Vice President, Development

Job Title:
Vice President, Development
Location: North York, ON

Industry: Residential Real Estate Development (Multifamily)

Compensation: $180,000 – $250,000 base + bonus + benefits

About The Role
We are seeking a strategic, experienced, and visionary Vice President, Development to lead all facets of our mid-rise residential multifamily rental development projects across the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario. Based in North York, ON, this executive role oversees the complete development lifecycle—from acquisition and planning sue diligence, through approvals, design, budgeting, and construction—ensuring successful delivery and long-term value creation.

This is a corporate leadership role responsible for shaping development strategies, mentoring internal teams, managing external consultants, and building strong relationships with municipal stakeholders. The VP will report directly to senior leadership and play a critical role in expanding our portfolio while embedding a high-performance, values-driven culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
Corporate Leadership

• Act as a key leader in the company's strategic planning, target setting, and long-term vision.
• Participate in leadership team initiatives including incentive planning, performance evaluation, and team building.
• Champion a corporate culture focused on accountability, cost control, efficiency, innovation, and ethical business conduct.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of development leaders within the organization.

Development Oversight

• Lead all aspects of the real estate development process, from feasibility and due diligence, environmental due diligence (if necessary), entitlement, SPA, construction input and collaboration through to final delivery.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (acquisitions, construction, marketing) and external stakeholders (municipalities, consultants, contractors).
• Oversee preparation of detailed development proformas, feasibility analyses, and project cash flows.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and overall execution of multiple concurrent developments.

Stakeholder & Consultant Management

• Negotiate with municipalities, city officials, legal representatives, consultants, and external agencies to advance entitlements and approvals.
• Lead public engagement efforts and represent the company in community consultations and policy sessions.
• Manage contracts and agreements with consultants, contractors, and city managers.

Strategic Input on Acquisitions

• Support the acquisitions team during due diligence on prospective development sites, especially environmentally sensitive properties.
• Guide environmental consultants and remediation strategy on contaminated sites.

Process & Team Optimization

• Refine and improve development systems, templates, and workflows to ensure efficiency and scalability.
• Build and maintain a high-performance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.

Experience
Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in real estate development, with a strong background in residential multifamily projects.
• Proven track record leading complex development projects from concept to completion.
• Deep familiarity with the Ontario municipal planning process, entitlement pathways, and building code compliance.

Leadership Attributes

• Trustworthy: Leads with integrity and builds credibility across teams and stakeholders.
• Humble: Embraces feedback, owns mistakes, and fosters a continuous learning culture.
• Collaborative: Believes that excellence is achieved through teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
• Entrepreneurial: Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and opportunity identification.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial acumen and proficiency in proforma modeling and cost evaluation.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines.
• Proven leadership in mentoring and managing cross-disciplinary teams.

Education

• Post-secondary degree in Development Management, Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Architectural background considered a strong but not limiting asset.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $180,000 – $250,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (including extended healthcare, tuition reimbursement)

Join Us

If you are a results-oriented, values-driven leader with deep development experience and a vision for sustainable, community-focused growth—we want to hear from you.