Associate Development Manager

Toronto Community Housing Corp.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Toronto Community Housing Corp. seeks an Associate Development Manager to assist with urban revitalizations and affordable housing development. This role involves various planning initiatives with strong collaboration in community development and a focus on tenant needs. A post-secondary degree in Planning or Architecture is required, alongside several years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS

Health and dental benefits

Minimum three weeks of paid vacation

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in land use planning and/or real estate development.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and legislation related to rental housing.
• Experience with community development initiatives is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tracking, monitoring and analyzing Development Division project budgets.
• Prepare project cost proposals and business plans.
• Coordinate consultant teams and prepare documentation for funding.

Skills

Knowledge of policies affecting land use planning and development

Proven experience in community development

Knowledge of trends in the real estate industry

Education

Post-secondary degree in Planning or Architecture

Job description

What we offer

• In addition to a competitive salary and a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we offer a comprehensive package that meets the various needs of our diverse employees, including:
• Ability to participate in inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities;
• Minimum three (3) weeks of paid annual vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Four (4) paid personal days;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, includes 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Health and dental benefits; including a health spending account available upon your start date;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Maternity and parental leave top up (93% of base salary);
• Training and development programs including tuition reimbursement of $1500 per calendar year;
• Fitness membership discount.

Hybrid Job: This job offers the opportunity to work from home as part of a hybrid work arrangement. This arrangement will allow you to work some days at a TCHC work location and the rest of the time from home. The amount of time required to work at a TCHC work location is flexible, while considering operational and service delivery requirements.

Make a Difference

Are you a development professional and looking for an opportunity to work with an organization that plays an integral part in transforming Toronto? Do you have experience in land use planning and/or experience related to affordable rental and market housing development? If so, we have an opportunity for you!
Under the direction of a Senior Development Manager, the Associate Development Manager is responsible for assisting with planning and organizing various initiatives undertaken by the Development Division in a manner that supports TCHC’s tenant focused culture.
TCHC’s award-winning development initiatives include full-scale urban revitalizations, the development of mixed-use, mixed-income communities and the creation of infill high-rise, mid-rise and low-rise multi-family residential buildings. Community revitalizations are developed in partnership with private-market developers and involve working closely with our tenants and other community partners and stakeholders. Be part of building a better Toronto for all!
This job offers the opportunity to work from home as part of a hybrid work arrangement. This arrangement will allow you to work some days at a TCHC work location and the rest of the time from home. The amount of time required to work at a TCHC work location is flexible, while considering operational and service delivery requirements

What You'll Do

• Assist in tracking, monitoring and analyzing Development Division project budgets
• Assist in preparing project cost proposals and project business plans (cash flow requirements, equity investments requirements, program funding requirements, operating pro-forma, etc.)
• Assist in the creation and monitoring of project schedules
• Assist in the contract administration of development partner agreements
• Develop and managing proposal calls
• Coordinate consultant teams
• Prepare documentation and monitoring requirements to secure funding for affordable housing construction and ownership
• Assist in the development of partnerships with local businesses, developers, senior levels of government, business associations and related agencies
• Coordinate with other TCHC Divisions to support revitalization initiatives
• Assist with identifying new revitalization sites, acquisition and property disposals to maximize value to the corporation and achieve corporate objectives
• Support the relocation of TCHC residents during the revitalization process
• Support local community agencies in the revitalization process
• Review consultant reports prior to submittal to senior management/City staff
• Report on feasibility studies in support of revitalization activities
• Plan and execute public and community-based meetings, workshops, focus groups, etc.
• Collaborate with revitalization stakeholder groups and participate in one-on-one meetings with stakeholders on TCHC’s behalf
• Design and lead project tours for stakeholders

What You'll Need

• Post-secondary degree in Planning or Architecture or related degree
• 3 years of experience in land use planning and/or real estate development
• Knowledge of policies affecting land use planning and development in the Greater Toronto region (e.g., Provincial Policy Statement, Growth Plan, Official Plan, Zoning by-laws, etc.)
• Knowledge of relevant policies and legislation related to rental housing (e.g., Residential Tenancies Act)
• Knowledge of trends in the real estate industry
• Proven experience in community development

What’s next

Once you apply, we’ll review your resume and contact you if we believe your skills and experience will make you successful in the role. If you are selected to move forward, the process will include one or more interviews and/or assessments and reference checks.

Please note: The temporary position part of this posting may be extended or become permanent in order to meet business needs. If this occurs, the position may not be reposted.

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