Development Expeditor (Build Waterloo Region)

Development Expeditor (Build Waterloo Region) Job Number: 5038 Job Type: Temporary Full-Time Vacancy Reason: Backfill Temp Contract Length: 12 Months Location: 150 Frederick St - Regional Admin Headquarters Job Category: Administration Number of Positions: 1 Department: Land Portfolio Division: Planning, Development and Legislative Services Hours of Work: 35 Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, hybrid: 3 days in-office / 2 days remote Grade: Management/Management Support Grade 09 Salary Range: $126,763.00 - $158,449.20 annually About Us! The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to: Taking only what we need Leaving some for others Keeping the dish clean This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity. Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future ready organization. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community. The Role Plans, designs, and manages large-scale, high-profile, politically sensitive projects consisting of affordable housing and commercial, institutional, and industrial land uses. Plans and leads strategic land development initiatives of the land readiness portfolio from inception to fruition while collaborating with senior government officials, municipalities, land developers, not-for-profits, and companies looking to invest in Waterloo Region. Duties/Responsibilities Acting as the department's internal and external liaison, responds to land development leads and guides the client through all stages, including site analyses, site capacity, planning approval issues, environmental assessments, transportation impacts, valuation, site servicing requirements, staffing plans and community impacts through collaboration and solution-based engagement. Manages and seeks out development leads for property acquisition under a wide range of land uses. Prepares project assessments and project business plans for these potential lands, including funding requirements and sources, development pro formas, highest and best use, valuation and financial analysis before recommendation to the senior management team. Completes land visioning and due diligence for projects, including environmental conditions, site servicing, planning approvals, architectural concepts, alternative development options, and community impacts. Prepares projects for construction, market sale, or lease while emphasizing key Build Waterloo Region objectives, such as homes for all, climate-aligned growth, and other vital community goals. Through networking, market research and analysis, finds and recommends potential land acquisitions to further enhance the strategic land portfolio or complement strategic Build Waterloo Region projects. Maintains and provides updates to the strategic land portfolio. Champions sensitive negotiations with strategic investment partners looking to invest in Waterloo Region. Promotes and markets incentive programs while providing solutions to technical challenges ranging from site plan approval to construction feasibility. Creates and markets development opportunities on strategic Build Waterloo Region lands to private developers, joint partnerships, and non-profit entities. Provides recommendations and manages operational and capital budgets related to the strategic land portfolio. Monitors land market activity continuou…

View the full posting and apply