Job Description:

On behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is looking for a Data Analyst to work remotely to research and evaluate short-term rental outcomes, policies, regulations, and compliance. Supported the planning, implementation, enhancement, and review of enforcement measures while helping increase overall compliance capacity.

Responsibilities:

• Research, track, and maintain data on short-term rentals (STRs), including licensed and unlicensed properties

• Access and integrate data from online portals, government sources, subscriptions, and open-source platforms

• Analyze STR trends by type, year, season, and in response to regulatory and legislative changes

• Assess economic factors—such as tourism trends, cost of living, and interest rates—and their impact on housing and STR activity

• Develop visualizations and reports for both internal and public audiences

• Provide data-driven insights to inform policy development and stakeholder engagement

• Compare actual property use against licensing records to assess compliance with relevant bylaws

• Support internal departments with STR-related data on an as-needed basis

Deliverables:

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual STR data reports, including compliance status, usage patterns, enforcement actions, and public complaints

• Bi-annual or annual STR impact assessments covering demographic, tourism, housing, and economic factors

• Compliance reports and ad hoc reporting as required

• Creation and maintenance of an interactive dashboard with STR-related statistics

• Contributions to federal grant reporting requirements

• All materials, reports, dashboards, and processes developed will remain the property of the contracting authority

Qualifications:

Technical Skills & Competencies:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

• Skilled in SharePoint and Microsoft Teams for collaboration and document management

• Experienced in data analytics, including trend layering and multi-source aggregation

• Aggregate data from platforms such as rental listings, regulatory databases, and tourism statistics

• Scrape and integrate data from diverse sources

• Analyze trends in occupancy, compliance, non-compliance, and market factors

• Perform data wrangling and cleaning for accurate insights

• Create custom reports and ad hoc analyses for internal or public use

• Build user-friendly dashboards with regular updates

• Ensure data privacy and compliance with applicable regulations

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to produce clear, concise reports and insights

• Familiarity with municipal licensing and enforcement systems

• Knowledge of third-party data platforms related to short-term rentals

• Working understanding of relevant bylaws and regulatory frameworks, including:

o Short-term rental regulations

o Zoning regulations and home occupation guidelines

o Business licensing requirements

• Awareness of housing strategy reviews and provincial legislation such as:

o Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act

o Community Charter

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About Affinity:

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 12599