Contract Administrator, Development (6 months)

Who We Are

RioCan is one of Canada's largest Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT). We own, manage and develop retail-focused, increasingly mixed-use properties in Canada's major markets. We pioneered the REIT concept almost 30 years ago and have transformed Canadian real estate.

We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers and a Greater Toronto's Top Employer. At RioCan, you can build a career with real impact and longevity. You get the stability and resources of an established company and the entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit of a start-up. Life at RioCan is dynamic and fast-paced. We know that great ideas can come from anywhere, and we empower our people to suggest and implement them. We value different voices and perspectives and appreciate that the unique backgrounds and identities we each bring to our jobs make the whole business stronger. 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Manager of Development, this position is responsible for assisting with processing contracts, invoices and entering budgets in Yardi, preparing vendor and job set-up requests, creating and tracking back-charge invoices.

• Creating and entering budgets in Yardi;
• Preparation and administration of vendor and job set-up in Yardi;
• Preparation, coordination and distribution of contracts in Yardi, based on requests received for Project Managers;
• Review, enter and process invoices for approval by appropriate Project Teams;
• Review and prepare Contract documents prior to execution by appropriate signing authority;
• Monitor and update summary of receivables;
• Review and update projected Cash Flow summaries monthly, based on received invoices and re-forecasted project costs;
• Preparation of summary and copies of invoices to be coordinated for funding requests;
• Produce Yardi Job Cost, Reforecast and Accounting Reports, as required;
• Assistance with preparation and final review of Quarterly Accruals relating to Construction Projects;
• Assist with creation and maintenance of cost database;
• Other duties / projects, as required.

• 2 years of experience in an administrative role with experience in Yardi;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Proven problem-solving skills.

Why join RioCan?

We believe in rewarding you for what you do and investing in your career and long-term success. Our total rewards and perquisites program is designed to fit and enrich your life physically, emotionally, financially, and socially. We offer eligible employees:

Work / Life Balance that prioritizes YOU. Enjoy a hybrid work model with flexible work hours, an extra-long weekend with our RioCan Cares Day, and half days before every long weekend in the summer.

Professional Growth and Development that includes a continuing education reimbursement, a mentorship and leadership development program, on-demand online learning, and cross-training opportunities.

An Extensive Health and Benefits Program that includes health and dental benefits for you and your family starting on day one, a healthcare spending account, an employee family and assistance program, virtual healthcare, and other resources.

A Comprehensive Retirement Program to help prepare our employees for the future. This includes matching employee contributions in a retirement savings plan, pension plan, and an employee unit purchase plan.

Additional Perks and Benefits that include paid time off, parental leave top-up, various employee discounts, employee referral and recognition programs, and opportunities to participate in community initiatives, committees, and social events throughout the year.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas. People are at the core of who we are, and we respect that they have taken all paths to get here. RioCan welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please let us know, and we will be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

You can visit us at www.riocan.com to learn more about who we are and what a career at RioCan can look like for you.