Job Description / Duties

Position Summary

Oversee and manage all real estate development and re-development, and site acquisitions responsibilities for a number of projects and trade areas within the Portfolio. In coordination with Portfolio Leader, identify suitable sites for retail and mixed use development within specified markets, in accordance with Company’s current and future objectives.

Responsibilities:

The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsive to commercial development opportunities in accordance with the Company’s project plan approval procedures;
• Conduct site acquisition, either by directing an acquisitions specialist, an outside broker, or through direct contact with prospective vendors;
• Responsible for executing approved project plans through the coordination of, and teaming with, outside consultants, Land Development Associates, financial analysts, administrative assistants, Development Engineering, and Leasing, as well as through consultation with the Portfolio Leader. Land use approvals include: official community plan amendments, development permits, approvals for various commercial sites, zoning amendments and rezoning;
• Administrative functions including periodic project status updates in accordance with the Company’s project plan approval procedures, project update meetings, and project plan revisions or updates to Sr. Management and/or JV Partners.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Academic/Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Urban Planning, Urban Land Economics, or related field, and/or Professional Designation;

Required skills/Experience:

• Minimum five years of experience in a real estate development capacity;
• Experience in commercial land development is preferred; and experience in mixed use development would be beneficial;
• Demonstrable experience in seeking land use entitlements, site plan approvals, and building permits, preferably for a company whose primary business is commercial land development, or a related field;
• Managerial experience preferable, specifically in directing a Land Development Associate, managing a professional consultant team, stakeholders, and government department relationships;
• Must own personal vehicle and have a valid driver’s license as some travel will be required.

Additional Information

The Land Development Manager must be client focused, advocate and communicate a positive image of the company, both internally and externally. The Land Development Manager shall take accountability for decisions made and conduct oneself in a respectful and ethical manner in representing the company’s interests. The Land Development Manager shall demonstrate entrepreneurialism and behave like an “owner” in carrying out daily tasks and responsibilities; demonstrating creativity and resourcefulness in achieving desired results. The Land Development Manager is expected to be a team player and work effectively with colleagues and associates in terms of input, sharing of ideas and working to achieve common goal.

Contact Information

Shelley Phillippe
Human Resources
sphillippe@smartreit.ca

Employer Profile

These are exciting times for Smart Real Estate Investment Trust (SmartREIT), one of the fastest growing fully integrated real estate organizations in Canada. Born of the merger of two leading companies, SmartREIT will be able to offer consumers over 30 million square feet of high quality, open format retail shopping centres from coast to coast. We are positioned for growth and are dedicated to continuing to provide Canadian consumers with the value-based shopping experience that they demand.

As a SmartREIT Associate, you will be working alongside some of the top real estate professionals in the industry in an exciting entrepreneurial environment that allows you to take ownership of your work and see projects through from concept to delivery. Our Associates exhibit the personal drive to challenge how we can make our success today even better tomorrow!

If you are ready to maximize your full potential, we are ready to ensure it happens.

We offer:
• Career training and development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and incentive plans
• Comprehensive benefits package
• An engaging entrepreneurial people-focused culture