Data Specialist

Reporting to the Vice President, Technology Strategy on The Data Studio product, we need a newer grad with passion, energy and enthusiasm for learning. This is an incredible career move for a Data Specialist to work on the biggest data initiative in the commercial real estate industry.

Toronto, ON

Altus Group

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In 2005, we started with 400 employees and have grown exponentially to over 2300 around the globe today. Altus Group employees don&rsquo;t see boundaries, they see opportunity. They deliver results for our clients and our company and are recognized and rewarded for the value they create. This is an opportunity to in depth on multiple projects that encompass many industries, geographic reach and high profile design.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At Altus, we want you to realize your potential. We value collaboration and knowledge sharing of best practices. We support professional growth and we actively seek out ideas. This is the place to present the newest research, to introduce the coolest tech and see it come to fruition and be applied. Your work will make a difference.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.altusgroup.com

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Overview: Altus Group is a leading provider of independent advisory services, software and data solutions to the global commercial real estate industry. Our divisions, Altus Analytics, and Altus Expert Services, reflect decades of experience, a range of expertise and technology-enabled capabilities. Our solutions empower clients to analyze, gain market insight and recognize value on their real estate investments. Headquartered in Canada, we have approximately 2,500 employees around the world, with operations in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.<br /><br />We are at the center of what drives the real estate industry and continue to break ground every day with innovative solutions and best practices that touch every aspect of the real estate life cycle.<br /><br /> <p dir="LTR"><strong>Who we need </strong></p> <p dir="DEFAULT">&nbsp;Reporting to the Vice President, Technology Strategy on The Data Studio product, we need a newer grad with passion, energy and enthusiasm for learning. This is an incredible career move for a Data Specialist to work on the biggest data initiative in the commercial real estate industry. We need someone motivated by the chance to be part of a well-funded and unique product build. It&rsquo;s an exciting chance to work with complex third-party and internal data, bringing it together to create a wealth of accessible data that can be leveraged by the global industry to make smarter CRE choices.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="LTR"><strong>What&rsquo;s in it for you? </strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Skills and career development of in-demand skills.</strong> Data is the future here and everywhere. You want to expand your capabilities with hands-on opportunities and at Altus, we want to give you that opportunity. You will be part of a group of small teams rotated across multiple projects where you can hone your expertise. You will be paired with senior team members for mentorship, knowledge sharing and best practices. Whether your ambition is to grow into a Team Lead or an Architect, we will give you the chance to work on smaller initiatives to develop the skills you need to succeed at the next level.</li> <li><strong>A greenfield opportunity. </strong>The Data Studio is the first product in the industry to successfully collect, aggregate and map complex in-house and third-party commercial real estate data. From the size of investments to the relationships between people making the data for individual units within corporate business towers: this will change the way CRE transactions around the world are conducted.</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <p dir="LTR"><strong>Our new Data Specialist will: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Access and import data. You will determine how to import and aggregate internal data from multiple business lines and third party data, making it available to the business.</li> <li>Write. You will develop an understanding of the information and fields required for the business lines. You will ensure appropriate data is transferred over and made accessible.</li> <li>Work with the data. You will write queries, data map and formulate models. Develop quality standards. You will ensure data quality and integrity, troubleshooting issues with importing, configuration and mapping. You will research and implement best practices.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p dir="LTR"><strong>Our new Data Specialist has:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The education. A degree or diploma in Computer Science or a related field.</li> <li>The knowledge. 1-2 years of hands-on experience focused on database scripting, configuration, aggregating and mapping. Advanced experience with Excel, including Macros and scripting, SQL, NoSQLl and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load). Familiarity with any of SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Neo4j, Informatica, Mule, Jitterbit, SSIS is an asset.</li> <li>The communication skills. Your verbal, written and presentation abilities are outstanding. You can foster trusting relationships and work across any group or level.</li> <li>The drive. You are enthusiastic and self-motivated. A continuous learner and go-getter, you are capable of conducting research and applying it. You thrive in an autonomous role and you continuously seek ways to learn and do more.</li> </ul> <br /><strong>Need any more reasons to join Altus?</strong><br /><br />In 2005, we started with 400 employees and have grown exponentially to over 2,500 around the globe today. Altus Group employees don&rsquo;t see boundaries, they see opportunity. They deliver results for our clients and our company and are recognized and rewarded for the value they create. This is an opportunity to work on multiple projects that encompass many industries, geographic reach, and high profile design.<br /><br />At Altus, we want you to realize your potential. We value collaboration and knowledge sharing of best practices. We support professional growth and we actively seek out ideas. This is the place to present the newest research, to introduce the coolest tech, and see it come to fruition and be applied. Your work will make a difference.<br /><br />Altus Group isn&rsquo;t just about the amazing work we do. We work hard to create a dynamic company culture that reflects the values of our employees and what motivates them individually and as a team:<br /><br />Altus Cares - We are always seeking ways to give back to our communities, and support causes important to our employees. We are actively involved in local charity work and we believe in laying the groundwork for a more prosperous future. Our personal highlight is our involvement with Ronald McDonald house in four different countries where we volunteer every September as a company.<br /><br />Education - We believe our employees represent the best this industry has to offer and we want to reflect their commitment to education and continued learning.<br /><br />At Altus Group, we are proud to say that many of our teams are comprised of members who have been here five years or longer. We think that speaks volumes about our atmosphere and our people.<br /><br />Opportunity awaits - come realize your potential at Altus Group!<br /><br /> <p><em>Come realize your potential at Altus Group!</em></p> <p>Altus Group is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if required, and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please contact us at <span class=" WEE1 ">accessibility@altusgroup.com</span> or 416-641-9500.</p>