Specialist, Project Development

**Job Description**:
**Specialist, Project Development**
**Legislative Services - RPAM**
**Status**: Regular Full-Time
**Salary**: $78,336 - $97,920 per annum plus comprehensive benefits
**Work Mode**: Hybrid
- _see below for more details about this work mode_
**Location**: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton
**Hours**: 35 hours per week

**Be bold. Think big. Join us.**

Are you a technically skilled professional with a passion for designing and delivering infrastructure that supports vital community services? Do you thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments where every project has purpose?

Join the Region of Peel as a **Specialist, Project Development** and play a critical role in delivering capital projects that directly serve the people of Peel — from housing and health to emergency services and beyond.

**Who We Are**:
The Capital Planning and Project Management (CPPM) Section within the Real Property Asset Management Division leads strategic planning and delivery of facility capital projects across the Region. Our work spans everything from state-of-good-repair upgrades to major new builds, ensuring that Peel’s infrastructure meets the needs of today — and tomorrow.

Our team provides asset and project management services for:

- Regional office complexes
- Paramedic and emergency service facilities
- Long-Term Care and Affordable Housing
- Shelters, Public Works sites, PAMA, and more

We partner with internal stakeholders and the Corporate Asset Management (CAM) team to deliver data-driven, forward-thinking capital projects that enhance the quality of life across Peel.

**What You’ll Do**:
Reporting to the Program Manager, Building Information Management, the Project Development Specialist plays an important role in delivering capital construction and SOGR (State of Good Repair) projects throughout the Region.

You’ll provide hands-on support from planning to execution — reviewing technical designs, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget. This position works closely with project managers, facility managers, engineers, contractors, and consultants to ensure success.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Assisting with scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and project coordination
- Reviewing and interpreting architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural drawings
- Conducting site inspections during construction and warranty phases
- Supporting procurement and contract development
- Drafting meeting minutes, updating schedules, and preparing project documentation
- Gathering data to support capital planning and asset condition assessments

**What You Bring**:

- A university degree or diploma in construction, engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in SOGR or new build construction
- Experience with project development, construction planning, and contract administration
- Familiarity with permitting, development approvals, and land use processes
- A valid Class G driver’s license and daily access to a reliable vehicle
- Availability for occasional evening and weekend work

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Knowledge of construction standards (ASHRAE, CSA, ASTM) and contracts (OAA, CCDC)
- Understanding of the Ontario Building Code, Fire Code, OHSA, and Construction Lien Act
- Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, Excel, and SharePoint
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

**Perks That Make Work Fun (and Your Life Easier)**

**At Peel Region, we believe in taking care of you. Here's what you'll enjoy when you join our team**:

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Top-Notch Benefits**:Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan (yes, even psychological health coverage) — starting on your very first day
- ** OMERS Pension Plan**:Automatic enrolment to help secure your future with peace of mind.
- ** Vacation Time That Grows**:Start with 3 weeks of vacation per year— because work-life balance is important
- ** Personal Days Just for You**:Enjoy 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need.
- ** Wellness First**:Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.
- ** Performance Pays Off**:Annual performance reviews with merit increases — your hard work is recognized and rewarded
- ** Supportive, Respectful Culture**:Work in an environment where leadership truly cares and inclusivity is celebrated.
- ** Learning & Growth**:Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing — whether in your career or on a personal level.

**We’ve got you covered — because we know happy, healthy people do their best work**

Peel Region offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational nee