Development Manager; Low-Rise Residential

Development Manager (Low-Rise Residential)

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Arkfield Development is a vertically integrated development and construction management company that develops residential real estate projects in Ontario. Since our establishment in 2020, we have experienced remarkable growth and currently have over 20 investments that are being owned and/or managed.

Our success stems from a people-driven, entrepreneurial culture that combines startup energy and drive in a more traditional industry. We are committed to building a high-achieving, mission-driven team focused on delivering results and maintaining a collaborative environment.

Leveraging our proven financial strength, streamlined decision-making and vertical integration, we have been among the most active developers in Ontario over the last five years. The Arkfield team is focused on acquiring high-quality assets and executing with speed and reliability.

We are actively seeking individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial working environment. Our non-hierarchical organizational structure is intentionally built to empower team members to take on diverse roles and collaborate in a dynamic team. There’s plenty of room for both company and professional growth, and we are looking to add members to the team who are excited to help propel that growth on both fronts.

Arkfield is seeking an experienced, motivated and creative Low-Rise Residential Development Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of low-rise residential subdivision and master-planned community projects in the GTA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate development, project management, and regulatory compliance within the Ontario market. This role requires a strategic thinker who can manage cross-functional teams, coordinate technically across all disciplines, navigate municipal approvals, and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.

The Development Manager will work closely with the asset management, construction, and sales teams while maintaining ownership and accountability for project performance. This is a hands‑on, leadership‑oriented role suited for someone who can operate with a high degree of independence while fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Low‑rise projects include subdivisions across Ontario, spanning infill subdivisions to master-planned communities that include townhouses, semi-detached, and fully detached homes. Arkfield’s fully integrated model covers every project stage: underwriting, entitlement, development, construction, and sales and marketing, with the development team being the key driver for project progress and the conduit between internal teams for ensuring smooth transitions for each stage and driving success of the project across its full lifecycle.

We welcome a strong team player to be part of a collaborative, dynamic team culture which values communication, organization, structure and ambition as we build out the low-rise division at Arkfield.

• Conduct due diligence, feasibility studies, and market analysis for potential low-rise residential developments.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to develop project concepts that align with zoning bylaws, official plans, and urban development guidelines.

• Lead the application process for municipal approvals, including Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Plans of Subdivision, Site Plan Approvals, Committee of Adjustment, Building Permits, and other applications for all other authorities having jurisdiction.
• Liaise with Municipal officials and other stakeholders to expedite approvals and resolve zoning variances or appeals through bodies such as the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).

• Review and summarize various technical documents (planning, engineering, legal, financial, etc.)…