Acquisitions Manager, Land Development
Job in
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
Mattamy Homes
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-18
Job specializations:
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Management
Property Management, Business Administration
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Real Estate/Property
Property Management, Business Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario – Hybrid (4 days/week in office)
Company:
Mattamy Homes Canada
Department:
Land Development, Ottawa Division
Employment Type:
Full-time
Reports to:
Vice President,Land Development
When it comes to forward-thinking homebuilding and thoughtfully planned communities, Canadians think of Mattamy Homes. And that success is centred on a foundation of great people, because our team is as solid as they come. At Mattamy, we are optimistic, hardworking and supportive. Together we learn and grow as we strive to create a positive impact in the homebuilding industry. Contributing to the Mattamy Way means being surrounded by caring people who encourage you to be exactly who you are.
It means your opinion is invited and your contributions count. And it means a career filled with pride, knowing you’re part of anenvironmentally-conscious, action-oriented organization with bigplans for the future. The opportunity to bring the future of living to homeowners based on what Canadians value is exciting – and we’re making it happen.
Learn moreabout what makes working at Mattamy special and our award-winning culture.
What we offer
This opportunity will appeal to anexperiencedacquisitions leader who is looking to help shape Mattamy’sdevelopmentfuture across theOttawa
Area. This role is ideally suited to a real estate development professional with a passion forlow rise andmixed-use residential development sites and the challenges that sites, entitlement contexts, and land deals/partnerships can entail.
While the role is focused on acquisition activities, we are looking for a well-rounded professional who isknowledgeable in development approvals and pro-formas, andcomfortable communicating with both municipal and community stakeholders and investment, legal and financial professionals.
What you’ll do
Identify, source, evaluate andsecure land acquisition opportunities (on- and off-market) including joint-ventureand partnership opportunities.Ensures internal team tracks, prioritizes and expands current acquisition efforts.Establish and maintain strong relationships with Ottawadevelopers, brokers, and landowners to ensure consistent deal flow.Lead transaction execution, including preparation and negotiations of letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, and joint venture/partnership agreements in collaboration with internal and external legal counsel.Manage due diligence for sites under contract, coordinating internal stakeholders and external consultants to ensure timelines, deliverables and risks are clearly understood and managed.Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and validate project assumptions while proactively identifying risks and opportunities related to planning, budgeting and scheduling.Incorporate customer and user considerations into the initial investment decision and preliminary project vision.Prepare and coordinate investment committee materials with Land Development Managerswhile proactivelynavigating our internal governance process and its requirements and deadlines.Coordinate transaction closings and ensure smooth transition of projects to theLandDevelopment Management team.Partner with the Finance team on acquisition-related budgeting, forecasting, and capital raising efforts.Act as preliminary point of contact for joint venture partners through due diligence, internal governance, and transition to the project team.Participate in industry events to remain current on market trends and strengthen Mattamy Home’sindustry brand presence.Position Mattamy Homes as the “Developer & Builder of Choice” to secure first look at landopportunities.What you bring
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Engineering, Urban planning, Geography or a related field.Minimum5years in residential real estate development with progression into acquisitions & development management.Proven experience in land acquisitions, dispositions and development analysis(low-rise residential and local market experience preferred).Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities, relationships, deadlines.Demonstrates strong forward planning and thinking with clear…
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