Development Coordinator

Job Title : Development Coordinator

Reports To : Director, Development

Department : Portfolios

Position Summary

Assist Directors and Development Managers in all facets of the land development process including providing administrative support, as required, with a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities :

• Support and assist in preparing, submitting, obtaining official plan amendments, zoning by-law amendments, site plan applications / approvals, building permits, and minor variance applications for various projects;
• Track status of all above mentioned applications / submissions;
• Organize and prepare for team meetings, prepare meeting minutes as required, responsibility for preparing and updating project status reports;
• Coordinate with internal leasing, engineering and construction departments;
• Assist in due diligence process of prospective acquisitions / sales;
• Provide support as required in relation to Joint Venture partnerships;
• Maintain information flow within the team including regular reporting, scheduling and coordinating meetings;
• Liaise with A / P department to follow up on outstanding payments and invoices;
• Prepare and assist in setting up POs and budgets
• Prepare and provide demographic, and competition information;
• Coordinate the provision, reduction and retrieval of letters of credit;
• Track status of applications in proximity of properties responsible for and monitor council agendas;
• Track all information pertaining to neighbouring properties (i.e. land sales, policy changes, etc.);
• Anticipate potential issues and take a proactive approach in all facets of the role.

Academic / Professional Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Urban Planning, Urban Land Economics, or related field.

Required Skills / Experience :

• 1-3 years’ experience in a real estate related field;
• Excellent organizational abilities;
• Ability to multi-task, self-manage and prioritize work;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must possess the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of management within the Company as well as outside the organization;
• Proficient in MS Word, Power Point and Excel. Acrobat or Illustrator experience would be an asset.

Values

The Development Coordinator must be client focused , advocate and communicate a positive image of the company, both internally and externally.

The Development Coordinator shall take accountability for decisions made and conduct oneself in a respectful, personable and ethical manner in representing the company’s interests.

The Development Coordinator shall demonstrate entrepreneurialism and behave like an owner in carrying out daily tasks and responsibilities;

demonstrating creativity and resourcefulness in achieving desired results. The Development Coordinator is expected to be a team player and work effectively with colleagues and associates in terms of input, sharing of ideas and working to achieve common goal.

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