Director of Planning and Development

Development Manager
*We work with many local Real Estate Developers and are always looking for great Development Managers. Real Estate Development
The Development Manager is responsible for all aspects of assigned, low-rise and mid-rise and redevelopment or infill residential development projects, including visioning, planning approvals, overall project management leading up to leasing, building permits, and registration/occupancy. Collaborating with other departments, the Development Manager has project-scale budgeting, scheduling, and financial reporting accountabilities.
Development Manager Duties:
Focused on low-rise opportunities across the country, manages all aspects of development applications—official plan amendment, zoning by-law amendment, committee of adjustment applications, plan of condominium, etc.—Effectively liaises with consultants, municipal staff, politicians, neighbours, and other external stakeholders in obtaining planning approvals that meet or exceed company objectives, budget and schedule.
Reviews and interprets various technical documents—planning, engineering, legal, financial, etc.—Has experience obtaining approvals and delivering infrastructure construction of greenfield sites for low-rise housing forms.
Manages consultants in preparing site and building drawings, as well as accurate statistics to enable iterative analysis that leads to constructive design and programmatic recommendations.
Manages financial pro-forma/budget updates and uses other financial tools to evaluate concept plans, product mix, and other programmatic options to help inform both project visioning as well as subsequent development applications and leasing recommendations.
Reviews, interprets, and incorporates 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.
Manages the infrastructure construction process for low-rise greenfield or infill projects.
Reviews, tracks and reports on overall project budgets and schedules.
Manages the preparation of succinct and accurate reports, agendas, and minutes for internal, consultant, and/or partner meetings to track project progress as well as on-going responsibilities and deadlines.
Keeps current with the 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
Development Manager Requirements:
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in related field (e.g. Planning, Engineering, Architecture) and a minimum of 4-6years’ experience in Real Estate development. Knowledge of planning policy in other provinces will be considered an asset
report writing, presentations and meeting facilitation)
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Independent proactive self-starter, with the ability to effectively manage various projects simultaneously to meet strict deadlines.
Member of CIP, OAA, PMP or LEED AP certification would be an asset

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