Job Description
OVERVIEW
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the worldâs real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.
We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. Weâve continually refined, transformed, and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.
ABOUT THE ROLE
CoStar Group is seeking a Chief Economist, Canada to develop and implement data-driven thought leadership and commentary focused on the Canadian commercial real estate sector and the broader Canadian economy. The Chief Economist for Canada will play a key role as the industry-facing representative of CoStar, responsible for delivering CoStarâs view and outlook on the commercial real estate market and the economy.
The ideal candidate possesses extensive commercial real estate experience with the quantitative and qualitative abilities to craft a sophisticated house view of the themes relevant to commercial real estate, including CoStarâs forecasts, both nationally and at the regional level. The individual will have specific knowledge of commercial real estate capital markets, asset class performance, and factors impacting supply and demand fundamentals. The position will also coordinate the production of all analytical content in Canada, including national, market, and submarket-level written narratives, regular news stories, and presentation content. The Chief Economist, Canada will work closely with CoStar marketing to provide data-driven commentary to national and regional media organizations.
This role will be based in one of CoStar Group's offices, including Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Produce timely, relevant, and insightful analysis of economic and real estate market conditions for inclusion in CoStarâs product offering. Content will take various forms, including:
Written narratives in CoStarâs market and sub-market reports
News articles
Presentation content
Interactions and discussions with CoStar customers
Personally maintain national-level content, including property-type specific reports and news articles
Represent CoStar at industry events
Support sales and marketing efforts in Canada, and serve as a key client contact
Work with CoStar research to ensure CoStar data accurately reflects market trends
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelorâs degree required
10+ years of work experience in Canadian commercial real estate
Understanding of economic theory, principles, and their application across the real estate industry
Demonstrated writing skills
Strong data and analysis skills
Polished presentation skills
Proactive and solutions-focused client orientation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Fluency in French is strongly preferred
Advanced degree in related field
Familiarity with SQL programming
WHATâS IN IT FOR YOU?
When you join CoStar Group, youâll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.Â
We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and more
Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):Â
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
Commuter and parking benefitsÂ
Retirement plan with matching contributions
Paid time off
On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes
Access to CoStar Groupâs Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacksÂ
This position offers a base pay range of $200,000 - $230,000 CAD based on relevant skills and experience and includes a generous commission and benefits plan.
CoStar Group welcomes all qualified candidates who are currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. CoStar Group will not sponsor or support work visas for this position.
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
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