An internship at HVS Toronto is a great career beginning for any student who would like to build his/her career in the hospitality consulting and appraisal industry.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist with industry research and publications
(Conduct industry research pertaining to economic trends, supply and demand statistics, property tax, local development initiatives, comparable hotel sales, prepare presentation materials etc...)
• Participate in research projects
(Research, compile and analyze data such as hotel ground leases, capitalization rates, etc...)
• Contribute to assignments
(Research, enter data, prepare analyses and report sections)
• Perform other duties as assigned
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
• Aptitude for financial analysis
• Proficiency in word processing, database, spreadsheet and email programs
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines
• Ability to respond to changing and sometimes ambiguous situations
• Good oral and written communication skills in English/French
• Ability to work as part of a team to meet individual and office objectives
• Ability to take initiative in assessing research needs and following projects through to completion without daily supervision
Benefits of internship:
• Expand knowledge of hospitality market
• Understand the operations of an international consulting company
• Acquire research skills
• Enhance communication skills
Candidate requirements:
• Good command of spoken and written English and French
• Clear and articulate communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Punctual
• Attentive / detail orientated
As an intern you will be responsible for supporting different members of the Consulting & Valuation team. Below are some of the tasks and benefits that you will have as an intern:
• The work will be varied and project based, with some additional tasks that will depend on clients’ needs
• You will enhance your research skills through conducting market research, competitive analysis and some financial analysis
• Fieldwork may be required, although the majority of time will be spent in the office
• You will gain an understanding of the valuation process
• By completing market analysis research, you will become familiar with the hospitality industry at large
Summary:
Provide project support to professional staff while obtaining experience and training in a hotel consulting firm.
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in hospitality is required
