Development Associate, Contract
On-siteBurlington, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Support land development approvals for residential condominium projects by preparing submission packages, tracking milestones, and monitoring risks against Ontario regulatory frameworks. Conduct site analyses covering environmental constraints and infrastructure availability while contributing to feasibility studies and market research. Coordinate with architects, engineers, planners, and municipal authorities to navigate zoning amendments, site plan approvals, and condominium registration processes. Liaise with legal counsel to ensure compliance with the Condominium Act and escalate project issues with proposed solutions. Maintain organized documentation and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement. This 12-month contract offers early career exposure to large-scale GTHA development pipelines.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- 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
- 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
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