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Job Title: Land Development Coordinator

Company: Taggart Investments

Reports to: Director, Land Development

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000

Location: 3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid role)

Vacancy Status: This is an active job opening. Taggart Investments is actively hiring for this position.

About Us

At Taggart Investments, we're committed to shaping the future of residential communities, one project at a time. As part of the Taggart Group of Companies, we specialize in acquiring, developing, and managing residential land to support new home construction across Ottawa and Kingston.

With a diverse portfolio of projects at various stages of development, we play a key role in creating the foundations for vibrant, livable neighborhoods. Our strategic approach to land development offers meaningful opportunities for individuals passionate about growth, planning, and making a lasting impact.

At Taggart, you will be part of something bigger, and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success.

Building integrity, quality, and community together.

About this Role

Reporting to the Director, Land Development, the Land Development Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all aspects of residential land development projects, from preliminary design to assumption by the City. Providing leadership to a team of consultants; managing the planning approval process and participating in the oversight of construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in preliminary community, subdivision, and site plan design.

Manage projects throughout the development process to achieve major milestones, including approvals, plan registration, construction and final assumption.

Oversee planning approvals by preparing and submitting applications (official plan, zoning, draft plan, site plan, part lot control, committee of adjustment, etc.) through to final approval.

Manage the consulting team, providing direction, timelines, and input on technical deliverables required as part of the approvals process.

Liaise with key stakeholders such as consultants, partners, city staff, and community members.

Track project progress, critical paths, and report to management.

Create and maintain budgets, review and negotiate contracts, and track invoices.

Develop communication materials, attend meetings, and oversee logistics (scheduling, preparing agendas, meeting notes and minutes, and disseminating information).

Conduct site visits, attend site meetings, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide direction on deficiency/issues resolutions.

Support work with financial analyses, owner's groups, front ending agreements, cost-sharing, development charges and collect back that are relevant to the site's being managed.

All other duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

Post-secondary education in engineering, urban design/planning or a related field of study; graduate degree would be an asset.

Proven land development project management expertise with a minimum of five years' experience.

In-depth understanding of land development planning, approvals, regulations, and legislation.

Progressive experience in dealing with municipalities.

Familiarity with project specific budgeting and cash flow

Strong organizational and project management skills with keen attention to detail.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to build and maintain relationships.

Proficient in reading, understanding, and providing feedback on multi disciplinary technical drawings and studies.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Innovative and creative problem solver who has experience challenge the status quo to create a better product.

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Demonstrates a passion for urban planning and land development.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Work, PowerPoint).

Experience with AutoCAD, photoshop and Adobe would be considered an asset.

Valid drivers license with the ability to travel throughout the city would be considered an asset.

A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Physical/Sensory Effort and Work Environment

Office setting; working at a desk with a computer.

Occasional meetings on construction sites.

Collaboration with multiple people or departments; working under many simultaneous deadlines.

Sitting or standing for long periods of time at workstation.

Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.

Repetitive work.

Several deadlines, and year end processes can make for high volume periods and occasionally overtime work as needed.

Occasional travel may be required for the purposes of attending meetings and visits at development sites.

Accommodation Requests

The Taggart Investments is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we're committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email tohr@taggart.cawith your request.

Salary Range

The salary range shown reflects expected total annual compensation, including base pay, bonuses, and/or commissions.

Thank You for Considering Taggart Investments

Thank you for your interest in joining Taggart Investments. We appreciate every application, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any such submissions become the property of Tamarack Homes and are not eligible for compensation. AI may be used to screen and assess candidates.

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