216 Development Director jobs in Canada

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REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, DIRECTOR
Location: Kelowna, BC
Industry: Real Estate Development
Salary: $140,000 – $80,000 + Bonus + Equity Potential
Position Type: Full-Time, In-Office

OVERVIEW
DMC Recruitment Group has partnered with a high-performing, values-driven real estate development and property management company with a national footprint to find an exceptional Real Estate Development, Director. Based in Kelowna, this firm is known for delivering high-quality rental communities across Canada and fostering a collaborative, mission-focused culture.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Development Professional to take the lead on a growing portfolio of multifamily residential projects. You will guide the entire development lifecycle—from acquisition and feasibility through entitlement, design, construction, and divestment—while mentoring a skilled internal team and playing a critical role in shaping the company's growth strategy.

The ideal candidate brings full-cycle residential development experience (preferably wood frame rental), strong leadership and project management capabilities, and deep knowledge of municipal processes across BC, Alberta, and Ontario.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze market trends, building typologies, and product innovations
• Support acquisition and land due diligence processes
• Manage zoning, permitting, and regulatory approval processes
• Serve as a company representative with municipal authorities and community stakeholders
• Oversee design milestones, including Issued for Tender and Issued for Construction packages
• Drive product standardization while adapting designs to site-specific conditions
• Collaborate with senior leadership on design direction and alignment with business goals
• Lead resolution of design and construction-related issues
• Ensure accurate reporting of project progress and financials to executive stakeholders
• Build and mentor a high-performance development team
• Support professional development through coaching, training, and active succession planning
• Allocate project resources and manage departmental budgets
• Contribute to long-term planning and pipeline management

• 10+ years of progressive experience in real estate development, planning, or municipal approvals
• Proven success managing end-to-end development of mid-density multifamily residential projects
• Experience in wood frame construction and rental communities preferred
• Strong understanding of regulatory environments in BC, AB, and ON
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and project/financial reporting platforms
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence decision-making at the executive level

• Competitive base salary ($140 000–$1 0,000)
• Lucrative bonus program tied to performance and project milestones
• Real estate investment opportunities and profit-sharing
• One of the top-ranked Health & Dental benefits packages in the industry
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Opportunity to participate in charitable initiatives
• Long-term career growth in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment

Regional Director, Partnership Growth — IWG

Are you a B2B sales closer who thrives in a high-performance, results-driven environment?

We’re looking for business development professionals who can consistently close at least one landlord partnership deal per month. If you’re self-motivated, competitive, and know how to create and convert leads, this might be your next big role.

Compensation

• Base Salary: $70K–$0K (based on location of the position)
• Uncapped Commission: Average range 26K–$1 0K+ based on performance
  (Close more, earn more—no cap)

What You’ll Do

• Sign 8+ partnership deals/year with building owners to grow our flexible workspace network.
• Drive your own leads through networking, prospecting, and outreach (LinkedIn, cold calls, referrals, leveraging tools like Co-Star, etc.).
• Meet virtually with prospects weekly, pitch partnership models, and close deals with landlord partners.
• Manage deals end-to-end, from first contact through signed agreement, with full legal support. Then hand the deal over to our delivery team.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven B2B sales or business development experience.
• A track record of closing multiple $250K+ deals.
• Hunter mentality – you know how to find deals and win them.
• Strong communicator and negotiator with business savvy.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.

Ready to lead the flexible workspace revolution?
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Director of Research and Development - Bakery, Food Manufacturing

Are you ready to elevate your career and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America's most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life's sweetest moments!

Do you have a passion for creativity and development and are a scientific, results oriented, meticulous leader that provides leadership for the development, implementation, and execution of both new and existing projects?

Dessert Holdings is looking for a Director of Research and Development to join our team onsite in London, ON or Delta BC . This individual will be responsible for delivering products within time, taste, functionality, quality, and cost expectations. In addition to working with and leading cross functional teams across facilities, this role will be hands on with leading, managing, and ultimately commercializing new products, Continuous Improvement projects, and Design to Value procurement opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all necessary channels of communication to facilitate customer needs. Create a culture of urgency within the R&D Department.
• Coach, mentor and develop the R&D staff.
• Maintain high awareness of consumers, technical trends, and new developments in the food industry, with strong emphasis on baking.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Operations and Marketing, to execute scale up and long-term planning.
• Work as a technical liaison between Sales and Customers.
• Work with Purchasing Department on Vendor Approval and Sourcing Alternate Raw Materials.
• Work on Product Improvement Opportunities with short- and long-term benefits including cost savings or efficiencies in operations.
• Consistently provide guidance as technical leader regarding solving technical, processing, and ingredient issues. Evaluate current and future technologies for recommendation of process improvements for cost savings and/or product improvement.
• Facilitate cross functional teams (marketing, sales, R&D) to integrate technical and culinary strengths in product development, with strong consumer and customer focus.
• Execute highly disciplined innovation process with a focus on commercial feasibility.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or similar discipline
• 10-15 years of product development or closely related experience in the food industry (bakery manufacturing), with 5 or more years of direct management of large technical group
• Experience with setting annual budgets, tracking and controlling expenses, and overall financial management of a technical department/group consisting of both personnel and technical components.
• Academic food science knowledge with product development, new technology creation, and food manufacturing experience of bakery products
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on SharePoint, Excel, and Word
• Ability to read and write correspondence which uses technical/scientific terminology.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all contacts inside and outside of the company with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proven Bakery or Functional Ingredient experience.
• This role will require travel up to 25% of the time.

