About the Role
Why Work Here? – A unique opportunity to become an integral part of a specialized advisory team focused on creating transformative mixed-use developments, playing a key role in some of the most influential projects in the GTA. The Spanier Group is a team of passionate and highly-motivated individuals, and fosters a dynamic and inclusive team environment, that works collaboratively to tackle complex challenges and deliver high-quality people-centered built environments.
Employment Type – Full Time-Hybrid (between home and the office – candidate required to be located in the GTA).
Experience – approximately 2-5 years of relevant work experience (including co-ops or internships), with exposure to, or understanding of, the real estate development industry. Post- secondary education with a focus on Finance, Commerce, Real Estate, or Urban Planning is preferred.
Compensation – is commensurate with experience, plus an annual bonus, a health spending account and support for professional development.
About The Spanier Group: Spanier Group provides real estate development and advisory services dedicated to the creation of complete communities and vibrant next-generation destinations. With a team of experienced, motivated, and thoughtful professionals, Spanier Group provides expertise in mixed-use development, retail programming, land use planning, real estate transactions, transit-oriented development, and market analysis. We are frequently a key contributor within a multi-disciplinary team of experts with complementary skillsets, and work frequently with real estate developers, landowners, municipalities, and regions to facilitate the creation and implementation of important projects tackling some of the most significant challenges in development for this generation and those to come.
Responsibilities
- Conduct market research and feasibility analyses for new development projects - Prepare financial models and pro formas - Assist with site selection and due diligence - Coordinate with consultants, architects, and municipal stakeholders - Support the preparation of presentations and reports for internal and external audiences
Qualifications
The Spanier Group is looking for a highly motivated and well-organized person who has:
1. Passion – We are looking for an individual passionate about the work Spanier Group is involved in. We believe this is the key to long-term success in business, and in life. We are looking for people who genuinely care.
2. Real estate development knowledge – a basic understanding of the real estate development industry, primarily in the GTA, and knowledge of the planning, policy, economic and environmental factors that influence the industry.
3. A good eye for design – Ability to present research findings and deliverables in a visually effective way. Knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, or related software is a plus!
4. Research skills – the ability to research, analyze and synthesize materials as it relates to planning and real estate development.
5. Effective written communication – effective report and memo writing skills and the ability to present your opinion through writing.
6. Business operations capabilities – Maintaining the day-to-day operations of a business, including invoicing, expense tracking, meeting scheduling, data entry, and document filing – being highly organized needs to be part of your DNA.
The right candidate will have the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the development of large-scale, complex mixed-use development projects, an in-depth understanding of the real estate development industry, and professionally develop a range of skillsets including project management, financial and economic analysis, retail and ground-floor programming, planning and policy approval processes. Opportunities will also be provided to gain greater exposure to the real estate development industry through related organizations, community functions and business engagements.
