Summer Student

Choice Properties; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate investment trust in Toronto is seeking a Summer Student for Development to assist in planning application submissions and monitor planning updates. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in Planning, Engineering, or a related field, and a passion for contributing to development projects. Responsibilities include supporting development budgets and performing various administrative duties. This is a full-time position from May to August with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree completed or near completion in relevant field.
• Familiarity with planning approvals process.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning application submissions.
• Monitor municipal notices and planning updates.
• Support tracking of development budgets and consultant invoices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Planning, Engineering, Architecture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: 22 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 2S5

Position Title: Summer Student, Development
Term Length: Summer 2026 (May – August)
Work Model: 5 days in office

Position Overview

The Development summer student will work closely under a Manager, Development, and will be primarily accountable for providing support in various aspects of the planning, design and coordination related to Choice Properties’ development projects. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic and motivated individual eager to learn and contribute in a dynamic setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and coordination of planning application submissions, including collecting signatures and processing documents.
• Monitor municipal notices, planning updates, and council agendas relevant to Choice Properties’ portfolio.
• Support in tracking development approvals, permits, and regulatory updates.
• Perform zoning checks and gather land development statistics.
• Support the preparation of RFPs and coordinate consultant contracts.
• Assist with internal and external project reporting, including tracking milestones, approvals, and key deliverables.
• Aid in pushing corporate sustainability objectives through project pipeline.
• Support tracking of development budgets, consultant invoices, and soft costs.
• Perform various administrative duties as required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Planning, Engineering, Architecture or related field (completed or near completion).
• Familiarity with typical planning approvals process.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships with other departments and with people at various levels of the organization.
• Works well in a cross functional team environment and has a positive outlook and attitude.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PPT, Project, OneNote).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present.
• Strong business acumen considered highly important.

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.

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