Development, Summer 2026 - Vancouver (Co-op/Internship) - 4 Months

About QuadReal Property Group 

QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $94 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities to invest in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly, via programmatic partnerships and through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest.

QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come.

QuadReal: Excellence lives here.

www.quadreal.com

We are committed to providing our Co-ops/Interns with a student experience that provides a supportive and engaging learning environment while developing skills and business acumen. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of experiences including our Speaker Series, Fireside Chats, Volunteer opportunities and Networking events.

Eligibility Note: To qualify for a student (Co-op/Internship) opportunity, students must be enrolled in their academic studies at a post-secondary institution (university/college) and must be returning to school after completion of their work term with QuadReal.  If you are a student registered in an official co-op program at your post-secondary institution and completion of a final work term is a mandatory component for you to graduate, you are eligible to apply with the understanding that you will leave QuadReal at the end of your work term or have the possibility to be considered for full-time opportunities.

Based in Vancouver, the Co-op/Intern, Development, will report to the Director of Development and support QuadReal’s Investment Management and Development team in Western Canada. The in-house development team at QuadReal is committed to advancing its development program while being guided by a long-term vision, focused on thoughtful and responsible execution.

We place a strong emphasis on collaboration and relationship-building, working respectfully, openly, and transparently with our key stakeholders, including community members, municipal staff, elected officials, and our consultant, contractor, and service provider partners.

What We Offer:

• Meaningful, hands-on experience supporting the real estate development of complex mixed-use assets

• An organization and leaders committed to mentorship, learning, and professional growth

• A Student Mentorship Program designed to provide support throughout your experience

• Opportunities to build your industry knowledge through weekly Speaker Series & Fireside Chats

• Opportunities to participate in case competitions within QuadReal during your work term, fostering cross-functional collaboration with intern peers and enhancing exposure to real-world problem-solving.

• Giving back to the community with your peers and team members through volunteering events

• Opportunities to build long-lasting industry and professional relationships

What You Will Experience:

• Assist the Director of Development in overseeing active mixed-use development projects across the Greater Vancouver Area, Okanagan, and Sea-to-Sky regions, with exposure from early concept through delivery and occupancy

• Help support marketing and sales programs for residential and commercial strata and residential lease-up programs, including supporting QuadReal’s Customer Care team during occupancy and resident move-in

• Help support QuadReal’s Construction team, including responding to RFIs, attending site meetings, and organizing site field reports

• Create and maintain detailed financial models for development projects, including multi-family residential (rental and condominium), industrial, retail, and office property types

• Conduct market research supporting feasibility analyses, market positioning, and tracking comparable development activity across product types

• Assist with implementing and coordinating internal review processes at key project milestones, including reviews supporting capital approvals from the executive team

• Investigate and analyze municipal planning and zoning policy to support development conceptualization, master planning, and design development

• Prepare investment memorandums supporting the development process

• Prepare regular progress reports on development projects

What You Will Bring:

• Currently completing a university degree with a major in Real Estate, Planning, Finance, Mathematics/Statistics, Computer Science, or Economics

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with a high level of attention to detail and comfort working with complex data sets

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate key themes and messages through both written and verbal communication

• Ability to allocate time effectively and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, manage multiple demands and competing priorities, and adapt to new ideas and change; comfortable following direction while also contributing to the direction

• Advanced proficiency in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; proficiency with Bluebeam Revu is considered an asset.

• Extremely proactive and able to work well in a collaborative environment, with the ability to take guidance and then move projects forward independently

• Embrace and proactively support QuadReal’s values and its culture of environmental sustainability and corporate and social responsibility

The expected hourly rate for this role is $28.

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The actual salary offered will take into consideration a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the individual’s skill, experience, education and training, the market compensation of the role, and the consideration to internal equity.

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Even if your skills don’t align 100% with the listed qualifications or salary range, we encourage you to apply – you may be a great fit for this role or others in our community. Applicants may also be considered for alternative positions within the organization where their qualifications and experience align more closely with available opportunities.

We use artificial intelligence (AI) technology — alongside human review — to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. Our recruitment team remains involved in all decisions.

Note to Recruiters: QuadReal does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to QuadReal, directly or indirectly, will be considered QuadReal property. QuadReal will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for engaged services to submit resumes.