Real Estate Project Coord/Analyst at J.D. Irving, Dartmouth, NS

AI Summary

J.D. Irving, Limited is actively seeking a Real Estate Project Coordinator/Analyst in Dartmouth, NS, Canada. This role involves supporting a diverse portfolio of real estate assets and advancing active projects and transactions. Key duties include coordinating stakeholders, supporting deal execution, and ensuring timely completion across multiple files. Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree in Real Estate or a related field, along with one to four years of relevant experience and strong organizational skills.

About the Opportunity at J.D. Irving, Limited

J.D. Irving, Limited presents a compelling opportunity for a dedicated Real Estate Project Coordinator/Analyst to join their team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This pivotal role is designed to support a dynamic and diverse portfolio of real estate assets, which spans industrial, office, retail, and large-scale residential developments across Atlantic Canada. Reporting directly to the Director of Real Estate, the successful candidate will be instrumental in advancing numerous active projects and complex transactions. This is a hands-on, fast-paced position where you will actively contribute to land developments and real estate transactions, helping to bring new industrial, retail, office, and residential projects to life. If you are a professional who thrives on taking ownership, driving work forward, and seeing tangible results, this role offers unparalleled exposure across the full real estate lifecycle, making a real impact on communities.

Key Responsibilities and Project Coordination

The Real Estate Project Coordinator/Analyst will provide essential support across various facets of real estate operations. A core responsibility involves transaction and deal support, where you will assist with acquisitions, disposals, and leasing transactions, including agreements of purchase and sale, leases, and easements. This includes coordinating critical due diligence activities such as appraisals, surveys, environmental assessments, and planning approvals. You will meticulously track and advance deals from their initiation through to successful closing. Furthermore, the role demands robust project coordination, managing timelines, deliverables, and follow-ups across multiple active projects. You will be responsible for coordinating internal teams, including Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Operations, as well as external consultants, ensuring alignment and maintaining momentum across all stakeholders involved in these significant real estate projects. Your analytical capabilities will be crucial for conducting market, demographic, and site research to support informed decision-making and assisting with financial inputs and business cases.

Qualifications and Professional Growth

To excel in this Real Estate Project Coordinator/Analyst position, candidates are expected to hold an undergraduate degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Commerce, or a closely related field. Prospective applicants should bring one to four years of relevant experience gained in real estate, development, consulting, or a similar professional environment. Essential skills include strong organizational and project management capabilities, alongside the proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and drive work forward independently. Solid analytical capability, coupled with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, is also required. Strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail are paramount for success in this collaborative environment. J.D. Irving values proactive and accountable individuals who take ownership and drive execution, possess sound judgement, demonstrate strong follow-through across multiple files, and are curious and solutions-focused. This role offers a unique chance to work across a diverse, multi-asset real estate portfolio, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of development and transactions, and building experience alongside expert teams in real estate, engineering, finance, and legal.