Job Description

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Development Analyst

Calgary, Alberta

Build your future at Minto!

Since 1955, we\'ve been proudly building better places for people to live, work and play, one home and one relationship at a time. To us, it\'s all about special moments - like the thrill of a new apartment, the pride in owning a first home, or a growing investment partnership. We recognize this continues with great employees, like you, and would love for you to join us on our mission. At Minto, we welcome change, celebrate new ideas, and provide you with the resources, professional training, and diverse opportunities to grow your career.

Your offer will include:

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus + benefits effective 1st day + RRSP matching plan + 3 weeks\' vacation
• Tuition reimbursement plans and professional development courses
• Employee recognition platform - Be rewarded by your colleagues for your contributions!
• Flexible summer hours
• Many exciting career opportunities

Your Role on our Team: Development Analyst assists in all aspects of high-rise and low-rise residential and mixed-use development projects, including acquisitions, visioning, planning approvals, detailed design and construction of low-rise subdivisions, overall budgeting, scheduling, and financial reporting.

In this role, you will:

• Prepares advanced pro-forma models and other quantitative analytical support to aid management in evaluating various development decisions
• Assists with acquisitions, including initial site identification and analysis, preparation of offers, and subsequent due diligence
• Creates and updates the financial pro-forma and other models to evaluate options pertaining to home pricing, product mix, concept plan, etc., to help inform both project visioning as well as subsequent development applications, sales launch, construction start, and other relevant recommendations
• Reviews and summarizes various technical documents-planning, engineering, legal, financial, etc. to evaluate concerns and opportunities, and assisting in their preparation and revision
• Assists with, and then reviews and incorporates, qualitative and quantitative market research and analysis to understand potential homebuyer segments and competing products to inform product offering, pricing, and demand
• Reviews site and building drawings and statistics to validate pro-forma analysis, including measuring and re-measuring plans as well as making modest design changes thereto, as well as provide a constructive site plan and product design input into program-related decisions
• Assists with all aspects of development applications including Land Use Amendments/Outline Plans, Plan of Subdivision, Development Permits, and Condominium applications-including initial due diligence, preparation of initial submissions, revisions to comments, finalizing any relevant agreements, clearing conditions, and registering plans
• Effectively liaises with consultants, municipal staff, and other external stakeholders to obtain information as well as to meet or exceed schedule expectations for development applications
• Coordinates detailed engineering design and assists with the tender, evaluation, award and administration of earthworks and site servicing contracts for low-rise developments
• Interacts with various internal departments to ensure financial and non-financial inputs and assumptions are current and accurate
• Assists Sales & Marketing and Construction, in the lead-up to sales launches as well as construction starts
• Reviews, tracks, and provides updates on overall project budgets and schedules, including cash flow forecasts, variance analysis, partner reporting packages, etc., and assists with loan draws and other elements of construction financing
• Succinctly and accurately prepares agendas and minutes for internal and consultant meetings to track project progress as well as ongoing responsibilities and deadlines
• Prepares financial and non-financial reports and presentations for the team and/or internal stakeholders
• Researches specific political, regulatory, and market trends to keep the business informed of potential changes within the development industry
• Works with the Development team and assists with general administration as required; and
• Other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job, as requested by management

We would like you to have:

• A university degree in a related field is required (engineering, planning, architecture, etc. OR business/finance with a real estate emphasis)
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant work experience within the residential real estate development industry, including co-op and/or other internships
• A high level of skill working within Microsoft Office, including extensive Excel modeling experience
• Demonstrated ability or aptitude analyzing site, building, and suite plans as well as other technical drawings (AutoCAD experience is a plus)
• Demonstrated ability or aptitude in financial and other quantitative analysis, particularly financial modeling
• Demonstrated ability or aptitude for analyzing complex contracts and other legal and regulatory documents, such as official plans and zoning bylaws
• Clear, concise, and cogent writing as well as compelling PowerPoint presentations are particularly valued
• Demonstrated thoroughness and attention to detail, while also possessing a high-level strategic perspective

Our future is better together. Apply now and join us!

Minto is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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