Development Coordinator

EllisDon; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and development firm in Mississauga is seeking a Development Coordinator to participate in the full lifecycle of development projects. You will coordinate with a consultant team, develop project designs, and manage project budgets to ensure successful completion. Ideal candidates have a degree in a relevant field, experience in the real-estate industry, and strong project management skills.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Commitment to inclusion and diversity

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in the real-estate industry is required.
• Experience in the residential sector will be a strong asset.
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and goal-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development lifecycle and consultant team through the entitlements process.
• Develop project design with architect and consultants.
• Track project costs and maintain project budgets.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of local approval processes

Flexibility and resilience

Education

Degree or diploma in architecture, planning, real-estate development, or engineering

Job description

You as a Development Coordinator will :

• Participate in the full lifecycle of the development and coordinate consultant team through entitlements process : Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan Approval, Committee of Adjustment, Building Permit, etc.;
• Work with architect and other consultants to develop the project design from schematic to working drawings;
• Provide accurate and relevant data to establish project budget and project schedule;
• Track all project costs to ensure completion within budget;
• Work with the finance team to develop and maintain proformas to ensure the ongoing health of projects;
• Assist with monthly project updates for investors and provide input for investment committee presentations;
• Conduct project reviews and debriefs to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations based on findings;
• Research ongoing municipal and provincial policy changes, new provincial Bills, Official Plan Amendments, Housing initiatives etc.; and
• Support acquisitions team through underwriting process providing planning research and high-level schematic stats

Is this the right role for you?

• A degree or diploma in architecture, planning, real-estate development, engineering or equivalent is required
• Experience in a similar role in the real-estate industry
• Experience in the residential sector will be a strong asset
• Thorough knowledge of the local approval processes and policies, planning and urban design
• Highly driven, committed, organized and flexible with the ability to meet challenging deadlines while prioritizing multiple tasks and projects
• Strong interpersonal skills and team orientation with flexibility and resilience in dealing with a variety of different personalities
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail, goal-oriented and driven by integrity
• Experience managing the development process of highly complex rezoning and site plan approval submissions; participation in relevant past projects

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.