Full-Time Contract Position | Fall 2026 Start

Entry-Level / Recent Graduate | 0–3 Years Experience

Work Environment: Hybrid / Remote with occasional meetings and events as required

About MapYourProperty & Affordable360

Affordable360 is a nonprofit initiative helping community organizations overcome the early-stage barriers to developing affordable housing.

Through our cohort-based programs, we work directly with nonprofit organizations that are exploring or advancing multi-unit housing projects. We help organizations understand what can be built on their land, identify planning and development considerations, visualize potential housing solutions, and assess whether a project is financially viable.

We are looking for an early-career professional who is excited about affordable housing, planning, and working directly with nonprofit organizations to help turn housing ideas into viable projects.

About the Role The Affordable Housing Development Coordinator will support the delivery of our educational cohorts and early-stage housing development programs.

This is a hands-on role that combines planning research, site and development analysis, 3D design, preliminary cost estimating, program coordination, and direct communication with nonprofit housing organizations.

You will work closely with participating organizations to understand their sites and housing goals, conduct early-stage due diligence, help visualize potential development concepts, and communicate findings in a way that is clear and useful to non-technical audiences.

Training will be provided on our software, tools, and processes. However, a foundational understanding of urban planning, land use, zoning, or development processes is required.

This position is a strong fit for a recent graduate who wants to build practical experience in affordable housing development and gain exposure to planning, design, feasibility, and nonprofit housing delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Site Analysis

- Review zoning, land use policies, secondary plans, and other planning requirements
- Identify key site considerations, including environmental constraints, site provisions, and other development limitations
- Use A360 tools to research and assess the development potential of nonprofit housing sites
- Summarize findings in clear, practical language for participating organizations

3D Design & Visualization

- Create preliminary 3D massing models using A360s design software
- Test different housing configurations and explore how they fit on a site




- Use planning findings to help identify how site constraints may affect the potential building design
- Prepare simple visuals to help nonprofit organizations understand and communicate their housing concepts

Cost & Feasibility

- Develop preliminary construction cost estimates using A360's tools and templates
- Gather basic project information and assumptions from participating organizations
- Support early-stage feasibility analysis and help identify key project considerations
- Communicate preliminary findings and assumptions clearly to participants

Cohort & Participant Support

- Work directly with nonprofit housing organizations throughout the A360 cohort
- Meet with participants to understand their sites, housing goals, and questions
- Support workshops, webinars, and other online learning activities
- Help coordinate networking and knowledge-sharing events
- Keep participant information, project work, and program activities organized and up to date

Qualifications

Required

- Undergraduate or master's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Planning, Real Estate, Community Development, or a related field
- 0–3 years of relevant professional experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply
- Foundational knowledge of urban planning, land use, zoning, or development processes
- Solid research and analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organization and attention to detail
- Comfortable working directly with clients, partners, and community organizations
- Ability to explain technical information clearly to people without a technical background
- Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines in a team-oriented environment
- Interest in affordable housing, community development, and nonprofit-led housing development

Assets

- Experience reviewing zoning bylaws, official plans, secondary plans, or other planning documents
- Familiarity with municipal planning and development processes
- Experience with GIS or mapping software
- Experience with 3D modelling, architectural visualization, or design software
- Experience with construction costs, development feasibility, or real estate analysis




- Experience working with nonprofit, community, or housing organizations
- Experience coordinating workshops, webinars, or events

What You'll Learn

This position provides an opportunity to gain practical, cross-disciplinary experience in the early stages of affordable housing development.

You will receive training and hands-on experience in:

- Affordable housing development
- Planning and zoning analysis
- Site and development due diligence
- 3D massing and housing design visualization
- Preliminary construction cost estimating
- Development feasibility
- Working directly with nonprofit housing organizations
- Cohort-based education and capacity building
- Housing sector partnerships and knowledge mobilization

You will have the opportunity to work on real housing projects with nonprofit organizations across Canada and see how planning, design, costs, and development decisions come together in the early stages of a project.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is curious, organized, proactive, and comfortable working with people.

You don't need to know everything about affordable housing or development when you start. What matters most is that you have a strong foundation in planning or a related field, are willing to learn, and can take complex information and turn it into something practical for the organizations we support.

You should be comfortable moving between research and analysis, software and design, and conversations with nonprofit housing providers. This role requires someone who can work independently on detailed tasks while also being collaborative, responsive, and engaged with participants.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] and [email protected] with the subject line:

Affordable Housing Development Coordinator – Fall 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Affordable360 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, age, religion, or any other protected characteristic. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and hiring process for applicants who require them.

📌 Affordable Housing Development Coordinator (Toronto)
🏢 MapYourProperty
📍 Toronto