Data Research & Entry Specialist

March 2, 2026

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REMOTE DATA RESEARCH & ENTRY SPECIALIST (Contractor 1-Year, 20 to 30 hrs/week, Not an Internship)

Ottawa or Toronto, Canada | Remote

WHO WE ARE

Zonda Urban (ZU) is a market-leading research and advisory firm specializing in the collection and analysis of new multi-family residential development data across. ZU strives to provide a dynamic and team-oriented work environment that allows team-members to learn and gain valuable experience in the residential development industry.

WHAT WE NEED

We are looking for someone with an eye for detail, the ability to self-manage and a willingness to learn who is available to work 20-30 hours per week as a Remote Data Research & Entry Specialist (1 Year Contract). This role will assist with a variety of tasks related to the collection and maintenance of new multi-family and rental housing data in ZU’s proprietary NHSLive data product. As a Remote Data Research & Entry Specialist, you will:

Monitor project websites, city planning documents, and information supplied by Zonda Urban for information releases;
Making inquiries via phone to gain information not included in project websites, city planning documents, and information supplied by Zonda Urban;
Input sales data and relevant information received from multiple sources into ZU's proprietary NHSLive data product;
Use multiple different tools in order to help verify information accuracy;
Monitor all active development permits in relevant cities;
Maintain an accurate representation of upcoming multi-family projects and monitor the scheduled launch dates and any changes in the development permit status.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

A candidate who is confident making phone calls and requests for information;
Adept with technology, preferably with experience around website development;
Organized and resourceful with strong research skills and the ability to work from home, and a positive attitude;
Ability to self-manage your own workload and work effectively independently and in a team environment;
Excellent computer skills, including the ability to learn new software quickly, navigate Excel, MS Word, Microsoft paint, Outlook other software packages.

WHAT WE OFFER

Flexible hours of approximately 20-30 hours per week at $20/hr.;
Please note: This is not an internship. The position is a 1-year contract role, offering a minimum of 20 hours per week up to 30hrs per week, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and business needs.

Inclusion & Equal Opportunity Employment

Zonda (formerly Hanley Wood | Meyers Research) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion & belonging. Here at Zonda, we are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada.

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