Development Coordinator

Westbow-Group-of-Companie; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits package

RRSP matching program

Investment opportunities with Westbow

Supportive team and leadership

Casual and energetic work environment

Fun and inclusive company events

Volunteer opportunities with Westbow G

Job summary

Westbow Group of Companies in Chilliwack, BC, is seeking a Development Coordinator to support land development projects from planning through execution. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, and documentation, working with the development team,Finance, consultants, and municipal authorities to keep projects moving.

This hands-on role rewards teamwork, upward communication, and proactive problem-solving, with a focus on accurate reporting, cross-functional collaboration, and driving project

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar real estate development role.
• Urban planning background or related degree is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Proficiency with Excel for budgeting and reporting.
• Knowledge of land development processes is an asset.
• No specific formal education or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and tracking the progress of land development projects, maintaining schedules and to-do lists for accurate reporting.
• Organize and maintain accurate project documentation, including contracts, reports, schedules, and correspondence.
• Support development budgets and project schedules, tracking costs and coordinating invoices.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams and external officials to support smooth project execution.
• Assist with market, product, data, and service research to increase project revenue and profit.
• Attend consultant meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and follow-up reports.
• Support public engagement and community meetings.
• Maintain organized, current, and accessible project files.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Prioritization

Education

Urban planning degree (asset)

Civil engineering / construction management (asset)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Founded in 1977, the Westbow Group of Companies is made up of high-quality businesses across several industries. Based in Chilliwack, BC, with operations in Western Canada and Guatemala City, our companies work in construction, investing, agriculture, and non-profit causes - always aiming to produce Quality for Generations. We are proud of the values that guide how we work:

• We are creative and innovative
• We have fun
• We act with integrity

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and execution of land development projects for the Westbow Group. You will work closely with the development team, the Project Analyst in Finance, project managers, consultants, municipal authorities, and other internal and external stakeholders. You will coordinate communication, maintain project documentation, and accurately track and report schedules, milestones, budgets, costs, and project priorities. This is a hands-on role; success comes from teamwork, confident upward management, and the ability to influence progress across teams without direct authority.

Annual Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000

What you're great at

• Staying organized, consistent, and highly attentive to detail while tracking progress accurately.
• Communicating clearly with different audiences; you are outgoing, emotionally intelligent, and confident asking questions and providing answers.
• Managing conflict constructively and balancing the priorities and goals of multiple teams.
• Taking initiative as a driven self-starter, managing upward effectively, and providing clear reporting.
• Thinking outside the box, contributing ideas, and being an involved and dependable team player.
• Prioritizing critical work in a fast-paced environment and remaining flexible when the small team needs support outside a narrowly defined scope.
• Facilitating cross-group collaboration, inspiring commitment, and motivating others toward a shared goal without direct authority.
• Exceeding goals, mobilizing others to initiate change, building team capability, unlocking individual potential, and deeply understanding customer dynamics.
• Defining a multi-year strategy for your own area while keeping decisions aligned with the needs of the wider business.

What you'll be doing

• Assist in managing and tracking the progress of land development projects, maintaining schedules and to-do lists for accurate reporting.
• Organize and maintain accurate project documentation, including contracts, reports, schedules, and correspondence.
• Support the development team in creating, maintaining, and monitoring development budgets and project schedules, tracking costs, and coordinating invoices for accurate reporting.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams and external officials to support smooth project execution.
• Assist the development team with market, product, data, and service research, and bring forward ideas that can directly increase project revenue and profit.
• Attend consultant meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and complete follow-up reports.
• Support the development team with public engagement and community meetings.
• Maintain organized, current, and accessible project files.

What we're looking for

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar real estate development role.
• An urban planning background and experience creating and tracking pro formas and budgets in Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and confidence using Excel for accurate budget and project reporting.
• Knowledge of land development processes, regulations, and market trends is an asset.
• Post-secondary education in urban planning, civil engineering, or construction management is an asset. No specific formal education or certification is required.

What you can expect from us

• Medical and dental benefits package
• RRSP matching program
• Investment opportunities with Westbow Capital
• Supportive team and leadership staff
• Casual and energetic work environment
• Fun and inclusive company events
• Volunteer opportunities with Westbow Gives Back

At Westbow, our vision is to create a world where every person has the skills and opportunities to reach their greatest potential. We value our employees, embrace creativity and innovation, and strive to build lasting value in all that we do.