Your Impact at Empire

Empire Homes is seeking a Market Research Analyst! Under the direction of the Manager, Market Research and working primarily with Empire’s Canadian Operations Team, your focus is to conduct research and competitive analyses on the housing industry with a goal to assess Empire’s competitive performance and market position. This includes research into demographic trends, economic conditions, new and resale price trends, and housing typologies across Empire’s primary areas of operations in the Greater Toronto Area and Greater Golden Horseshoe. This role is located at our Empire Canada Head Office in Vaughan, ON. This posting is for a newly budgeted position. The expected annual salary range for this role in $60,000 - $85,000/year. This position is also eligible to participate in our short-term incentive program. Please note the compensation information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, candidate’s geographical location, as well as market and business considerations.

What We Are Looking For

1+ years of relevant work experience in a similar role, ideally with a residential consulting firm, builder, or planning firm, is required. Post-secondary education such as Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate, Economics and Business, or other relevant field of study. Demonstrated experience and knowledge with Microsoft Office Software and Systems (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI). Strong interest in housing and its importance to our society, and a keen interest in market exploration, housing projects and project profitability. Up to date on all Market trends to ensure a competitive advantage in our industry.

Why Join Empire Homes

Joining Empire Homes isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about establishing a meaningful connection with the work you do. At Empire, we are redefining what it means to work in the homebuilding industry by fostering a culture of creativity and excellence. We firmly believe our employees are the cornerstone of our success, and we're committed to Guiding Growth, Every Step of the Way. Here are some exclusive offerings at Empire that we are really excited about – and we think you’ll appreciate too: Opportunity to collaborate with other skilled and visionary professionals. Receive exclusive discounts on Empire Homes through our Employee Home Ownership Program. Enjoy peace of mind with our employer’s paid benefits. Invest in your future with employer sponsored RRSP plans. Keep growing your career with continuing education support and opportunities for learning & development.

What You’ll Be Doing Each Day

Assisting with conducting analysis on historical and current trends in demographics, economics, housing prices, rental prices, and new product research. Assist in monitoring industry trends, new developments, and acquisitions within Empire’s primary markets utilizing regional and national internal and external real estate, economic and financial data. Assist with updating Empire’s existing housing market and economic databases and assist in expanding these databases to include additional data sets and/or new market areas, as required. Conduct local site visits to select competitor and other new home sites, to establish factors such as price level and positioning, product quality and finishes, brand marketing, customer experience and assesses impact on Empire’s market positioning. Conduct market research to assist with analysis of potential acquisitions and future development opportunities. Using the above listed datasets and findings to analyze Empire’s market presence relative to sales targets and competitor performance. All other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested.

Who We Are

We are one of North America’s largest private homebuilders, with operations in Ontario, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, the Carolinas, and Colorado. There is no set path at Empire Homes; we empower you to shape your career in ways you may never have imagined. We create opportunities that Support Where You’re Headed. Empire Homes is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We are committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process for any qualified applications under the respective provincial human rights codes. Please advise a member of our team if you require accommodation to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Notice of AI Use in Recruitment

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