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Job Description
Senior Land Development Director
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The primary function of the Senior Land Development Manager is to guide projects from initial consideration, through the planning and development stages, concluding with final assumption.
Qualifications:
- Experience working in a Land Development environment, with a strong understanding of the residential land development process.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation or equivalent is an asset
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of the land development process within the defined aims of the organization;
- Provide Development guidance on land acquisitions.
- Preparation of concept plans for subdivisions and site plans;
- Preparation and submission of Land Development approval applications, including Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision, Site Plan, Committee of Adjustment, and Plan of Condominium;
- Obtain clearances related to approvals for registration, maintenance, and assumption;
- Prepare, manage and report on project budgets;
- Manage the co-ordination of project consultants and contractors to ensure projects are completed on schedule and on budget;
- Conduct site visits as required;
- Maintain positive relationships with consultants, contractors and key stakeholders to ensure project success;
- Manage all project administrative tasks and maintain an integrated filing system;
- Performs additional assignments and responsibilities as required;
- Duties may change from time to time at the discretion of the Departmant head and organization
Skills:
- Proven experience in residential land development, particularly low rise projects
- Strong leadership and project management skills
- Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously
- In-depth knowledge of Ontario's planning and development regulations
- Proficiency in budgeting and financial management
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
- Proficiency in Auto-Cad is an asset;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is a requirement;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills is a requirement;
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate a collaborative attitude in working with members of the team.