Development Coordinator

J EllisDon Corporation; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon Corporation seeks a Development Coordinator to manage full lifecycle development activities, coordinating consultants through entitlements and approvals. You will work with architects to evolve designs from concept to working drawings and contribute to budgets and schedules.

The role supports a hybrid work model from Downtown Toronto and Mississauga offices, requiring knowledge of local approval processes and residential development trends.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in the real-estate industry.
• Experience in the residential sector will be a strong asset.
• Thorough knowledge of local approval processes, planning and urban design.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full lifecycle of development and coordinate consultant teams through entitlements processes.
• Work with architect and consultants to develop project design from schematic to working drawings.
• Provide data to establish project budget and schedule; track costs to stay within budget.
• Develop and maintain proformas with the finance team and support investor updates.

Skills

Real-estate experience

Residential development

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Architecture / Planning / Real-estate degree

Job description

Connect with us LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. 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.

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.
• Support acquisitions team through underwriting process providing planning research and high-level schematic stats.

Ability to work in a hybrid environment, based out of our Downtown Toronto and Mississauga offices.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 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.

The salary range for this role will be $60,000 - $75,000. 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.

We are 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.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates.

EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

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 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.