Research Analyst

About JLL - We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 91,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally. Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together. Analyst, Research - Edmonton The Research Analyst will support the Edmonton office and industrial teams by using data from JLL and other sources to analyze market conditions and effectively tell the commercial real estate story to our clients and business partners. The Research Analyst will track and analyze the Edmonton office and industrial real estate markets with a focus on trend analysis, market presentation, strategic business development support and research content creation. You will serve as an active member of a sales enablement team to contribute to strategic business development efforts. You will work closely with external research colleagues, brokerage professionals and clients in the local market, as well as with research colleagues throughout the nation within JLL’s Americas Research group. JLL Research consists of 570+ full-time professionals globally and is the largest research group in the real estate industry and among the best of any world-wide professional services firm. Our mission is "To create a clear competitive advantage for our clients through the strategic use of accurate data, market insights and innovative thinking from around the world." We tell the real estate story, define the market and inspire action. What This Job Involves Closely monitor the Edmonton office and industrial real estate market, including data related to properties, leases, tenants, availabilities, developments, sales and owners Become an expert on the local economy, job and industry makeup, demographics, and local market company growth to tell a compelling story about the local market Communicate data excellence and insights via traditional reporting products and the use of advanced data visualization tools, including JLL’s new and proprietary technology Actively contribute to JLL’s internal data management system and adopt or discover new creative uses for its content and visualization tools Publish quarterly market reports on the Edmonton office and industrial markets Contribute to national/international research requests and presentations for market information on Edmonton office and industrial Partner with brokerage leaders to contribute to business development efforts and grow the business Contribute to client presentations by covering market intelligence, trends, and statistics Develop strong relationships with internal and external clients and facilitate the use of research as a differentiator including being client facing and externally focused on new business efforts Keep track and inform brokerage leaders of local and national commercial real estate news Other duties as assigned Desired Skills And Experience For This Job Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent years of experience Previous experience in commercial real estate would be an asset, but not mandatory Demonstrated passion in real estate with a strong commitment to learning micro - and macro-level market dynamics Excellent Excel skills GIS experience a bonus (MapIT, ArcGIS, etc.) Collaborative attitude and willingness to both work independently and as part of a dynamic team Strong report drafting skills with an ability to ‘tell the story.’ Ability to multitask, be resilient and effectively manage time and workload Effective written and oral communication skills A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment Valid driver license and access to a personal vehicle would be an asset What you can expect from us We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success. Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contr