Land Development Coordinator

Broadstreet Properties Ltd; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company in Campbell River is seeking a Development Coordinator to oversee development applications, including securing necessary permits and coordinating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a background in Urban Planning and be skilled in project management and communication. This role involves researching municipal policies and engaging with city officials to facilitate approvals. The organization values employee wellbeing and inclusivity, ensuring a respectful working environment for all.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of municipal planning process and zoning bylaws.
• Effective in handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate in-house designers and external consultants for development applications.
• Research municipal policies and identify challenges.
• Engage in negotiations with city officials regarding development applications.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Project management abilities

Research and analytical skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Urban or Community Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Located at Broadstreet's Home Office in beautiful Campbell River, the Development Coordinator’s role is to act as the File Lead in the preparation, application, and approval for a range of development applications including rezoning, subdivision, development permits and building permits. Under the direction of the Development Manager, the Development Coordinator works as a member of the development team that includes in-house designers and external technical consultants on all aspects of the design and approval process including research, site/building plan coordination, application preparation/submission and deadline management for both the consulting team and approving authorities for multi‑family and mixed‑use projects across Western Canada.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of the in-house designers and external consultants to assemble necessary documentation and plans for submission.
• Organize and prepare the materials required to apply for various development applications including development permits and building permits.
• Research and interpret municipal and provincial policies and identify potential challenges or opportunities related to development approvals.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with city planning departments, local government officials, and community stakeholders.
• Engage in negotiations with city officials to address any concerns or objections related to development applications and work towards solutions to overcome challenges.
• Manage external consultants working on the development applications to ensure timely delivery of materials required for approvals.
• Monitor and ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable regulations throughout the development process.
• Maintain accurate records of all communications, approvals, and documentation related to development approvals.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Urban or Community Planning, or an equivalent combination of training and experience in real estate development
• Must be knowledgeable in the municipal planning process, including zoning bylaws, statutory plans, policy plans, etc.
• Effective organization and project management abilities to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed research and analytical skills
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office

Why Broadstreet?

Broadstreet Properties Ltd. is a family owned and operated property management company, partnered with Seymour Pacific Developments, that manage multi-family residential communities. We are a growing organization made up of diverse team members who are motivated to continuously innovate our approach to asset management. We consider employee wellbeing a priority and are dedicated to protecting the health and safety of our teams while ensuring a workplace that is respectful of everyone.

Broadstreet Properties Ltd. practices equal opportunity hiring and onboarding processes to ensure equal access and participation for everyone. We understand that we have a responsibility for ensuring a safe, dignified, and welcoming environment and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees irrespective of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law. We believe in integrating people with disabilities into our workforce by removing barriers and meeting accessibility needs.