Development Coordinator

Our growing developer/builder client in the west end of Toronto is looking for an individual who is an efficient eager development coordinator that loves wearing multiple hats that will foster tremendous career growth. You will have a critical function of being the liaison between the development process and coordinating city permits. This is a great opportunity to learn the inner workings of all aspects of a development company and play a key supportive role as they rapidly expand their innovative development projects across the GTA.

What you can expect to be doing:

• Supporting the Development Managers on all active projects in a planning capacity
  
• Assist in the due diligence process of prospective acquisitions of properties by confirming proper zoning bylaws and policies and conducting planning research (land use zoning highest and best use OP amendments heritage status etc.)
  
• Maintaining of data rooms for each development project
  
• Prepare extensive response matrices for all development applications as comments are received by municipalities and agencies
  
• Draft all covering letters and prepare all application forms;
  
• Adhere to strict project application deadlines and liaise with multiple consultants in preparing the applications
  
• Confirm fees and reconcile documentation checklists with municipalities and agencies
  
• Delivery of development application submissions to the various municipalities
  
• Project coordination and liaison with internal staff and stakeholders
  
• Coordinate with accounting department the provision of cheques certified cheques and letters of credit as needed for applications and/or deposits with the receiving parties
  
• Maintain the digital filing of all land use related applications and matters
  
• Track status of applications on a daily and/or weekly basis
  
• Prepare tracking list of obligations as setout in Section 37 and Section 41 Agreements as they pertain to permits occupancy and final condominium registration
  

Requirements

What you bring to the table:

A degree in architecture or urban planning

23 years of development and permit experience

23 years of project coordination and liaison with internal staff and stakeholders

Extremely detailoriented and comfortable working in a fastpaced office environment

Exceptional communication (both written and verbal)

Strong interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization

Superior organizational skills time management ability to prioritize meet & set deadlines

A quick learner with a positive attitude to take on new challenges

Solution oriented

Dedication to completing projects in a timely manner