Senior Development Manager

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Salary: $135,000 – $175,000

Location:

Toronto, ON

The Senior Development Manager is responsible for all aspects of assigned low‑rise, 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. The role collaborates with other departments and has project‑scale budgeting, scheduling, and financial reporting accountabilities.

• Manage 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 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 managing the consultant team in the preparation, submission, and revision of required reports and agreements.
• Obtain approvals and oversee infrastructure construction of greenfield sites for low‑rise housing forms.
• Manage consultants in preparing site and building drawings and accurate statistics for iterative analysis that leads to constructive design and programmatic recommendations.
• Maintain financial pro‑forma/budget updates and use financial tools to evaluate concept plans, product mix, and other programmatic options to inform project visioning, development applications, and leasing recommendations.
• Incorporate qualitative and quantitative market research and analysis to understand potential renters, their aspirations, and competing market offerings for product pricing and demand assumptions.
• Oversee infrastructure construction for low‑rise greenfield or infill projects.
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing on pre‑leasing launches and construction starts, providing ongoing support after milestones.
• Coordinate with various internal departments and divisions to ensure financial and non‑financial inputs and assumptions are current and accurate.
• Track and report on overall project budgets and schedules.
• Prepare succinct and accurate reports, agendas, and minutes for internal, consultant, and partner meetings to track project progress and deadlines.
• Keep current with political, regulatory, and market trends to inform potential changes within the development industry.
• Assist with 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (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 is an asset.
• Effective communicator with demonstrated written and verbal skills (report writing, presentations, 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 relationships with other departments and people at various levels of the organization.
• Independent proactive self‑starter, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously to meet strict deadlines.
• Works well in a cross‑functional team environment and maintains a positive outlook and attitude.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Member of CIP, OAA, PMP, or LEED AP certification is an asset.
• Legal right to work in Canada.
• Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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