Development Manager

Starlight Investments, in conjunction with WP Osborne Executive Search, is seeking a Development Manager to join their Western Canada Development team.

Starlight Developments believes in the lasting value of complete communities. We are proud to be one of Canada’s leading developers of purpose-built rental housing and mixed-use developments.

Starlight Developments strives for our residents to experience improved quality of living, with access to best-in-class amenities.

We build environments that are modern, diverse, and sustainable places where people want to live, work, shop, and play. We continue to be actively engaged with the communities where we operate and are committed to the health and safety of our residents, staff, and neighbours.

Development Manager

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Development for Western Canada, the Development Manager will be responsible for development projects, ensuring that value maximization and project quality are achieved.

Duties and responsibilities :

• Assess new accretive infill, greenfield, and expansion development, repositioning, and redevelopment opportunities within the Starlight portfolio;
• Collaborate with Asset Management, Investment, and Construction Teams throughout the project lifecycle;
• Conduct planning feasibility analysis and project due diligence with consultants to determine the viability of such opportunities;
• Prepare development proposal reports and business plans (cash flow requirements, funding requirements, project timelines, risk analysis, etc) for review and approval by partners and senior management;
• Provide strategic input, manage the approval process, and present plans and designs to stakeholders;
• Anticipate possible impediments to development, determine an appropriate resolution, consult with internal stakeholders and direct consultant team to adjust development strategy accordingly, being mindful of scheduled project objectives;
• Solicit proposals, secure and lead project teams of professional consultants through the full project approvals process, including re-zoning, official community plan amendments, development permit approval, variances, consents, and all other regulatory approvals required;
• Improve and expand stable of outside consultants;

Qualification

• The Development Manager will possess a University degree in Business, Engineering, or Urban Planning; 5 years of real estate development experience including management of the approval processes, working with municipalities and other governmental agencies;
• working knowledge of construction / architectural concepts; ability to lead and to prioritize competing short and long term deadlines;

excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. The ideal candidate can work autonomously, make decisions, and problem-solve independently, effectively, and creatively.

Application

Qualified candidates can submit their resume via . We thank you for your interest in this role, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Starlight Investments

Starlight Investments is a leading global real estate investment and asset management firm. Established in 2011 and privately owned, Starlight has grown to a dynamic team of 360+ professionals who manage over $25 billion of direct real estate and real estate investment securities.

Offering a range of investment vehicles across various real estate strategies, we are a developer and asset manager of over 77,000 multi-residential suites and over 9 million square feet of commercial property space.

Holding Canada’s largest portfolio of multi-family assets, we have a strong focus and commitment to creating a positive impact for our communities.

To learn more about Starlight, please visit www.starlightinvest.com or follow the company on .

Starlight’s People Value Proposition

• Diverse multi-generational workforce
• Competitive and equitable compensation
• Employer matching Group Retirement Savings Plan
• Comprehensive benefits packages including Health and lifestyle spending accounts
• Maternity leave top-up
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Investment opportunities in Starlight funds
• Seasonal office hours
• Annual company-wide volunteer day (Impact Day)
• Award-winning Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Strategy
• Personal and Cultural days
• Designated CPA Training Facility

Starlight’s total compensation framework is comprised of annual base salary, discretionary bonus and company benefits such as medical and wellness, Group RSP and other incentives.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Starlight is dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities that the company operates in.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Black, Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation.

Environmental Social Governance (ESG)

As one of the largest rental housing providers in Canada, Starlight’s focus on ESG is aligned with the company’s broader purpose to invest with impact and drive social and economic growth through real estate.

This focus shapes business operations and influences interactions with employees, investors, partners and communities.

WP Osborne Executive Search

WP Osborne is a privately-owned search firm delivering full-service recruitment expertise for over 20 years to a broad range of clients in the real estate industry.

Our expertise extends across every major asset class including multi-residential, office, industrial, retail, mixed-use, condo, hotels, and senior living across the functions of asset management, investments, development, construction, leasing, property management, portfolio management, finance, marketing, IT, HR and strategy.

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