Metrolinx Looking for Development Coordinator at Greater Toronto Area, Canada Full Time

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

We embody our values in everything that we do. We Serve with Passion, Think Forward, and Play as a Team. If you can relate, we want to hear from you!

Our Real Estate & Development Department is responsible for delivering cost-effective, efficient, and value-added corporate real estate land development services to the Metrolinx organization toward provision of mobility solutions for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).

Our Real Estate & Development Department is seeking a Development Coordinator to assist in the recognition, negotiation, and implementation of new development opportunities along the GO rail network, as well as assist with disposition transactions from the due diligence stage to closing in order to generate revenue and reduce costs/liabilities.

What will I be doing?

• Evaluates and analyzes opportunities for new mixed-use high-density development at GO stations across the network, including evaluating development potential, reviewing planning policy, and researching market activity
• Supports the Development function and maintains relationships with developers in order to ensure further development opportunities
• Manages activities relating to disposition transactions, including listing property on the open market; manage negotiations with brokers, other real estate professionals and various levels of government as required in order to finalize and close transactions
• Leads due diligence activities through engagement with various internal business units and external consultants to ensure effective completion of due diligence activities related to disposition transactions, including environmental assessments, duty to consult obligations, appraisals, surveys and other required activities as necessary
• Manages progress tracking duties related to disposition and development projects, financial targets and other KPIs
• As necessary, develops massing models, financial analyses, and/or other assessments to facilitate a thorough analysis of new development opportunities on Metrolinx properties
• Monitors city policies, market trends and the overall competitive landscape as related to development opportunities
• Consults with Metrolinx management to identify land development and real estate project priorities based on Metrolinx’s business objectives
• Conducts in-depth jurisdictional research with municipalities relevant to project development identifying development standards, existing and emerging planning policies, and development costs in order to assess project viability
• Provides analysis to support the decision-making process on development project prioritization
• Minimizes corporate liability by ensuring Development function compliance with legislation and Metrolinx policies and works with internal and development stakeholders to identify and mitigate risk and resolve escalating issues which could result in delays to capital projects
• Facilitates communication and information flow across projects and Metrolinx business units by participating in meetings and committees
• Builds relationships with a variety of Metrolinx units such as Planning, Capital Projects Group, Legal and Finance to foster collaboration and ensure the integrated implementation of Development function’s mandate in accordance with Metrolinx’s corporate real estate strategy
• Supports the execution of contracts and agreements with developers, government agencies and communities
• Monitors Development function projects to ensure that program objectives are delivered on time, within budget and that anticipated business results are achieved
• Supports Infrastructure Ontario’s Transit Oriented Communities program
• Reviews financial analyses/business proposals to assess the feasibility of land development, redevelopment and development projects
• Tracks revenue, actuals and forecasts, for the entire team; creates reports and presentations to executive team
• Team player demonstrating ability to work within cross-functional teams in a support role

What skills & qualifications do I need?

• Completion of a degree in Real Estate, Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Design or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience, focused on planning, real estate development and/or construction
• Project management skills to effectively manage work and resources
• Ability to analyze information and interpret complex issues
• Highly organized and flexible with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines, often with frequent interruptions and changing circumstances, in a high volume and fast paced environment
• Self-directed problem-solver, taking initiative and proactively addressing issues, working with minimal oversight
• Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills
• Technical skills, including knowledge of AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, etc. will be considered an asset

Accommodation

Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process, as required. Applicants must make their needs known in advance.

Application Process

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER