Development Associate, Development Advisory

Colliers; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate services firm in Toronto is seeking a Development Associate to support project-related requirements. The role involves project coordination, research, and maintaining organized project files. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive benefits and compensation

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programs

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant development experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory and planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Supporting project completion from feasibility to closeout.
• Managing project deliverables to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Assisting in preparing reports and presentations.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Organizational

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Land Economics

Tools

MS Project

Outlook

Excel

Job description

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Why Colliers?

Accelerate your success at 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 offers the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. We have been recognized as a top employer on several prestigious lists, including 2024’s Best Workplaces in Canada, Greater Toronto Area’s Top 100 Employers, and Best Workplaces for Inclusion.

Location: Onsite Role, Toronto, Ontario

About the Role:

We are seeking an Associate, Development Advisory, to support the East Team with project-related requirements, including research, project coordination, development project design, approvals, and construction delivery. The role involves keeping the team updated on policy changes, supporting document preparation, and maintaining organized project files.

Responsibilities include:

1. Supporting project completion from feasibility to closeout.
2. Generating project plans, schedules, budgets, and fostering client relationships.
3. Managing project deliverables to meet deadlines and quality standards.
4. Assisting in preparing reports, correspondence, site inspection reports, and presentations.
5. Coordinating procurement of design consultants within budgets.
6. Tracking development schedules and milestones.
7. Supporting the analysis and pro-forma development with the analyst and accounting teams.
8. Contributing to project reporting, submissions, and daily tasks.
9. Maintaining meeting records and stakeholder communications.
10. Assisting with design review and providing feedback to architects, considering costs and market trends.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Business, or Land Economics.
• 1-3 years of relevant development experience.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory and planning processes.
• Industry network within commercial real estate is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Innovative projects shaping communities.
• Career development opportunities.
• Competitive benefits and compensation.
• Collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programs and Employee Resource Groups.
• Global network of professionals across 68 countries.

Apply now via LinkedIn or visit our careers page. We value diversity and are committed to accommodating applicants' needs throughout the recruitment process.