Senior Market Research Analyst

Temporary Assignment

Headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Suncorp Valuations is a dynamic growth-oriented leader in the valuation industry, providing full service appraisal and valuation consulting services. Through offices in Canada and the U.S.A., we offer a range of valuation and costing services for land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and for intangible assets such as patents, copyrights and franchises.  Utilizing robust research methodologies, valuation consultants develop reports that provide an opinion of value for assessed property and other assets. Clients utilize reports for a variety of needs including regulatory compliance, financing, litigation support, mergers and acquisitions, purchase price allocation, insurance placement and claims settlement. Our risk management department assists clients by identifying and mitigating risks such as the potential for accidents, property damage and theft.  For further details please refer to our website at www.suncorpvaluations.com.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Vice-President of Professional Services, the Market Research Analyst will identify details of competing sources in Canadian building cost data by researching the Canadian and US Market to identify building cost services. Compile data on each service including the cost of the services, building types, cost types, depth of cost data, service delivery, internal data sources costs are based on, geographical coverage, and survey to measure brand reliability.  Investigate the scope and feasibility of creating an in-house alternative for building cost research and data.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Will have the ability to engage with internal employees to gain a good understanding of our current business, gathering information, interacting and running effective meetings.  Have basic knowledge of construction components, machine and equipment components, building cost metrics and the appraisal industry.  Experience in designing different production models and standard operating procedures. The ability to create business plans and strategies that align with the vision. The successful candidate will work closely with the VP of Professional Services and Senior Research Analyst along with other key stakeholders in the organization.

THE REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or diploma in Marketing, Business, Geography, Mathematics, Statistics, Market Research or a related field;
• 5+ years of experience designing, managing and analyzing custom survey research projects;
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills;
• Experience in evaluating and designing a new business model including a feasibility analysis;
• Experience working with databases, statistics and primary and secondary research datasets;
• Experience preparing and delivering final reports to senior leadership;
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

  THE ROLE COMPETENCIES: 

• Strong research skills both by phone and on-line;
• Analyze data and present recommendations;
• Effective and strong communication skills both in person and in writing;
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence technology and/or opportunities;
• Basic understanding of construction methods, machine and equipment components;
• Basic understanding of appraisal and/or insurance costing industry.

Suncorp Valuations has received funding dollars to conduct this project, the hours of work for this temporary assignment are flexible, and this project must be completed by March 2019.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS: 

• Send your resume and cover letter to HR@suncorpvaluations.com

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Administrative Assistant

Headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Suncorp Valuations is a dynamic growth-oriented leader in the valuation industry, providing full service appraisal and valuation consulting services. Through offices in Canada and the U.S.A., we offer a range of valuation and costing services for land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and for intangible assets such as patents, copyrights and franchises.  Utilizing robust research methodologies, valuation consultants develop reports that provide an opinion of value for assessed property and other assets. Clients utilize reports for a variety of needs including regulatory compliance, financing, litigation support, mergers and acquisitions, purchase price allocation, insurance placement and claims settlement. Our risk management department assists clients by identifying and mitigating risks such as the potential for accidents, property damage and theft.  For further details please refer to our website at www.suncorpvaluations.com.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Managing Director, this position is pivotal in sustaining business operations through internal and external client support activities in the Saskatoon office. The focus of the role is to support a group of appraisers, predominantly by completing file set ups and the compilation and delivery of client reports.

Additional responsibilities include general office administration, scanning, and providing support to other team members with the completion of appraisal reports. The role is fast paced, with a variety of responsibilities, and provides the opportunity to grow and expand within and beyond the role requirements.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Along with the required credentials, you are friendly and enjoy communicating on the phone. You excel at time management, are able to balance conflicting priorities, problem solving, manage a high workload, and be a strong team player. You are naturally focused on providing high levels of client service and ensure accuracy of your work through inquiry and well-honed proofreading skills. You are able to work independently and communicate openly with business partners to ensure work is completed to required standards and within given timelines. You are flexible and adapt easily to new procedures. You enjoy finding efficiencies within systems and learning new skills. You are detail focused and comfortable performing work that requires high levels of accuracy in a high volume environment.

THE REQUIREMENTS

• A certificate or diploma from a recognized administrative program or equivalent;
• Two to three years office administrative or related experience;
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Office Suite; expertise with Word and Excel;
• Exceptional written and oral English language skills;
• Proficient, accurate and fast keyboarding skills (60 wpm minimum);
• Demonstrated ability to learn new software applications.

  THE ROLE COMPETENCIES: 

• Provide high levels of internal and external customer service that aligns with our Brand Promise – On Time, Credible, Professional;
• Strong team player who collaborates well with others;
• High attention to detail;
• Active listening, verbal and written communication skills;
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills;
• Able to multi task with constant interruptions;
• Can work competently with minimum supervision;
• Proactive, with a desire to drive results and exceed goals;
• Determined and hardworking;
• High personal and professional standards;
• Effective problem solving.

We pride ourselves in offering flexible work arrangements that allow our employees to balance work and life commitments.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS: 

• Send your resume and cover letter to HR@suncorpvaluations.com

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Senior Valuation Consultant

Suncorp Valuations is a full service appraisal and valuation consulting firm. From offices in Canada and the U.S.A. we provide global valuation services for land, buildings, machinery and equipment, that is used for financing, litigation support, mergers and acquisitions, and insurance placement purposes. For more information on our services please visit our website at www.suncorpvaluations.com.

The Role.
The focus of work is on the development of valuation reports for industrial properties. This includes, but is not exclusive to banks, public and private companies, insurance companies, private equity groups and insurance brokers. Through site inspections, research, expert analysis and collaboration, you will develop a solid and defendable rationale for the final value assigned to a property. This requires the ability to develop, accurately prepare and present defendable conclusions of value, using the cost, market and income approaches to value.

The Ideal Candidate.
Along with the required credentials, you enjoy working with a group of professionals and excel at research and analysis. Although you are able to work independently, you enjoy leveraging the knowledge of coworkers to complete accurate assignments. You easily manage multiple projects and are naturally focussed on providing internal stakeholders and external clients with high levels of service. You enjoy a role that provides in-office work, client interaction and travel to perform on-site investigation of client assets.
On a personal note, you are interested in developing your career through participation in internal and external professional development and enjoy a role that provides a combination of office work and travel to client sites. Preference will be given to those that are a candidate member of the American Society of Appraisers.

The Requirements.
• University Degree or Diploma in a complementary discipline; Engineering, Physical Sciences, Finance, Economics, Construction, Architectural Technology or a related field.
• Appraiser designation or candidate member with a willingness to obtain an ASA designation.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience, preferably appraising machinery, equipment and/or buildings.
• Valid Driver’s License, clean driving abstract and access to safe, reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel to client sites, including extended stays and international travel.
• Valid North American passport, or able to attain a passport.

The Competencies.
• Proactive, with a desire to drive results and exceed goals.
• Strong planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Solid computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to work with complex spreadsheets.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with acute attention to detail.
• Expert project planning skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks.
• Able to collaborate, share knowledge and leverage expertise as needed.
• Self-directed with the desire and ability to work independently.

The Application Process.
Please send your resume, quote the competition number and include your name before the deadline at:

Email: HR@suncorpvaluations.com

Deadline: August 22, 2018

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.