Land Development Associate - 12 Month Contract at Adi Developments – Burlington, Illinois

Adi Development Group is one of Canada’s most innovative real estate development, construction management, and investment companies. With over 4,000 units and $3 billion of built value under development across the GTHA, we’re on a mission to reinvent the customer experience and deliver homes faster, better, and more cost-effectively.

As an Adian, you’ll shape communities, create lasting landmarks, and do work that directly impacts the lives of our customers. We champion ownership, move with a bias toward action, and are committed to developing the leaders of tomorrow.

As a Land Development Associate, you’ll work at the intersection of planning, design, and execution—supporting the team that takes Adi’s residential condominium projects from site identification through to approvals and registration. You’ll contribute to feasibility analysis, manage municipal approval processes, coordinate with consultants and government stakeholders, and help ensure our projects comply with Ontario’s evolving regulatory landscape. This is an ideal role for someone early in their land development career who wants hands-on exposure to complex, large-scale projects in one of the GTHA’s most active development pipelines.

Planning & Approvals

• Support the land development approvals process for residential condominium projects, including zoning amendments, site plan approvals, and condominium registration
• Prepare and coordinate submission packages for municipal and provincial review
• Track project timelines against approval milestones and flag risks early
• Stay current with changes to the Ontario Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement, Municipal Zoning Bylaws, and Official Plans as they affect our portfolio

Site Analysis & Feasibility

• Conduct site analysis including land characteristics, environmental constraints, servicing capacity, and infrastructure availability
• Contribute to market research and feasibility studies that inform acquisition and development decisions
• Assist in evaluating potential development opportunities and preparing recommendations for leadership

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with architects, engineers, planners, and design consultants throughout the development process
• Build and maintain working relationships with municipal planning departments, regulatory agencies, and government authorities
• Support community engagement efforts, including public consultations and project presentations
• Liaise with legal counsel to ensure compliance with the Condominium Act and all applicable regulations

Project Support & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor project risks throughout the development lifecycle and escalate issues with proposed solutions
• Assist with post-project analysis to capture lessons learned and improve future delivery
• Maintain organized project documentation, compliance records, and approval status tracking

Experience & Education

• 2–5 years of experience in land development, urban planning, or real estate development, ideally within residential or condominium projects in Ontario
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Real Estate, or a related discipline

Technical Knowledge

• Working knowledge of Ontario land use planning regulations including the Planning Act, Municipal Zoning Bylaws, Official Plans, and Provincial Policy Statements
• Familiarity with the condominium development lifecycle: land acquisition, due diligence, site planning, building permits, and condominium registration
• Understanding of the Tarion Warranty Corporation’s registration process and warranty obligations
• Awareness of sustainable development principles and green building practices relevant to Ontario residential projects

Skills & Attributes

• Strong written and verbal communication—you’re comfortable drafting submissions, presenting to committees, and coordinating across technical teams
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing deadlines
• A collaborative mindset with the confidence to ask questions, raise issues, and contribute ideas
• Adaptable and resilient when navigating shifting regulations, market conditions, or project scope