Development Manager

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Toronto, ON – $120,000 - $145,000

• Focus on low‑rise opportunities across the country, managing all aspects of development applications—official plan amendment, zoning by‑law amendment, committee of adjustment applications, plan of condominium, etc.—including upfront visioning, preparation of initial submissions, revisions to comments, finalizing any relevant agreements, clearing conditions, and registration.
• Effectively liaise with consultants, municipal staff, politicians, neighbours, and other external stakeholders to obtain planning approvals that meet or exceed company objectives, budget and schedule.
• Review and interpret various technical documents—planning, engineering, legal, financial, etc.—to identify concerns and opportunities, while specifically managing the consultant team in the preparation, submission, and revision of required reports, agreements, etc.
• Have experience obtaining approvals and delivering infrastructure construction of greenfield sites for low‑rise housing forms.
• Manage consultants in preparing site and building drawings, as well as accurate statistics to enable iterative analysis that leads to constructive design and programmatic recommendations.
• Manage financial pro‑forma/budget updates and use other financial tools to evaluate concept plans, product mix, and other programmatic options to inform both project visioning and subsequent development applications and leasing recommendations.
• Review, interpret, and incorporate qualitative and quantitative market research and analysis to understand potential renters, their aspirations, and competing offerings in the market to inform product offering, pricing, and demand assumptions.
• Manage the infrastructure construction process for low‑rise greenfield or infill projects.
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing in the lead‑up to leasing launches as well as construction starts, with ongoing support following those milestones.
• Interact with various internal departments and divisions to ensure financial and non‑financial inputs and assumptions are current and accurate.
• Review, track and report on overall project budgets and schedules.
• Prepare succinct and accurate reports, agendas, and minutes for internal, consultant, and/or partner meetings to track project progress and ongoing responsibilities and deadlines.
• Keep current with specific political, regulatory, and market trends to keep the business informed of potential changes within the development industry.
• Assist with the monitoring and assessment of planning notices and policy changes that may affect properties.
• Perform other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job, as requested by management.

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g. Planning, Engineering, Architecture) and a minimum of 4‑6 years’ experience in Real Estate development. Residential experience is required.
• Knowledge of planning policy in other provinces will be considered an asset.
• Effective communicator with demonstrated written and verbal skills (e.g., report writing, presentations, and meeting facilitation).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Well‑developed analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships with other departments and with people at various levels of the organization.
• Independent proactive self‑starter, with the ability to effectively manage various projects simultaneously to meet strict deadlines.
• Works well in a cross‑functional team environment and has a positive outlook and attitude.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Member of CIP, OAA, PMP or LEED AP certification would be an asset.

Only applicants with the legal right to work in Canada can be considered for this opportunity.

We thank all those who express interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time