Development / Planning Coordinator at JD Development Group – Markham, Ontario

Development / Planning Coordinator:

The Company: JD Development Group is a real estate development company, specializes in residential development. Ever since its successful launch of upscale student housings in Waterloo, JD Development Group has been growing fast and today, it provides quality homes across GTA. We know that our employees are the reason we are a leader in our industry. We value our people, and we invest in building strong teams and amazing culture. We are now looking for a top-notch Construction Project Accountant with positive mindset and true passion to grow with the company.

You can learn more about us and our project by visiting https://www.jddevelopment.ca/

Why work with us:
JD is not only committed to the growth of the business, but also to the success and development of our people. We recognize that people are the drivers behind JD’s success, and we provide our team with the tools and support they need to start, continue, and advance their long-term career with our organization. At JD, we offer a very competitive compensation structure that supplements your regular income with a robust benefits package:

• Medical and Dental Coverage: Our industry leading benefits package covers you and your dependents.
• RRSP Matching Program: We support your future goals by matching up to 3% of your RRSP contributions.
• Professional Development and Education Support: We are keen on internal growth and development, which is why we are excited to support you in your pursuit of achieving further education.

What you will be doing:

• Analyzing planning status and prepare concept plans for potential projects.
• Preparing all materials necessary for submission to the regulatory bodies for the property development.
• Preparing municipal development applications, including determination of information requirements, official plan amendments, zoning by-laws, site plans, severances, minor variances, draft plans of subdivision, draft plans of condominium, and condominium registration, Committee of Adjustment approval, Conservation Authority approvals, Ministry of the Environment approvals, etc.
• Co-ordinating with municipal staff and other approval agencies.
• Co-ordinating Tarion registration, securities, and clearances.
• Co-ordinating residential/condominium/industrial/commercial registration.
• Assisting in the project budget preparation. Track project actual costs against forecast and budget and resolve discrepancies.
• Reviewing of consultant reports and design work, provide input from a technical, practical, and marketing perspective.
• Preparing building permits, and other municipal permits relating to servicing, construction, access, encroachments, tree removal, etc.
• Assisting in the selection and hiring process of project consultants.
• Managing relationships and interface on a daily basis with engineers, contractors, architects and colleagues on a variety of projects.
• Developing, managing, and updating project schedule incorporating all phases of the project cycle.

About you:

• Experience in land use planning with demonstrated knowledge of complex projects (i.e. subdivision plans, official plan and zoning amendments, sites plan approvals, plans of condominium etc.)
• A thorough understanding of the Planning and Development processes, including Draft Plan of Subdivision and Condominium, Zoning Amendments, and Site Plan approval
• In depth knowledge of the Ontario Planning Act.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• University degree

• $60-70K annually
• Group Insurance Benefits
• RRSP Matching

• 5 days on site

JD Development is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Thank you again for your interest in JD.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.