Development Analyst

J EllisDon Corporation; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

EllisDon is seeking a Development Analyst in Canada to evaluate potential development projects, build financial models, and prepare feasibility reports. The role involves analyzing national housing market data and opportunities for affordable housing, applying valuation tools, and supporting project administration through all phases.

You will assist with client negotiations, prepare presentations, and contribute to the team’s business development efforts while maintaining a high standard of

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with interest in finance and project development.
• Strong financial/analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Adept at financial modeling with Excel.
• English language proficiency in written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze potential development projects for EllisDon Community Builders, including building financial models and feasibility reports.
• Research national housing market data and financing opportunities for affordable housing and related sectors.
• Apply valuation tools to assess development opportunities for clients.
• Support project administration across all phases, including meeting minutes and progress reports.
• Assist with client negotiations and documentation; prepare client presentations and underwriting memos.
• Support the team’s business development strategy.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/real estate development

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About EllisDon

Thinking about a change? We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch. Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others. In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we’ve made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we’re putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

Role Overview

As a 'Development Analyst' you will:

• Analyze potential development projects for EllisDon Community Builders, a division within EllisDon Capital, including developing financial models and supporting the development of project feasibility reports and leading responses to requests for proposals.
• Research and analyze national industry and housing market data and public and private project financing opportunities for affordable housing, student housing and other sectors.
• Apply valuation tools to assess affordable housing and other development opportunities for our clients.
• Support project administration throughout all phases of a project; including preparing meeting minutes, timely project updates & reports, along with tracking schedule & budget.
• Assist with client negotiations and documentation.
• Prepare client presentations and internal underwriting memos based upon the above.
• Support the team’s business development strategy.

Is this the right role for you?

You have 0-1 years experience and / or a recent graduate.

You are passionate about the opportunity for your work to have a positive social impact in communities across Canada.

You take a professional, collaborative and thoughtful approach with a commitment to excellence, and a focus on social business.

Qualifications and Skills

• You have an undergraduate degree with a demonstrated interest in finance and project development.
• You have a combination of strong financial/analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• You have excellent communication abilities.
• You are adept at financial modeling with Microsoft Excel.
• You are motivated by new challenges and prospects.
• You have advanced written and verbal communication in English.
• A background in real estate development, finance, and planning would be considered an asset.

The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $70,000.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Continuous learning.
• Opportunity for growth.
• Competitive compensation package.

Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

EllisDon is 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.

Company Culture

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. From our employees to clients, subcontractors, partners, and our considerable network of contacts, building strong, resilient relationships is the key to our success. We build on great relationships. We pride ourselves on being great people to work with. Guided by our shared values of trust, complete openness, and mutual respect and accountability, we’ve built a construction services company known for our people and integrity. We exist to provide great careers to one another. With us you can expect to continually evolve your career, benefitting from mentorship at every level and working collaboratively with other teams to expand your knowledge and experience. Values-based leadership. EllisDon’s culture and approach to business is a reflection of our core values and principles: freedom, trust, complete openness, mutual accountability, entrepreneurial enthusiasm, integrity and mutual respect.