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for providing retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service. The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Kenny's Great Pies, and Dianne's Fine Desserts. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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Salary:

GENAIZ est une jeune et dynamique socit de dveloppement de logiciels qui est active dans le domaine des sciences de la vie et de l'industrie pharmaceutique. Notre mission est d'accrotre le bien-tre collectif en acclrant la cration de meilleurs produits, processus et traitements.

En tant que Directeur au Dveloppement Stratgique des Affaires de GENAIZ, vous serez charg dtablir des stratgies afin datteindre les objectifs de ventes fixs en collaboration avec la prsidente de lentreprise. Ce poste convient parfaitement une personne dynamique, ayant de grandes aptitudes et le doigt ncessaire pour dvelopper et maintenir des relations avec des excutifs (C-Suite) du milieu pharmaceutique et un rseau de partenaires revendeurs et affilis, afin didentifier, dvelopper et conclure des opportunits grande chelle pour supporter le dveloppement de nos activits commerciales linternational.

Responsabilits:

• Analyser, produire, excuter et suivre un plan daffaire stratgique didentification des marchs, revendeurs, et affilis potentiels.
• tablir une base de clientle et construire l'entonnoir de vente. Alimenter continuellement l'entonnoir par des activits de dveloppement commercial et en tirant parti des contacts pour identifier de nouveaux clients potentiels.
• laborer des plans de rencontre et visiter/raliser des rencontres virtuelles avec efficacit les prospects
• Offrir un service la clientle hors pair, personnalis et proactif
• Reconnatre les besoins des clients et rpondre leurs attentes
• Dvelopper et fidliser la clientle et accrotre les ventes de celle-ci
• laborer et mettre en uvre des stratgies visant augmenter les ventes
• Collaborer avec nos experts internes pour valuer, clarifier et valider les besoins des clients ds le dbut de la relation et ce, de faon continue.
• tablir et maintenir des relations solides avec les clients au niveau dcisionnel appropri et dans les diffrents dpartements
• Collaborer avec l'quipe multidisciplinaire de GENAIZ pour laborer des propositions qui rpondent aux besoins, aux proccupations, aux buts et aux objectifs des clients.
• Contribuer la formation et au dveloppement des habilits de commercialisation des revendeurs et affilis

Qualifications cls:

• Exprience dans lindustrie pharmaceutique incluant un rseau auprs des organisations de recherche contractuelle (un atout important)
• Exprience pertinente dans le dveloppement des affaires un niveau excutif dans le domaine des technologies idalement dans un environnement rglement par les Bonnes Pratiques de Fabrication.
• Intgrit personnelle avec un style personnel honnte et ouvert.
• Conscience de soi, coute active et capacit adapter le style de communication au public
• Grande capacit btir des relations prennes
• Exprience de dveloppement de nouveaux marchs pour une entreprise en pleine croissance
• Exprience dans l'identification des opportunits et le dveloppement de propositions de valeur crative
• Bilingue franais-anglais, excellentes comptences en communication orale et crite
• Avoir un esprit fonceur et tre persvrant
• Facilit dadaptation dans un environnement qui volue rapidement et capacit apprendre rapidement
• Optimiste et engageant
• Capacit voyager

Avantages:

• Salaire de base comptitif + bonus (bas sur les efforts de l'entreprise, de l'quipe et de l'individu) ;
• Couverture d'assurance complte ;
• Crdit tlphonique et kilomtrage pendant les missions couvertes par l'entreprise ;
• Grande culture d'entreprise avec des possibilits d'volution de carrire ;
• Poste permanent temps plein ;

Tous les candidats doivent tre lgalement autoriss travailler au Canada au(x) lieu(x) spcifi(s) ci-dessus et, le cas chant, doivent possder un permis de travail ou un permis d'tudes valide qui leur permet de satisfaire aux exigences du poste.

GenAIz est fier d'tre un employeur souscrivant au principe de l'galit des chances. Tous les candidats seront pris en considration pour un emploi sans tenir compte de l'ge, de la couleur, du cong pour raisons familiales ou mdicales, de l'identit ou de l'expression du sexe, de l'tat civil, de l'tat mdical, de l'origine nationale, du handicap physique ou mental, de l'affiliation politique, de la race, de la religion, du sexe (y compris la grossesse), de l'orientation sexuelle ou de toute autre caractristique protge par les lois, rglements et ordonnances applicables.

