruitment and promotion practices prioritize equity and inclusion across all levels of the organization.
We actively track and report on the gender balance within our leadership teams and the overall workforce.
We have clear goals for increasing the representation of underrepresented groups across key areas of the business.