Planning and Development Coordinator - North York, Canada - TGA Group / Gala Developments

Description

Gala Developments

The Company
We are a fast-paced, collaborative, and fun team working to transform the way we live.

Whether it's an Instagram post or a display in one of our Sales Presentation Centres, we strive to deliver genuine moments of connection with our audience while driving leads.

From our office, we operate like a Startup with the resources of a much larger company, creating leading customer experiences that bridge the gap between the physical and the digital space.

We are up for the challenge and we are only just getting started. Our environment promotes challenges that engage our professionals to think and act beyond their limits. We offer a venue for our future leaders to innovate, create and put concepts into action.


Position Overview:


Key Responsibilities:


Planning

• Conduct planning and policy due diligence, determining compliance with official plans and Municipal By-Laws.
• Maintain project related policy reports and conduct research into local policy changes across Ontario that might affect Gala Developments properties and properties for acquisition or reposition.
• Identifying and reviewing applicable municipal, regional, and provincial policies relevant to each project, and preparing a summary for managerial and executive review.

Consultant Coordination

• Assist with the assembly and management of the project consultant team
• Assist in identifying the consultant requirements for each project; as well as preparing and submitting requests for fee proposals
• Review and evaluate consultant proposals and create fee proposal comparisons for managerial and executive review.
• Coordinate with consultant team to ensure submission materials and deliverables are prepared on time, and that the project schedule is maintained.

Administration

• Creating reports and presentations for managerial and executive review on project status updates.
• Reviewing of project status and creating monthly monitoring updates and presentation materials

Required Skills and Experience

• Masters Degree in Urban Planning, City Studies, Geography, Public Policy, or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Minimum 13 years relevant experience
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Access, CAD/PDF, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Well organized, have the ability to effectively multitask and have good attention to detail
• Working understanding in AutoCAD and GIS is considered an asset
• Experience in Development Planning Processes is considered an asset

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North York, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Planning and Development: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
One location