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About the Role

We are looking for a Development Assistant to provide sound administrative assistance and program support to a team of Senior Development Managers and Senior Construction Managers in charge of the municipal approvals, development and construction of a significant number of residential and mixed-use projects within the City of Toronto. The successful candidate will coordinate all administrative operations to support the Development team and related reporting tasks in a manner that aligns with TCHC’s tenant focused culture. Development initiatives consist of a mix of high-rise and low-rise multi-family residential units, and street retail. Projects are developed with an intentional balance of affordable rental, affordable ownership and market housing in both high-rise and low-rise building forms. The Development Division is a fast-paced work environment and as such you must be extremely organized, able to deal with competing priorities and have excellent communication and time management skills. You will handle highly confidential and sensitive information concerning real estate, development and construction matters. You are a self-starter and will be required to work with a high degree of independence, utilizing tact and good judgment. The Development Assistant position is a progressive opportunity to become exposed to and further involved in the active development portfolio of Toronto Community Housing.

Responsibilities

Maintain electronic and paper filing system for current projects
Manage a schedule of real estate development matters and deadlines
Maintain project schedules and prepares project updates, presentations and briefing notes for project managers and directors
Coordinate meetings, prepares and circulates meeting minutes for project managers and directors
Coordinate meetings for internal and external parties including City staff
Process payments and invoices
Prepare confidential memos, reports and correspondence
Conduct research and compiles statistical information regarding real estate and land development (using Realnet, Urbanation, City of Toronto development reports, etc.)
Respond to a variety of verbal and written inquiries from internal and external stakeholders including: TCH staff, project consultants, external organizations and the general public
Prioritize workload and activities to meet deadlines for multiple managers and directors
Working as a member of the Divisional administrative team, applies initiative and utilizes independent judgment in performing tasks with minimal supervision
Provide logistical support and assist with the organization and execution of divisional, corporate, tenant or community consultation events. (i.e. prepares communication materials, displays and equipment); attendance at some evening and weekend events is required
Promote and incorporate tenant participation, community development, anti-racism, anti-ableism and health and safety in all work practices and change initiatives
Undertakes special assignments

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years of progressive administrative experience
Demonstrated knowledge of office procedures and manual/electronic filing systems and budgets
Experience with and/or familiarity with development and/or construction industry and processes
Superior time management skills and an ability to multi-task and deal effectively with competing demands
Ability to prioritize conflicting tasks, meet simultaneous demands and deal with conflict/confrontations or other difficult situations in a results driven environment
Proven customer service skills to respond to enquiries from a variety of internal and external stakeholders and from people of diverse language and cultural backgrounds
Demonstrated oral and excellent written communication skills are required to conduct research, design presentations/graphics materials, generate reports, compose correspondence and respond to information requests from a wide range of internal and external contacts
Computer proficiency to utilize numerous software packages to design presentations and generate various statistical displays and graphics (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Access Adobe, InDesign etc.)

Skills

Time management
Multi-tasking
Dealing with competing demands
Prioritizing tasks
Meeting simultaneous demands
Dealing with conflict/confrontations
Customer service
Oral communication
Written communication
Research
Presentation design
Graphic material design
Report generation
Correspondence composition
Information request response
MS Word
MS Excel
Microsoft Project
MS PowerPoint
MS Access
Adobe
InDesign

Location

931 Yonge Street (Changing to Metro Hall on 55 John Street on November 2, 2026)

Work Type

Full-time Permanent
Hybrid

Experience Level

Minimum of three (3) years of progressive administrative experience

Education Level

Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field of study (urban planning, architecture, engineering) or work experience in a comparable office setting is an asset

Salary/Compensations

$35.98 - $39.25

Benefits

Ability to participate in inclusive employee-led networks
Three weeks paid annual vacation days, increasing with years of service
Four (4) paid personal days
Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, includes 100-per-cent employer matching
Health and dental benefits
Employee and family assistance program
Maternity and parental leave top up (93% of base salary)
Training and development programs including tuition reimbursement of $1500 per calendar year
Fitness membership discount

About the Company

Toronto Community Housing Corporation (“TCHC”) is the largest social housing provider in Canada and the second largest in North America.
We are wholly owned by the City of Toronto and operate in a non-profit manner.
TCHC provides homes to over 41,000 low and moderate-income households in 88 of Toronto's neighbourhoods, with 93,000 tenants from many different backgrounds with a diversity in age, education, language, mental and physical ability, religion, ethnicity and race.
We are an essential part of the City of Toronto's fabric and social system.
Our over 2,000 employees work to achieve our vision of quality homes in vibrant communities where people are proud to live and work.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and strive to create a diverse workplace that reflects the cultural mosaic of our great city and the communities we serve.
We recognize the value that comes from different viewpoints, unique experiences and diverse perspectives of our employees, who bring fresh, new ideas to our business.
Diversity plays a key role in our ability to deliver on our mission to provide clean, safe, well-maintained, affordable homes for tenants.
TCHC is committed to diversity and inclusion within its community and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and others who can help us provide vibrant communities and make our city a great place to live.
Toronto Community Housing is committed to equity in employment.
Our goal is a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Toronto Community Housing’s Accessibility Policy.