Development Planner

OTT Properties & Development Group, a member company of OTT Financial Group, is a fast-growing developer converting OTT's vast land reserves in Ontario into commercial, residential, and industrial properties.

OTT Financial Group is the parent organization of a group of financial services and investment companies. We leverage cutting-edge fintech innovations to bring excellent financial advice and best-in-class wealth management to our customers and business partners. Empowering 10,000+ merchants and hundreds of thousands of individual clients across Canada, we are the home to a wealth of expertise in forex and securities trading, mobile and cross-border payment, and investment fund management.

We are looking for a Development Planner to support our business growth in Toronto. The Development Planner will assist in the advancement and implementation of the planning and development project portfolio. This role involves collaboration with internal project managers and land development team, external consultants (planning, engineering, environmental, transportation, etc.), local government officials, project partners, and the public, to ensure that development projects are moving forward in an efficient and well-planned manner and meet the needs of the community and Province. This position will primarily focus on development processes including review and analysis, project co-ordination, and municipal approvals. #LI-Onsite

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Extended Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• Vacation Leave
• Centrally located modern and spacious offices close to Eglinton and Leslie
• Free use of onsite Gym and Sports Facilities, and regular Company Social Events
• Learning and Professional Development Support
• A chance to work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and high performing team.
• Community involvement through the annual Terry Fox Run
• Tremendous opportunities for Growth and Development

How you will contribute:

• Assisting projects through the development process from site acquisition to development concept, to municipal approvals and permitting.
• Assisting in managing a team of external professional consultants such as architects, engineers, planners, legal and general contractors supporting the design and approval process.
• Providing critical review of development application materials such as plans, reports, and studies.
• Analysis of existing and proposed zoning and policy frameworks to assess current and future development potential.
• Prepare agendas, maintain minutes, and distribute takeaways/follow-ups for all internal and external planning project meetings.
• Draft reports, memos, and correspondence related to planning projects.
• Maintain project files and records, including running list of external consultants, timelines for development projects, and milestones in the approval processes.
• Review and preparation of materials for meetings and/or hearings before City Councils, community members, the Ontario Land Tribunal, the Committee of Adjustment, TLAB, and others.
• Understanding of all stakeholder interests while keeping the success of the projects top of mind.
• Participate in public meetings and community outreach activities to gather input and provide information on planning projects.
• Assist in building and managing project budgets and forecasts.
• Evaluate real estate market data, economic and demographic information.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's or post-graduate degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate, Geography, Urban Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in development planning in either the private or public sector.
• High attention to detail and strong work ethic.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Takes initiative and able to work both independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Great organizational skills and ability to assist in many projects that are all high priority and deadline focused.
• An understanding of the TLAB, OLT and other tribunals, and their processes.
• Strong project management skills, including the coordination of multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Adobe Suite and the ability to learn and master new applications.
• Desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Results driven, energetic, creative, and hardworking.

This is not a hybrid or remote position. The successful candidate will be working at our Leslie Street Head Office, Mon to Fri 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Visit our careers' page and apply now.

OTT Financial Group is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where all employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee can realize their potential. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation, if required, and will work with you to meet your needs. We appreciate all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.