Specialist, Project Development

Job Description

Specialist, Project Development Status : (1) Contract Full Time (Up to 21 months) Salary : $78,336 – $97,920 per annum plus comprehensive benefits Work Mode : Hybrid see below for more details about this work mode Location : 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton Hours : 35 hours per week

Be bold. Think big. Join us.

Are you a technically skilled professional with a passion for designing and delivering infrastructure that supports vital community services? Do you thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments where every project has purpose?

Join the Region of Peel as a Specialist, Project Development and play a critical role in delivering capital projects that directly serve the people of Peel — from housing and health to emergency services and beyond.

Who We Are :

The Capital Planning and Project Management (CPPM) Section within the Real Property Asset Management Division leads strategic planning and delivery of facility capital projects across the Region. Our work spans everything from state-of-good-repair upgrades to major new builds, ensuring that Peel’s infrastructure meets the needs of today — and tomorrow.

Our team provides asset and project management services for :

• Regional office complexes
• Paramedic and emergency service facilities
• Long-Term Care and Affordable Housing
• Shelters, Public Works sites, PAMA, and more

We partner with internal stakeholders and the Corporate Asset Management (CAM) team to deliver data-driven, forward-thinking capital projects that enhance the quality of life across Peel.

What You’ll Do :

Reporting to the Program Manager, Asset Renewal & Construction, the Project Development Specialist plays an important role in delivering capital construction and SOGR (State of Good Repair) projects throughout the Region.

You’ll provide hands-on support from planning to execution — reviewing technical designs, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget. This position works closely with project managers, facility managers, engineers, contractors, and consultants to ensure success.

The primary focus of this role is supporting Early Years Child Care (EYCC) capital projects by serving as a Project Monitor responsible for overseeing multiple childcare sites, including certifying payments based on verified progress, monitoring construction activities, preparing reports, tracking schedules, identifying and mitigating project risks, and building strong working relationships with childcare operators, contractors, and other vendors to ensure successful project delivery.

Key responsibilities include :

What You Bring :

Skills and Abilities :

Perks That Make Work Fun (and Your Life Easier)!

At Peel Region, we believe in taking care of you. Here\'s what you\'ll enjoy when you join our team :

We’ve got you covered — because we know happy, healthy people do their best work!

Work Mode & Job Location : In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected along with occasional travel to attend site inspections or meetings at Regional facilities or as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

Peel Region offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview : Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won\'t find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contactzzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

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