Job Description **Specialist, Project Development

Legislative Services – RPAM** Status: Regular Full-Time

Salary: $78,336 – $97,920 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Work Mode: Hybrid * see below for more details about this work mode

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton

Hours: 35 hours per week

Be bold. Think big. Join us. Are you a technically skilled professional with a passion for designing and delivering infrastructure that supports vital community services? Do you thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments where every project has purpose?

Join the Region of Peel as a Specialist, Project Development and play a critical role in delivering capital projects that directly serve the people of Peel — from housing and health to emergency services and beyond.

Who We Are The Capital Planning and Project Management (CPPM) Section within the Real Property Asset Management Division leads strategic planning and delivery of facility capital projects across the Region. Our work spans everything from state-of-good-repair upgrades to major new builds, ensuring that Peel’s infrastructure meets the needs of today — and tomorrow.

Our Team Provides Asset And Project Management Services For

• Regional office complexes
• Paramedic and emergency service facilities
• Long-Term Care and Affordable Housing
• Shelters, Public Works sites, PAMA, and more

We partner with internal stakeholders and the Corporate Asset Management (CAM) team to deliver data-driven, forward-thinking capital projects that enhance the quality of life across Peel.

What You’ll Do Reporting to the Program Manager, Building Information Management, the Project Development Specialist plays an important role in delivering capital construction and SOGR (State of Good Repair) projects throughout the Region.

You’ll provide hands-on support from planning to execution — reviewing technical designs, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget. This position works closely with project managers, facility managers, engineers, contractors, and consultants to ensure success.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Assisting with scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and project coordination
• Reviewing and interpreting architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural drawings
• Conducting site inspections during construction and warranty phases
• Supporting procurement and contract development
• Drafting meeting minutes, updating schedules, and preparing project documentation
• Gathering data to support capital planning and asset condition assessments

What You Bring

• A university degree or diploma in construction, engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in SOGR or new build construction
• Experience with project development, construction planning, and contract administration
• Familiarity with permitting, development approvals, and land use processes
• A valid Class G driver’s license and daily access to a reliable vehicle
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend work

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of construction standards (ASHRAE, CSA, ASTM) and contracts (OAA, CCDC)
• Understanding of the Ontario Building Code, Fire Code, OHSA, and Construction Lien Act
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, Excel, and SharePoint
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

Perks That Make Work Fun (and Your Life Easier)! At Peel Region, we believe in taking care of you. Here's what you'll enjoy when you join our team:

• Top-Notch Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan (yes, even psychological health coverage) — starting on your very first day!
• OMERS Pension Plan: Automatic enrolment to help secure your future with peace of mind.
• Vacation Time That Grows: Start with 3 weeks of vacation per year— because work-life balance is important!
• Personal Days Just for You: Enjoy 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need.
• Wellness First: Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.
• Performance Pays Off: Annual performance reviews with merit increases — your hard work is recognized and rewarded!
• Supportive, Respectful Culture: Work in an environment where leadership truly cares and inclusivity is celebrated.
• Learning & Growth: Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing — whether in your career or on a personal level.

We’ve got you covered — because we know happy, healthy people do their best work! Work Mode & Job Location: In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected along with occasional travel to attend site inspections or meetings at Regional facilities or as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

Peel Region offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line. About Us Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and s ince 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.