Land Development Associate

Adi Development Group is looking for a
**Development Associate** to join our
**Land Development **team in Burlington. We are looking for a self motivated, ambitious professional that is early in their career and looking to learn and grow from the best If you enjoy working in a hands-on role with opportunities for growth, this is the role for you

**Why You'll Love Working Here**:

- You’ll wear multiple hats and get hands-on experience with all aspects of your team’s projects
- We champion Ownership - from your first day you will be involved in shaping the direction of Adi
- We focus on continuously developing our team through education reimbursements and professional development offerings
- We don’t believe in micromanagement - while we are here to provide guidance, we trust you to do your job and achieve success
- Health benefits and personal health spending account

**What You'll Be Doing**:

- Assist the Development Manager with due diligence and feasibility study for acquiring new development properties to present to the Senior Management Team
- Complete property searches by reviewing Official Plans (Regional and Municipal), zoning by-laws, urban design guidelines, OMB decisions, parkland dedications, property assessments, etc.
- Assist the Development Manager to underwrite, design and plan new communities with Architects and other building consultants to ensure successful and profitable projects
- Work with the Development Manager to create and track project schedule and track budgets monthly to ensure accuracy in billing and progress
- Attend site visits and meetings with Development Manager
- Assist the Development Manager to develop, monitor and update project schedules and budgets for submission and approval from the Senior Management Team
- Assist with the research to negotiate Section 37, encroachment agreements, shoring agreements with municipalities and adjacent property owners
- Proactively work with the Development Manager to manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans.
- Communicates and maintains a positive attitude with customers, consultant suppliers and employees
- Attend public meetings with Development Manager and provide summaries for the project team
- Develop and maintain relationships with municipal, regional and conservation authority staff
- Attend industry related conferences and events for personal growth and development
- Assist the Development Manager to conduct field inspections, investigate project concerns, and organize on-site meetings to evaluate and solve site issues
- Assist the Development Manager with the servicing tender process
- Assist the Development Manager to manage Letters of Credits (LC) and recover money held by government agencies, and utility companies (LC reductions and release)

**What You Bring**:

- 2+ years experience in land development and approvals
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Planning/Urban Design, Real Estate, MBA or equivalent
- Possess knowledge of the Ontario Municipal planning process, technical plans and reports, land acquisition process, lot grading and site servicing for both greenfield and urban developments, contract administration for infrastructure projects
- Have a thorough understanding of both high rise and infill development, mixed use and commercial
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite including MS project, (AutoCAD is preferred)
- Must have strong budgeting and scheduling skills and aptitude with scheduling software and project management software is a must
- A valid G driver’s license, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel to various office locations.

**Nice to Have Skills/Experience**:

- Professional designation of MCIP, RPP, P. Eng
- PMP designation

**Who We Are**:

- Founded in 2007, Adi Development Group is one of Canada’s leading, most innovative real estate development and investment companies. We have developments spanning the GTA with over $2 Billion currently under development and growing.
- At Adi Development Group, each endeavour begins with an unrelenting commitment to master the extraordinary. From selecting only those locations that represent exceptional value, to forward-thinking designs and quality-driven buildings that enhance each community, to engaging partners that share our quest for excellence - this philosophy is evident in all that we do.
- From real estate investment, to planning, design, building and management, the Adi team takes pride in bringing passion and energy to every step of the process. It's a philosophy that continues to drive our residential and commercial real estate endeavors throughout the GTA. While others prefer to strive for the exceptional, we actually use it as our starting point. Build from there, and remarkable results can't help but follow.

Hey Not sure you align for this opportunity but eager to be part of the Adi Team?

**Apply**:

- Our recruitment team would love to have a chat