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Averton is an experienced and award-winning homebuilder, community developer, and construction management company and we’re looking to add a Development Planner that will bring their expertise and enthusiasm to our dynamic team!
As the Development Planner at Averton, you will guide the strategic planning and execution of our development projects, ensuring they align with our long-term vision and objectives. Your innovative ideas and meticulous planning with be instrumental in driving our success and creating sustainable growth. If you thrive on transforming strategic plans into tangible results and are passionate about making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you!
This exciting opportunity is located in the vibrant city of Vaughan, Ontario, offering a dynamic in-office work environment where collaboration and team engagement are at the forefront.
As the Development Planner, your daily responsibilities may include the following :
- Providing support to management with any land acquisitions and due diligence to prepare summaries for pre-acquisition of properties
- Monitoring, attending and summarizing Town and City Council Meetings, adjacent development projects, municipal and provincial policies, and industry initiatives for internal circulation
- Assisting in product development through research of product typologies
- Supporting development management team with municipal applications and approvals (such as but not limited to rezoning, minor variances, site plans, subdivision, registration of development agreements, building permit issuances, and clearance of conditions)
- Supporting progress to engineering / construction approvals : civil, landscaping and utility coordination
- Maintaining and filing appropriate records of approvals, engineering plans, permits completion certificates for each project
- Coordinating with multi-disciplined consultant teams in processing approvals
- Reviewing in detail and summarizing consultant reports and deliverables
- Assisting the development management team with project scheduling, budgeting, cash flows and other financial reporting
- Reviewing and summarizing development comments from approval authorities and oversee the resolution of the issues
- Preparing planning justification letters, materials for evidence, and applications
- Maintaining positive relationships with municipalities, agencies, contractors, consultants, and site construction teams
- Preparing and reviewing legal agreements for all phases of the development process
You will make an ideal fit as our next Development Planner if you are able to demonstrate the following on your resume :
Education
Diploma or degree in Planning, Engineering, or a related fieldProject Management Professional (PMP) certification would be an assetExperience
Several years’ experience in real estate development or similarStrategic execution including assistance in the development and implementation of projectsExperience with Procore and Bluebeam are considered assetsSkills
Excellent working knowledge of MS Office, specifically, PowerPoint and WordExcellent interpersonal communication skills, inclusive of presentation abilitiesSuperior relationship building skills that balance the interests of all stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to build high-performing finance teams, fostering an environment of positivity, mentorship, and ongoing career developmentWhy join Averton?
Collaboration : We play a team game. We work together to put customer’s needs firstCuriosity : We challenge the status quo to find a better way forwardProblem Solvers : It is our experience and dedication that find a better solution to the problems others ignoreTruth Tellers : We are forward and honest about what is possibleTo Apply :
If you think you are the perfect fit for this role, please submit your resume and cover letter. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Averton is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.