Project Coordinator

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, On-site (5 days per week)
Language: English, strong written and spoken communication required
Duration: Permanent

About the Opportunity
We’re partnering with a growing organization in the real estate development sector to hire a Project Coordinator to support a dynamic pipeline of multi-residential and mixed-use projects. This newly created role is ideal for someone who thrives in structured environments and enjoys bringing clarity to complex, fast-moving development workflows.

You’ll collaborate closely with senior leadership, consultants, and internal teams to keep early-stage development activities on track. From coordinating approvals and managing documentation to aligning stakeholders, your work will play a key role in ensuring projects move efficiently through planning, zoning, and pre-construction phases.

What’s In It for You
You’ll join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team that values accountability, strong communication, and a hands-on work ethic. The environment balances high performance with a supportive culture, offering opportunities to contribute meaningfully while continuing to learn.

This role provides valuable exposure to the full development lifecycle, particularly in urban planning, rezoning, and municipal approvals. It’s a strong fit for someone looking to build a long-term career in development coordination within the Ottawa market.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll coordinate communication with external consultants, ensuring deliverables are complete and aligned with project timelines
• In this role, you’ll manage document control systems and maintain organized, compliant project records
• You’ll support zoning, rezoning, and site plan approval processes, tracking submissions and liaising with municipal stakeholders
• You’ll assist with pre-construction activities, including preparing RFPs and coordinating consultant onboarding
• You’ll schedule and support meetings, prepare agendas, capture notes, and track action items
• You’ll monitor project schedules and approvals, keeping stakeholders informed and projects progressing

Skills and Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in project coordination, urban planning, real estate development, or construction
• Demonstrated experience supporting municipal approvals, zoning, rezoning, or land development processes
• Local Ottawa experience in construction, development, or urban planning is required
• Strong organizational and document management skills with a process-driven mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Experience working on institutional, commercial, or large-scale development projects is an asset

Note from the Hiring Manager
“We’re looking for someone who takes pride in staying organized and keeping projects moving. If you’re a team player who enjoys building efficient processes and wants to grow within development, you’ll do well here.”

Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.