Research Analyst

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Research Analyst - JLL

What this job involves:
JLL is seeking a Research Analyst to join our team in downtown Calgary. In this role, you will support the local Office Leasing team and contribute to the success of JLL's National Research platform. You will track, collect, and analyze real estate market intelligence across the Calgary office sector and the national data centre market. Collaborating closely with national research colleagues and local brokers, you will transform complex datasets into actionable market insights and presentation materials that differentiate JLL from competitors. This role suits an ambitious professional with a strong interest in commercial real estate, urban development, and the Calgary economy.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Collect, audit, and maintain commercial real estate datasets covering properties, lease transactions, availabilities, developments, and ownership across Calgary office and national data centre markets.
• Build and publish regular Calgary office market reports and presentation decks covering Downtown, Beltline, and Suburban submarkets.
• Synthesize executed lease transactions and building stacking plans to evaluate tenant movement, scale, and industry clustering.
• Maintain and update research databases and Excel models weekly, leading in-depth quarterly market reviews with local brokers.
• Design market visualizations and GIS-based thematic maps using JLL’s proprietary mapping and analytics tools.
• Deliver research presentations and market overviews to internal brokerage teams and external clients.
• Leverage technology and artificial intelligence applications to streamline data collection, auditing, and reporting workflows.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and database management systems.
• Demonstrated data collection, auditing, validation, and organizational capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Motivated, self-starting work ethic with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Strong interest in economic market drivers, urban development, and the Calgary commercial real estate market.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience or familiarity with data visualization platforms (such as Power BI or Tableau) and GIS mapping applications.
• Prior experience in commercial real estate research, data analysis, or market tracking.
• Exposure to workflow automation or artificial intelligence tools for reporting and data administration.

Location: Onsite - JLL Downtown Office, Calgary, AB

Location:

On-site –Calgary, AB

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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