Development Associate
smartcentresVaughan, Ontario, Canada
Posted March 10, 2026
80000 - 95000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
SmartCentres is a Canadian real‑estate company that owns 3,500 acres across 197 prime locations nationwide. Originally built as shopping centres, it has evolved into mixed‑use city centres that combine transit‑connected apartments, condos, senior residences with retail, office, storage, and open green spaces. The firm offers commercial real‑estate, property management, real‑estate development, investment, and mixed‑use development services. Its distinctive approach is a long‑standing commitment to creating communities Canadians can be proud of, blending convenience, affordability, and sustainability. This focus on integrated, transit‑connected development sets SmartCentres apart in the Canadian real‑estate market.
Job Description
Assist the Director, Development in all facets of the land development process. Coordinate, monitor and manage all consultants, official plan amendment, zoning by-law, site plan, building permits, and minor variance applications. Liaise with tenants, politicians, municipal staff and other approval agencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Urban Planning, Urban Land Economics, Geography, Public Administration, Engineering, Architecture or related field
- Additional designation and/or certification an asset, such as an MBA and/or PMP
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Land Development or Planning role preferably within the real estate industry
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
