Community Development Manager, Stelumar Communities

Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc. (SAMI or Stelumar) is a technology‑driven company dedicated to revolutionizing homebuilding in Canada through advanced modular building solutions. Founded by Canadian entrepreneur Peter Gilgan, the company uses automation, robotics, and AI to modernize construction and help address the housing shortage. With state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities in the Greater Toronto Area, Stelumar focuses on accelerating construction timelines, improving consistency, and making housing more attainable.

Our development and construction arm, Stelumar Communities, delivers scalable modular housing from planning and design to construction and handover. The team supports low‑ and mid‑rise residential, purpose‑built rental, affordable and workforce housing, student housing, hospitality, healthcare‑related housing, and institutional developments.

What you’ll do

• Project scheduling, budgeting, cash‑flow forecasting and related financial reporting.
• Champion the project’s vision and design while fostering strong community engagement.
• Manage and oversee municipal approval processes, including secondary and tertiary plans, block plans, draft plans, zoning, site plans, subdivision registration, etc.
• Coordinate and collaborate effectively with multi‑disciplinary consultant teams.
• Manage high‑level environmental and infrastructure studies such as Subwatershed Studies and Master Environmental Servicing Plans.
• Direct the full engineering approval process across civil, landscape, and utility disciplines.
• Assess project activities for their impact on overall customer satisfaction.
• Provide conceptual layout development and due‑diligence support.
• Contribute to product development, translating concepts into land planning and land‑use strategies.
• Support sales and relationship management efforts by building strong partnerships with community stakeholders, clients, and prospective development partners to advance project goals.
• Maintain strong industry and market awareness to inform decision‑making.
• Explore and evaluate sustainable community design alternatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Degree or diploma in Engineering (Civil Engineering), Planning, or Real Estate/Business, with a solid foundation in land development principles.
• 3-5 years of progressive project management experience supporting residential development and/or consulting engineering projects.
• Skilled in forward planning, including anticipating project needs, managing schedules, and coordinating consultants, contractors, municipalities, and internal teams.
• Strong financial management capabilities, including monitoring project budgets, forecasting, and maintaining accurate financial positions.
• Support strategic execution by helping shape development strategies and navigating complex, multi‑stakeholder approval processes.
• Communicate professionally through clear financial, technical, and timeline reporting, ensuring transparency for internal teams and builder partners.
• Adept at early issue detection, identifying risks, and collaborating with builders and consultants to implement timely resolutions.
• Demonstrated relationship‑building skills, balancing diverse stakeholder interests (clients, municipal staff, partners, suppliers) while upholding organizational reputation.
• Team‑oriented contributor with a consistent positive attitude; committed to mentoring, teaching, and supporting colleagues to strengthen overall team performance.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability to apply technical tools to drive informed project decisions.

Bonus Points

• Solid understanding of provincial planning policies and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with the Ontario Land Tribunal process, including documentation and hearing preparation.
• Exceptional communication skills, with strengths in written reports, presentations, and proposal development.

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $130,000. Actual pay may vary depending on your job‑related knowledge, competencies, and skills. We recognize that exceptional situations may fall outside this range, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply.

You are also eligible to participate in Stelumar’s annual bonus program, which gives you the opportunity to increase your total compensation if business and individual goals are achieved.

Stelumar is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspect of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Stelumar may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support our hiring process, including to help screen or assess candidates along the way. These tools work behind the scenes, while people remain at the heart of every hiring decision.