Land Development Coordinator - Chilliwack, Canada - Westbow Group of Companies

Westbow Group of Companies

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Chilliwack, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Who we are
Established in 1977, Westbow Construction is committed to providing the best quality home.

We are proud to be a trusted home builder in Chilliwack and Saskatchewan, and we intend to ensure every one of our customers feels their home is quality made.

We strive to continue the legacy of being a family owned and operated developer, building dream homes for customers.

We are a company that prides itself on its values:

We work hard, we work smart
We build lasting value
We are creative and innovative
We have fun
We care
We act with integrity

Are you excited by growth and opportunity? Do you like to take the initiative, serve, and connect with others, thrive when there are multiple things on the go, and put your ideas into action in a collaborative environment? Join our team

About the role

As a Land Development Coordinator, you will start by participating in the acquisition of real estate properties, followed by managing them through the development process (rezoning/subdivision/permitting), and finally constructing all civil servicing infrastructure.

You will support the team with coordination of consultants and municipal authorities and will assist in the creation and monitoring of project schedules.

You may be assisting with permit package preparation or researching changes in bylaws and municipal policies. You will support all development administration including document management, control, and coordination. If this resonates with you, then this job is for you

What you're great at

Having excellent organizational skills
Having superb communication skills
Being highly proficient in MS Office

What you'll be doing

Providing administrative support to the Development Team in all aspects of project management
Assisting with project feasibility and due diligence on new projects as required
Assisting in the preparation of project schedules as directed
Assisting in the coordination of legal and strata matters related to the development project
Coordinating all project insurance coverage, tracks all letters of credit, refundable deposits and fees paid for municipal permits
Undertaking market, product, and service research and data collection, as needed
Attending consultants' meetings, preparing minutes, and following up
Tracking and monitoring all required approvals to ensure timely processing and completion
Preparing a variety of internal and external reports and presentations, as required
Providing support to the development team with public engagement and community meetings
Assisting the development team with building and maintaining project schedules, tracking documents, and checklists
Assisting with daily management of consultants, contractors, and thirdparty vendors
Maintaining and organizing electronic project files
Being responsible for daytoday departmental administrative tasks, including processing expense claims and file maintenance

What we're looking for

Minimum Grade 12 Diploma is required
Undergraduate degree in Business Administration or Land Economics is an asset
1+ years of relevant experience in Real Estaterelated projects
Working knowledge of real estate market, current market data and trends, projects, and land regulation policies
Project Management certification is an asset
Microsoft Office proficiency
Must be able to work with constantly changing priorities and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Must have exceptional customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written
Must have demonstrated problem solving abilities
Selfmotivated, energetic, and enthusiastic in all aspects of real estate
Thrives on paying attention to detail in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
Team oriented, selfmotivated, and collaborative with proven results
Ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment

What you can expect from us