Job Description

Summary
Who We Are RioCan is one of Canada\'s largest Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT). We own, manage and develop retail-focused, increasingly mixed-use properties in Canada\'s major markets. We pioneered the REIT concept almost 30 years ago and have transformed Canadian real estate. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada\'s Greenest Employers and a Greater Toronto\'s Top Employer. At RioCan, you can build a career with real impact and longevity. You get the stability and resources of an established company and the entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit of a start-up. Life at RioCan is dynamic and fast-paced. We know that great ideas can come from anywhere, and we empower our people to suggest and implement them. We value different voices and perspectives and appreciate that the unique backgrounds and identities we each bring to our jobs make the whole business stronger. POSITION OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Director of RioCan Living Product Development and Design, this role will be responsible for coordination of the visioning, market research, design, and execution of RioCan Living\xe2\x80\x99s residential portfolio. The role will require excellent project management skills, as the successful candidate will be working on projects at various stages of the development lifecycle including acquisitions, development, design, construction, and building completion. The successful candidate will be collaborating with internal stakeholders and third-party consultants. The role is a great opportunity for a creative and analytical thinker, who can envision the big picture of the community design, while working through detailed execution driving quality results. RESPONSIBILITIES: Research:

• Research, gather, and track competitive data to stay current with market conditions, design trends, and revenues
• Create reports using various databases to collect and analyze demographics, psychographics, and behavioral data to formulate target market, suite mix, and amenity recommendations for development projects
• Coordinate research engagements with third-party Market Research Consultants and collaborate to arrive at recommendations for development projects
• Summarize key research findings and maintain reporting throughout the development life cycle, and in accordance with departmental templates/processes
• Support team to compile executive reporting and analysis as required

Product Design:

• Participate in early design phases and create budgets and provide oversight/feedback to internal stakeholders and third-party consultants on the following:
  • Concept and schematic design for interiors
  • Unit Matrix
  • Floor plan design
  • Features and finishes
  • Signage & wayfinding
  • Electrical plans
  • Site plan recommendations (landscape, exterior architecture)
  • Product innovation
• Contribute to product related sections of the project parameters process to outline design standards and ensure specifications are being upheld throughout design process
• In collaboration with construction, participate in value engineering exercises, and evaluate proposed solutions for all projects
• Perform review of drawings for adherence to standards
• Support the design of projects to align with financial, brand and ESG goals
• Coordination with external Interior Design (ID) consultants from concept design through to project completion
• Manage the rendering process and review assets to confirm accuracy, working alongside consultants
• Prepare preliminary budgets for Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) and manage budget throughout design development
• Coordinate 3rd party FF&E procurement process, delivery, and installation
• Reviews shop drawings and samples, responds to request for information (RFIs)
• Coordinate model suite design process: FF&E approval to ID, procurement, installation, deficiency reviews and invoicing
• Attend and provide feedback at mock-up reviews and site visits
• Develop and maintain a \xe2\x80\x9cproduct specifications\xe2\x80\x9d online database of past project decisions for portfolio reference purposes

Team Support:

• Coordinate cross-functional meetings to keep projects on track
• Keep internal budgets and project milestone tracking tools up to date
• Manage and process invoices
• Collaborate with d\xc3\xa9cor lead as required
• Other duties as assigned to support the team

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 2+ years of project coordination experience
• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree/Diploma in Business Management, Marketing, Construction, Interior Design or Real Estate
• Proficiency in MS Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to analyze and understand large amounts of data in an efficient manner
• Experience in research-based projects with report writing skills
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills
• Proficient written and verbal communicator
• Experience in JD Edwards and Power BI considered an asset
• Passion for real estate and interior design

Why join RioCan? We believe in rewarding you for what you do and investing in your career and long-term success. Our total rewards and perquisites program is designed to fit and enrich your life physically, emotionally, financially, and socially. We offer eligible employees: Work / Life Balance that prioritizes YOU. Enjoy a hybrid work model with flexible work hours, an extra-long weekend with our RioCan Cares Day, and half days before every long weekend in the summer. Professional Growth and Development that includes a continuing education reimbursement, a mentorship and leadership development program, on-demand online learning, and cross-training opportunities. An Extensive Health and Benefits Program that includes health and dental benefits for you and your family starting on day one, a healthcare spending account, an employee family and assistance program, virtual healthcare, and other resources. A Comprehensive Retirement Program to help prepare our employees for the future. This includes matching employee contributions in a retirement savings plan, pension plan, and an employee unit purchase plan. Additional Perks and Benefits that include paid time off, parental leave top-up, various employee discounts, employee referral and recognition programs, and opportunities to participate in community initiatives, committees, and social events throughout the year. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas. People are at the core of who we are, and we respect that they have taken all paths to get here. RioCan welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please let us know, and we will be happy to work with you to meet your needs. Click here to learn more about who we are and what a career at RioCan can look like for you. You can also visit us at www.riocan.com.