About the Role
JD Development Group is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Development / Planning Coordinator to join our growing team. In this role, you will manage the full lifecycle of development applications and approvals, working closely with municipal authorities, consultants, and internal teams to move projects forward efficiently and on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and track development applications including Official Plan Amendments (OPA), Zoning By-law Amendments (ZBA), Draft Plans of Subdivision, Site Plan Approvals (SPA), Committee of Adjustment applications (Minor Variance/Consent), Building Permits, and Condominium registrations
- Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams, municipal authorities, utility providers, and internal teams to facilitate development approvals and meet project schedules
- Prepare and assemble municipal submission packages for various planning and permit approvals
- Manage post-construction matters including on-site meetings, inspections with municipal staff and consultants, and release of securities
- Monitor consultant deliverables, project schedules, budgets, and submission deadlines to ensure timely completion of project objectives
- Liaise with municipal planning staff regarding application status and requirements
- Review agreements, planning reports, technical documents, and supporting studies
- Obtain and evaluate consultant proposals, scopes of work, and fee budgets
- Analyze evolving planning policies, by-laws, and development regulations to identify potential project impacts and communicate implications to the internal team
- Maintain project tracking systems, approval matrices, and critical path schedules
- Prepare regular project status updates for senior management
- Attend municipal meetings, public consultations, and consultant meetings as required
Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Architecture, Urban Planning, Engineering, or a related field
- 3–4 years of experience supporting land development, planning, engineering, or construction projects (experience requirements may vary based on the level of the role)
- Solid knowledge of municipal approval processes, development applications, and permitting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable liaising with internal teams, consultants, and government agencies (municipalities, regions, conservation authorities, etc.)
- Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, and by-laws
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with AutoCAD is an asset
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Compensation
- $70-80K annually
- Group Insurance Benefits
- RRSP Matching
- 5 days on site
This job posting is for an open vacancy.
Use of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used throughout the recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate assessment, and selection, to ensure efficiency and alignment with hob requirements.
Skills Required
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Architecture, Urban Planning, Engineering, or a related field
- 3-4 years of experience supporting land development, planning, engineering, or construction projects
- Solid knowledge of municipal approval processes, development applications, and permitting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience liaising with consultants and government agencies
- Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, and by-laws
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with AutoCAD
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
What We Do
JD's vision for its residential developments is based on high-quality design, construction, and a management that recognizes and leverages niche market needs across the Canadian urban landscape. Our mission is to generate opportunity for investors, purchasers, and tenants through our innovations while creating 'A Different Way of Living'. We are committed to creating long-term value by our strong track record in only offering our partners opportunities that meet stringent criteria. Our projects are developed with a singular goal, to provide the greatest return potential to our clients while ensuring all of our developments provide high-quality investments. We're different because we are considerate of the needs of others. Our capability is built on vision and experience. And our strength is built on our ability to work efficiently and diligently with our partners to deliver affordable quality products.
