Development Coordinator

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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries.

We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at Ellis Don could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at Ellis Don, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. Ellis Don’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, Ellis Don’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential;

to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

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• Participate in the full lifecycle of the development and coordinate consultant team through entitlements process:
  Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan Approval, Committee of Adjustment, Building Permit, etc.;
• Work with architect and other consultants to develop the project design from schematic to working drawings;
• Provide accurate and relevant data to establish project budget and project schedule;
• Track all project costs to ensure completion within budget;
• Work with the finance team to develop and maintain proformas to ensure the ongoing health of projects;
• Assist with monthly project updates for investors and provide input for investment committee presentations;
• Conduct project reviews and debriefs to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations based on findings;
• Research ongoing municipal and provincial policy changes, new provincial Bills, Official Plan Amendments, Housing initiatives etc.; and
• Support acquisitions team through underwriting process providing planning research and high-level schematic stats

• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, based out of our Downtown Toronto and Mississauga offices
• A degree or diploma in architecture, planning, real-estate development, engineering or equivalent is required
• Experience in a similar role in the real-estate industry
• Experience in the residential sector will be a strong asset
  • Thorough knowledge of the local approval processes and policies, planning and urban design
  • Highly driven, committed, organized and flexible with the ability to meet challenging deadlines while prioritizing multiple tasks and projects
  • Strong interpersonal skills and team orientation with flexibility and resilience in dealing with a variety of different personalities;
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail, goal-oriented and driven by integrity.
• Experience managing the development process of highly complex rezoning and site plan approval submissions.
• The salary range for this role will be $60,000 - $75,000
  • Participation in relevant past projects

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