Planning & Development Coordinator

Strong work ethic. Strategic thinker. Team player.

Does this sound like you? If so, this position may be for you.

The Armour Group Limited is one of the leading hospitality, development, and construction companies in Atlantic Canada. With its resolute team of professionals, The Armour Group Limited continues a proud history of creating a sense of place in Nova Scotia carefully designing, developing, constructing, and operating some of our region's most iconic buildings and businesses including Muir Hotel, Delta by Marriott Dartmouth, and Queens Marque District. With more than 50 years of history locally, this family-owned firm remains committed to a principled approach to development, ensuring that our work is environmentally sustainable and integrated into the communities we serve. If you share our values and would like to collaborate with skilled professionals, Armour is presently seeking a Development Coordinator.

Reporting to the VP of Planning & Development, the Development Coordinator will help coordinate the planning, development, and implementation of plans and projects across the portfolio.

As The Development Coordinator, you will get to:

• Coordinate multiple concurrent land development projects of various phases, scales, and complexity
• Provide land use policy and by-law reviews in support of active and prospective development projects
• Coordinate project budgets, schedules, and development programs
• Coordinate with various design consultants and subcontractors, including, but not limited to, architects, engineers, landscape architects and interior designers, as well as other pre-construction disciplines such as geomatic, geotechnical and environmental services
• Coordinate consultant scopes of work and proposals, and coordinate all aspects of contract administration processes
• Coordinate team assignments, and develop project communication, documentation, and associated administrative tasks such as project accounting and reporting
• Coordinate all aspects of jurisdictional approval processes, including, but not limited to, Site Plan Approvals, Development Permits, Building Permits, and all other associated approval requirements
• Liaise with permitting officials, including municipal, provincial or federal agencies
• Coordinate, conduct, and attend project meetings
• Prepare meeting minutes and agendas, and assist in project scheduling
• Assist in marketing and business development efforts
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum two (2) years of professional experience in land use planning, architecture, engineering, construction, real estate, or similar profession
• Proven track record of problem-solving skills and informed decision making
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Experience in coordinating and facilitating client, consultant and jurisdictional relationships
• Experience in reviewing and preparing land development applications
• Strong graphic and visualization skills: experience in the Adobe Suite of software is considered an asset
• Any related professional designations (MCIP, LPP, P.ENG., PMP, MRAIC, or similar) are considered an asset

What is in it for you?

• Employer RRSP plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education support
• Discounts at selected Freehand restaurants
• Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits
• On-site fitness facilities
• Opportunity for internal career growth
• Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals

As Armour Group is a family organization, we value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization with which you can have a work life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the Maritimes, this position may be for you

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to The Armour Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer. While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.