Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust is an owner, manager and developer of well-located retail and commercial real estate across Canada. Choice Properties' portfolio spans approximately 65 million square feet of gross leasable area and consists of over 700 properties. Choice Properties’ strategy is to create value by enhancing and optimizing its portfolio through accretive acquisitions, strategic development and active property management. Choice Properties' principal tenant is Loblaw Companies Limited, Canada's largest retailer. Choice Properties' strong alliance with Loblaw positions it well for future growth.

Choice Properties is a leading Real Estate Investment Trust that creates enduring value through the ownership, operation and development of high-quality commercial and residential properties. We believe that value comes from creating spaces that improve how our tenants and communities come together to live, work, and connect. We strive to understand the needs of our tenants and manage our properties to the highest standard. We aspire to develop healthy, resilient communities through our dedication to social, economic, and environmental sustainability. In everything we do, we are guided by a shared set of values grounded in Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence

A commitment to continuous learning and development is a strong part of our culture.

Position Overview

Development initiatives are a key component of Choice Properties’ business model, providing the opportunity to add high quality real estate at a reasonable cost. Choice Properties has internal development capabilities as well as established relationships with strong real estate developers. With significant intensification and redevelopment opportunities and a long-term pipeline of potential mixed-use development projects, Choice Properties is well positioned for long-term growth and value creation.

The Intern role will start on May 15^th to August 25th.

During this program, you will:

• Work and communicate with people across all levels of the organization, while expanding your business network
• Perform amongst a variety of teams and develop new skillsets and sources of knowledge
• Learn and grow as you demonstrate leadership and make connections across our group of companies

Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end, quarter-end development project level close, all related accounting activities including record journal entries, accruals, maintain and reconcile general ledger
• Maintain working paper files for each project including full project GL balance reconciliation
• Communicate and collaborate with internal business partners to remain informed about development project status
• Assist in the maintenance of internal control policies and procedures
• Assist capital projects team in preparation of cash calls
• Continuously implement process improvement initiatives to increase effectiveness and productivity
• Complete ad-hoc analyses or reports as required

Qualifications:

• Relevant undergraduate program in accounting or finance
• Proactive, self-motivated, flexible, and collaborative individual
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving skills with high level of attention to detail
• Ability to organize and prioritize various tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Work independently and as an integral part of the team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; technologically savvy

Eligibility:

• Eligible to work in Canada

Application Process:

• Submit a cover letter, resume, and transcript to the link provided below. Please ensure that you upload the cover letter, resume and transcripts as ONE (1) document as you will not be able to upload individually.
• In your cover letter, please outline relevant skills and experiences that will contribute to both your success in the program and the overall organization.

The deadline to apply is January 31st at 11:59pm.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies or telephone calls please.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities