Coordinator, Development – Toronto

Reports to:
Director, Development & Investments

Summary:
Canderel Group is seeking a driven and collaborative Development Coordinator to assist in the planning of new construction projects throughout the GTHA. This opportunity provides exposure to the entire development cycle and decision-making process of a growing project portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Participate with the team on predevelopment and development phases for mixed use (predominantly residential) projects across the GTHA;
• Participate in the preparation, submission and approval of all Development Applications including, but not limited to, ZBAs and SPAs;
• Participate in the process of soliciting proposals from a broad range of multi-disciplinary consultant teams, and actively working with those consultants during the various phases of a development;
• Work alongside municipalities and other regulatory authorities to ensure approval of development entitlements and permits;
• Partake in investment team planning on potential new acquisitions and development projects to determine feasibility and highest and best use; providing insights on market, entitlement risk, and underwriting/financial feasibility;
• Assist with due diligence on new acquisitions/projects;
• Participate in the preparation of approval briefs and proposals;
• Participate in the review of development agreements, and other project related documents.
• Monitor political and other related policy changes in targeted municipalities to keep track of key changes that may impact the project(s) and the company’s business plan.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a similar role in real estate development is considered an asset;
• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, engineering or business is considered an asset;
• Ability to excel in a high volume, dynamic, fast-paced environment, without sacrificing attention to detail;
• Proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines, balancing multiple priorities and stakeholder relationships;
• Motivated by new challenges and prospects;
• Highly collaborative and self-motivated;
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Excellent presentation skills;