Job Description

Position Title: Location Research Analyst

Requisition ID: 37160

Career Group (ADSP): Administrative

Division: Real Estate Development (01000290)

Department: Real Estate

Work Location: METRO ON - 5150 SPECTRUM WAY (#A-SPEC)

Province: Canada : Ontario

Position Type: Permanent

Joining our team has its advantages!
- Flexible schedule to promote work/life balance
- Telecommuting in hybrid mode
- Group insurance from the first day
- Very competitive pension plan
- Generous holiday policy
- Personal days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free parking
- Opportunity for professional development

SUMMARY:
- This position is responsible for conducting Real Estate location research, analysis, and sales forecasting.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Obtain, analyze, and summarize information, data and reports from consultants, Planning Departments and other government agencies on demographic, residential/commercial development, planning and zoning.
- Research and prepare summary of development activity in the various markets.
- Research, monitor and report on municipal structure changes; this information is required for long-term planning and input into Real Estate function.
- Analyze and prepare summary reports on the effect of new stores, expansion, and remodels in terms of sales transfers, trade area change and market share shifts.
- Assist in preparing required materials for all capital expenditure approval submission packages.
- Assist in store postal code survey programs designed to determine customer origin and market patterns.
- Research and monitor competition activities in the marketplace.
- Research and maintain various comprehensive databases.
- Conduct ad hoc research/analysis projects as required.
- Prepare special maps to show geographical distribution of stores, sales, various demographic variables and market penetration etc.
- Present market studies, research findings/reports at department meeting.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- College diploma or University studies (certificate), in the field of Geography, Spatial Analysis or GIS.
- 3 - 5 years of related experience in retail environment.
- Advanced computer skills and knowledge in: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Geographic Information System (GIS) software (experience of using MapInfo preferred).
- Knowledge and experience of Python and Power BI is desirable
- Familiar with Census data. Knowledge / experience working with products from Environic Analytics is desirable
- Strong database management skill.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Sense of urgency.
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of market research, survey analysis and statistical methodology.

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The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro\'s business objectives.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.

We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.

Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.

We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.

METRO INC. is a food and pharmacy leader in Qu\xc3\xa9bec and Ontario. As a retailer, franchisor, distributor, and manufacturer, the Corporation operates or services a network of 953 food stores under several banners including Metro, Metro Plus, Super C, Food Basics, Adonis and Premi\xc3\xa8re Moisson, as well as 648 drugstores primarily under the Jean Coutu, Brunet, Metro Pharmacy and Food Basics Pharmacy banners, providing employment directly or indirectly to almost 90,000 people.

Our five customer promises are simply that... promises to provide our customers with the best shopping experience possible. Under each promise are actions that support it.

Our five customer promises:

• Great quality fresh products
• The people are great
• It\'s easy to shop
• Customers get what they want
• Prices are good

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