Development Manager

The Organization: Waterfront Toronto

Waterfront Toronto was established by the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, and the City of Toronto in 2001 to oversee and lead the renewal of the city's waterfront. Our mandate is to deliver a revitalized waterfront that brings together the most innovative approaches to sustainable urban development, excellence in urban design, real estate development, and leading technology infrastructure. Working with the community, and with public and private-sector partners, Waterfront Toronto creates neighbourhoods anchored by parks and public spaces, and diverse, sustainable, mixed-use communities that offer a high quality of life for residents, employees, and visitors alike. We are transforming the waterfront for the use and enjoyment of the people of Toronto, Ontario, and Canada, to foster economic growth and to redefine how the city, province and country are perceived by the world.

The Opportunity: Development Manager (Housing Development)

Waterfront Toronto is seeking a
Development Manager (Housing Development)
to manage a variety of development and real estate functions integral to the development of waterfront precincts. The Development Manager (Housing Development) supports the Director, Development, in delivering complex, multi-phase residential projects—including purpose-built rental, affordable rental housing, and mixed-use communities. This role ensures projects advance from concept to delivery in alignment with the organization's strategic objectives, the objectives set out in applicable Precinct Plans. municipal and regulatory frameworks, funding requirements, and governance obligations.

Key responsibilities:

1.   Developer Proposal Calls:

• Working with the Director of Development, support developer Requests for Proposals for Waterfront Toronto projects including leading components of the proposal call.
• Provide ongoing support during the implementation of the developer proposal call process by instructing consultants, tracking schedules, following up on project action items and performing quality control for various supporting documents (e.g. Request for Qualification and Proposals, project development and legal agreements, agreement of purchase and sale, agreement to lease, etc.).
• Provide due diligence and analytical support as required, (e.g., assist in the development of transaction structures such as long-term leases and public-private partnerships that meet public policy objectives and represent attractive investment opportunities).
• Conduct due diligence on submissions and ensures alignment with governance requirements.
• Support the integration of Development considerations, policy objectives, requirements into project agreements to define interfaces, performance metrices, and risks incurred by Waterfront Toronto in undertaking the development program.

2.   Project Approvals & Implementation

• Manage the implementation and overall progress of development and ensure development partners meet all contractual obligations set out in their development agreements, including the facilitation of municipal development approvals and management of relationships with stakeholders and development partners.
• Work proactively with various public and private sector stakeholders to develop and implement creative solutions to project issues as they arise and ensure all parties communicate effectively to ensure a collaborative and cooperative project management process.
• Review and interpret various technical documents including planning, engineering, legal, financial, etc. to identify concerns and opportunities.
• Lead and manage multi-discipline, cross-organizational project teams including developing project priorities, plans, methodologies, schedules and budgets, administering and managing contracts for external consultants, monitoring progress, and reviewing quality of work.
• Identify risks across planning, legal, engineering, design, and financial domains.

3.   Financial Project Support

• Assist with budgeting, financial oversight, and due diligence for multi-million-dollar housing projects.
• Conduct feasibility analysis for transaction structures including long-term leases and public-private partnerships.

4.   Collaborate with Development team and Cross Departments

• Work collaboratively with the Development team and other departments to support the preparation of development strategies, master planning approvals such as Precinct Plans, subdivision and zoning approvals and contribute to developer proposal call processes and other real estate activities and transactions, and to undertake other initiatives to secure private sector investment, including negotiations with stakeholders and potential partners.
• Support funding applications, coordination with CMHC and agencies, and preparation of materials supporting financing programs.
• Work collaboratively with City of Toronto and the ministries and agencies of the Provincial and Federal government to provide innovative strategies for ensuring that the highest standards of excellence in city-building, and the advancement of public policy are achieved through development transactions.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary Degree in a related discipline (e.g., Business, Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering); or an MBA will be considered an asset.
• 5-7 years of professional experience with extensive experience managing real estate development projects and related activities, including experience with development projects that include affordable housing, or mixed-income components; experience with the development process in the City of Toronto, including an understanding of applicable policies and the municipal development approvals (e.g. re-zonings, site plan approval), and development related provincial and federal policies
• Strongly encourage direct experience with delivering affordable and / or purpose-built rental housing in the Greater Toronto Area, including involvement in design and construction phases
• Familiarity with funding and incentive programs for housing development, particularly for housing that satisfies public policy objectives such as affordable and purpose-built rental housing, will be considered an asset.
• Direct experience in partnerships between private, not-for-profit, and/or public sectors will be considered an asset.
• A general understanding of land development, urban planning, municipal and provincial land development practices, policies, rules, and regulations
• Demonstrated progressive experience in the real estate development industry including the application of best practices, project management experience, and an understanding of development finance.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Salary: We offer a competitive salary and benefit package.

Other Considerations:

During this time, Waterfront Toronto is operating in a hybrid work environment. Employees are currently required to work in our office three days per week and have the option to work remotely for the remainder of the week. This is subject to change by the Corporation.

Application Process:

Candidates applying through LinkedIn should apply with their resume and cover letter together in one (1) PDF document by
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
.

Please indicate in your cover letter how you learned about the job posting and include the specific site or network.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Note on Future Opportunities:

While we review applications for this role, we encourage all qualifying candidates to apply. Your application may be considered for future similar opportunities that become available. By submitting your application to us you agree that we may consider you for an upcoming similar opportunity and can reach out to you should the opportunity arise.

Waterfront Toronto is an equal opportunity employer, committed to representing the diversity of the city of Toronto on our team and fostering an inclusive workplace. To this effect, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application, including, but not limited to, identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within the Ontario Human Rights Code. We will provide equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment. If you require accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code or Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) at any stage of the recruitment process, please advise and we will work with you to meet your needs, up to the point of undue hardship.