Development Coordinator

Canadian Tire Real Estate Limited; Laval; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail real estate firm in Laval is looking for a candidate to handle site selection and municipal approvals. You will need at least two years of experience with project management skills and be bilingual in French and English. Responsibilities include preparing documents for official agreements and attending municipal meetings. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of progressive experience in the municipal approval process.
• Understanding of legal agreements and real estate finance recommended.
• Experience in retail real estate and land development process is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of business cases for site selection.
• Monitor the status of new Official Plans and Zoning By-laws.
• Attend and represent the company at Municipal Council meetings.
• Negotiate agreements with adjoining land owners.

Skills

Bilingual in French and English

Strong Project Management skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Expert knowledge of municipal processes

Education

University or college level education in planning or a related field

MCIP, RPP Designation

Job description

What you'll do

• Participate in the development of business case in support of site selection.
• Review & interpret zoning by-laws, access requirements and availability of municipal services and other materials to confirm approvals required
• Work with a CAD Designer to prepare conceptual site plans, schedules for Offers etc.
• Secure zoning, access and development permit approvals within the applicable municipalities from start to finish.
• Monitor the status of new Official Plans, Zoning By-laws, Environmental Assessments etc.
• Attend and represent CTREL at Municipal Council and Committee meetings as required.
• Negotiate cross access agreements, restrictive agreements and shared amenities with adjoining land owners and highlight potential issue and outline possible resolutions
• Ensure corporate development standards and design philosophies are maintained through negotiations with the land vendor and municipality.
• Prepare or direct the production of documents and drawings required for final site plan agreement and / or development required for final site plan agreement and / or development agreement.
• Assist in the review of lease agreements and development agreements.
• Direct various consultants throughout the project in the completion of site plans, servicing, grading and landscape plans, as well as the development of strategic approach to approvals.
• Support the team in the follow-up to final agreements with municipalities, developers, adjoining owners, etc. and obtain release of letters of credit where required.
• Direct the preparation packages for presentation at Strategy Sessions, to the Real Estate Committee or to senior management as required.
• Coordinate with the Real Estate Manager to ensure conditions are met in Purchase and Sale Agreements
• Coordinate with project managers, retail planning, market analysis, business analysts and other internal departments
• Attend site tours

What you bring

• Bilingual in French and English
• MCIP, RPP Designation would be an asset
• University or college level education in planning or a related field
• A minimum of two years of progressive experience in the municipal approval process
• Strong Project Management skills
• Expert knowledge of municipal infrastructure, by-laws, building codes and processes
• Understanding of legal agreements and real estate finance recommended
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills in French & English
• Ability to work within tight timelines and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills
• Capable of dealing with constantly changing priorities
• Experience in retail real estate, land development process and the construction discipline is an asset
• Valid Drivers License