Summer 2026 - Data Governance Analyst Intern

Accelerate your success at Colliers.

Why Colliers?

As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities.

A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.

Join the next generation of commercial real estate experts by working hands-on alongside industry leaders across a variety of exciting projects. Our world-class reputation and global scale will help develop your profile by exposing you to all sides of a dynamic industry.

*This position is based out of our Downtown Toronto office*

Internship Overview
The Data Governance Intern will support efforts to define and build a data governance framework for global data platforms. This role involves analyzing and validating data, identifying discrepancies, and assisting with compliance initiatives. The intern will collaborate with subject matter experts, perform exploratory analysis to uncover systemic issues, and help develop solutions that improve data integrity and usability. By applying critical thinking and analytical skills, the intern will contribute to creating governance practices that enable trusted, well-managed data assets.

In addition to the day-to-day tasks, our early careers team offers a comprehensive internship program with opportunities to learn, network, and grow through industry-focused sessions, speaker series, and social events. You’ll connect with colleagues across the business, from other interns to senior leaders, to build your confidence, leadership, and knowledge of commercial real estate.

In this role, you will...

• Develop expertise in commercial real estate concepts and organizational data governance practices.

• Analyze, validate, and enforce accuracy of property, ownership, company, and contact data in compliance with standards.

• Evaluate and compare data from internal and external sources to identify discrepancies, trends, and improvement opportunities.

• Review and ensure quality of market condition reports and other outputs against governance guidelines.

• Collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts to align on data requirements and standards.

• Investigate root causes of data integrity issues, perform exploratory analysis, and recommend strategic remediation solutions.

• Drive continuous improvement by monitoring performance metrics and implementing process enhancements to maintain governance standards.

What you'll bring...

• Education & Interest: Current student at a Canadian University majoring in Data Analytics, Information Management, Business, or related fields; demonstrated interest in real estate or urban planning (through campus clubs, case competitions or relevant courses).

• Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency; expertise in Excel, SQL, and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau); knowledge of data governance and quality frameworks.

• Analytical & Problem Solving: Skilled in interpreting and evaluating data from multiple sources; strong problem-solving mindset; experience in process optimization and continuous improvement.

• Communication & Collaboration: Clear written and verbal communication; ability to present findings to decision-makers; effective teamwork and relationship-building.

• Professionalism & Confidentiality: High discretion in handling sensitive information; exceptional accuracy in data validation; commitment to excellent internal and external service.

• Organization & Attention to Detail: Strong organizational and accuracy skills; ability to meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Pursuant to the laws regarding job postings where the position is located, Colliers is disclosing the following information:

Approximate Hourly Range for Role: $21 to $22

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Colliers does not use AI-enabled tools to sort or decline applications. All decisions are made by our talent acquisition team.

What we offer: 

Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.

Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.

Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.

Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Global network: Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@colliers.com.