Senior Development Coordinator, Western Canada

Choice Properties General Partnership Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice Properties General Partnership Inc. is seeking a Senior Development Coordinator for the Western Canada Office, based in Vancouver with a four‑day in‑office hybrid model.

You will assist in managing Western development projects across acquisition, planning, permitting, construction and close‑out stages, ensuring timelines, budgets and regulatory adherence. Key duties include coordinating planning approvals, scoping design consultants, monitoring schedules and costs, maintaining files, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in real estate development or related field.
• Experience in Metro Vancouver and Calgary area is a strong asset.
• Experience reviewing complex agreements/legislation and summarizing.
• Post‑secondary education in Architecture, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate, Planning, Business or related field.
• Strong organizational, detail‑oriented and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and adaptability to new systems.
• Familiarity with PM Web is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning approval processes and coordinate documents for approvals.
• Assist in selecting consultants, manage RFPs, develop scopes.
• Support AVP with project schedules and budgets, monitor costs and milestones.
• Maintain project files and regulatory compliance.
• Organize meetings, take minutes with stakeholders and action follow‑ups.
• Coordinate collection of documents for planning approvals and permits.
• Review dates, conditions and obligations from legal agreements.
• Arrange postings for securities and monitor letters of credit.
• Collaborate with design teams to optimize costs while meet ESG targets.
• Communicate project details across internal departments.
• Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Review consultant documents and provide recommendations.
• Stay informed on political, regulatory and market trends.

Skills

Real estate development

Project coordination

Communication

MS Office

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Architecture degree

Civil/Mechanical Engineering degree

Real Estate or Planning degree

Business degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

PM Web

Job description

Location & Hybrid Model

Location: 1040 – 1185 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4E6. 1185 West Georgia Street, Vancouver. Hybrid Model: 4 days in office.

Position Title

Senior Development Coordinator, Western Canada Office.

Position Overview

The Senior Development Coordinator will assist in managing Western projects through the various stages of development within our Commercial Development team. This includes providing administrative and project coordination support from the acquisition, planning/permitting approvals activity, construction, and close‐out stages. Ultimately, the Senior Development Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the AVP, Development with ensuring projects align with timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements in the various markets.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning approval process, including coordinating and assembling key documents, Official Community Plan Amendments, Zoning By‑Law Amendments (Rezoning), Site Plan Control, Plan of Condominium, Plan of Subdivision, Committee of Adjustment, and Permits necessary for development entitlements and project delivery.
• Assist in preparing appropriate lists of potential consultants, managing RFP processes for design consultants, develop scopes of work and scope matrices.
• Support AVP, Development with the preparation of project schedules and budgets and assist in the monitoring of project costs, milestones, and timelines.
• Maintain project files, track approvals, and help manage regulatory compliance through the development process.
• Organize, participate, and take minutes in meetings with consultants, municipal authorities, and other stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and follow‑up on actions.
• Coordinate and maintain the collection of documents, reports, and drawings required for planning approvals and permit applications.
• Proactively review and track critical dates, conditions and obligations from any legal agreement related to the project, including leases related to the commercial components.
• Identify and ensure appropriate arrangements are made for posting of all securities, letters of credit etc. and assume responsibility for monitoring and release of letters of credit.
• Work closely with design consultants and project team members to ensure designs are optimized to reduce overall construction costs while complying with the project’s ESG targets, specifications, planning, and permit applications.
• Collaborate with the internal development team to ensure project details are communicated across our internal departments.
• Prepare reports and assist with the development of presentations and materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively review consultant documents and provide initial recommendations to project leads for opportunities and to mitigate risk during the preparation, submission, and revision of site and building permit applications and upon receiving progress claims.
• Stay current with political, regulatory, and market trends to keep the business informed of potential changes in the industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in real estate development or related field, and experience within both Metro Vancouver and City of Calgary (including surrounding area) is considered a strong asset.
• Prior relevant experience/working knowledge of Canadian planning frameworks.
• Prior experience reviewing complex agreements/legislation and succinctly summarizing.
• Post‑secondary education/degree in Architecture, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate, Planning, Business or related field.
• Strong organizational, detail‑oriented, and time management skills with the ability to manage and prioritize various project tasks within a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, etc.) and the ability to be adapt to new systems and leading‑edge technology.
• Familiarity with PM Web considered a strong asset.
• A critical thinker and independent problem solver, with the ability to take initiative.
• Motivated and eager to learn and grow in the real estate development industry.
• Exhibit Choice Properties’ CORE values and Blue Culture.

About Choice Properties

Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust is an owner, manager and developer of well‑located retail and commercial real estate across Canada. Choice Properties' portfolio spans approximately 65 million square feet of gross leasable area and consists of over 700 properties primarily focused on supermarket‑anchored shopping centers. Choice Properties’ strategy is to create value by enhancing and optimizing its portfolio through high quality transactions, strategic development and active property management. We mainly focus on necessity‑based retail, and high‑quality industrial and mixed‑use assets. In particular, we have a strategic relationship with Loblaw, our largest tenant, that provides us with access to high quality investment opportunities. Our established operating platform with a proven track record of success also provides us with access to a transformational development pipeline that we believe supports superior long‑term value creation and growth. A commitment to continuous learning and development is a strong part of our culture.

Additional Information

• Choice Properties REIT recognizes Canada’s diversity as a source of national pride and strength.
• We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization.
• Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Number of Openings: 1

Hiring Range

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche : $78,120.00 - $107,415.00 / 78.120,00$ - 107.415,00$ (per year / par an) A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for a newly created position. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste nouvellement créé. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

Choice Properties REIT Overview

Choice Properties REIT is Canada’s leading diversified Real Estate Investment Trust. Led by an experienced management team, we are growing our retail portfolio of properties with necessity based grocery and pharmacy anchored retail real estate. The balance of the portfolio is comprised of high‑quality industrial and office assets located in Canada’s largest markets. As a key business driver, the depth of our development pipeline creates immense value by capitalizing on a strong retail intensification program, combined with prime residential‑focused mixed‑use communities. Choice Properties is a unique Real Estate organization; we operate as a highly successful innovative environment where employees are encouraged to demonstrate their highly evolved ability to achieve success in a resilient team‑like environment. A commitment to continuous learning and development is a strong part of our culture.