Development Coordinator

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You as a Development Coordinator will:

• Participate in the full lifecycle of the development and coordinate consultant team through entitlements process: Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan Approval, Committee of Adjustment, Building Permit, etc.;
• Work with architect and other consultants to develop the project design from schematic to working drawings;
• Provide accurate and relevant data to establish project budget and project schedule;
• Track all project costs to ensure completion within budget;
• Work with the finance team to develop and maintain proformas to ensure the ongoing health of projects;
• Assist with monthly project updates for investors and provide input for investment committee presentations;
• Conduct project reviews and debriefs to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations based on findings;
• Research ongoing municipal and provincial policy changes, new provincial Bills, Official Plan Amendments, Housing initiatives etc.; and
• Support acquisitions team through underwriting process providing planning research and high-level schematic stats

Is this the right role for you?

• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, based out of our Downtown Toronto and Mississauga offices
• A degree or diploma in architecture, planning, real-estate development, engineering or equivalent is required
• Experience in a similar role in the real-estate industry
• Experience in the residential sector will be a strong asset
  • Thorough knowledge of the local approval processes and policies, planning and urban design
  • Highly driven, committed, organized and flexible with the ability to meet challenging deadlines while prioritizing multiple tasks and projects
  • Strong interpersonal skills and team orientation with flexibility and resilience in dealing with a variety of different personalities;
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail, goal-oriented and driven by integrity.
• Experience managing the development process of highly complex rezoning and site plan approval submissions.
• The salary range for this role will be $60,000 - $75,000
  • Participation in relevant past projects

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone , at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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