Nous remercions tous les candidats pour leur intrt, mais seuls les candidats slectionns seront contacts.

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GENAIZ is a young, dynamic software development company active in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. Our mission is to increase collective well-being by accelerating the creation of better products, processes and treatments.

As Director of Strategic Business Development at GENAIZ, you will be responsible for establishing strategies to achieve the sales objectives set in collaboration with the president of the company. This position is ideally suited to a dynamic individual, with great skills and the tact necessary to develop and maintain relationships with executives (C-Suite) in the pharmaceutical sector and a network of reseller and affiliate partners, in order to identify, develop and conclude large-scale opportunities to support the development of our international commercial activities.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze, produce, execute and monitor a strategic business plan to identify potential markets, resellers, and affiliates.
• Establish a customer base and build the sales funnel. Continuously feed the funnel through business development activities and leveraging contacts to identify new potential customers.
• Develop meeting plans and effectively visit/conduct virtual meetings with prospects
• Provide unparalleled, personalized and proactive customer service
• Recognize customer needs and meet their expectations
• Develop and retain customer loyalty and increase their sales
• Develop and implement strategies to increase sales
• Collaborate with our internal experts to assess, clarify and validate customer needs from the start of the relationship and on an ongoing basis.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers at the appropriate decision-making level and across departments
• Collaborate with GENAIZ's multidisciplinary team to develop proposals that address client needs, concerns, goals and objectives.
• Contribute to the training and development of sales skills of resellers and affiliates

Key qualifications:

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry including a network with contract research organizations (an important asset)
• Relevant experience in business development at an executive level in the technology field in a GMP environment
• Personal integrity with an honest and open personal style.
• Self-awareness, active listening and ability to adapt communication style to the audience
• Great ability to build lasting relationships
• Experience developing new markets for a growing company
• Experience in identifying opportunities and developing creative value propositions
• Bilingual French-English, excellent oral and written communication skills
• Have a go-getter attitude and be persistent
• Ease of adaptation in a rapidly changing environment and ability to learn quickly
• Optimistic and engaging
• Ability to travel

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary + bonus (based on company, team and individual efforts) ;
• Full insurance coverage ;
• Telephone and mileage credit during missions covered by the company ;
• Great corporate culture with career development opportunities;
• Full-time permanent position;

All candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must possess a valid work permit or study permit that allows them to meet the requirements of the position.

GenAIz is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only selected candidates will be contacted.

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About Us:

At Beanfield, we’re not just building networks, we’re building communities. We’re dedicated to investing in our 100% Canadian-based employees, 100% Canadian-driven investments, and our 100% Canadian operations. We’ve spent over 35 years growing a fibre-optic network that connects people and businesses across Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Beanfield has always challenged the status quo, believing that everyone deserves fast and reliable fibre internet.

We are Challengers , leading the way, disrupting the industry with a startup mentality and a focus on building our own infrastructure.

We are United , operating as one team, where everyone's ideas are valued.

We Care , prioritizing the well-being of our employees, partners, customers, and communities. We foster trust, communicate openly, and focus on our brand and customers.

Come join our team as we continue to connect communities and foster choice, by providing fast and reliable fibre Internet to Canadians.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Manager of Strategic Planning & Analytics to join our team. This role is responsible for leading reporting, analysis, workforce planning, and strategic initiatives that directly support the company’s growth and performance objectives. The successful candidate will partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver insights, recommendations, and solutions that enhance business outcomes and customer experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence company strategy and make a measurable impact. If you are passionate about analytics, strategic planning, and driving results, we’d love to hear from you!

What you'll be doing:

• Develop, analyze, and present daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports to senior leadership, enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Conduct detailed analyses of business performance metrics, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead workforce planning to ensure optimal staffing levels aligned with business requirements.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to drive sales growth, improve retention, and elevate customer experience.
• Build forecasting models and analytical frameworks to anticipate business needs and inform strategic direction.
• Support initiatives focused on process improvement, productivity optimization, and cost reduction.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in analytics, strategy, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Google Slides is required.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proven experience in data modeling and forecasting.
• Skilled in data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent).
• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities, with a talent for translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Bilingual (French) proficiency preferred, but not required.
• Experience with ServiceNow is a plus, but not required.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive base salary plus annual bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• A comprehensive group insurance plan - medical, dental, vision care with health and lifestyle spending accounts.
• A fantastic parental leave top-up program.

At Beanfield, we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other protected status.

Beanfield is dedicated to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment, as well as in our services, programs, and activities. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at

Please note that candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada at this time. We regret that Beanfield is unable to sponsor employment Visas.

Please note that all communication regarding recruitment and hiring at Beanfield will come exclusively from email addresses ending in @beanfield.com . We urge candidates to be cautious of any unsolicited messages or offers and to remain vigilant against phishing attempts.

Job Description

Director, Development
Real Estate Development
Industrial, Multifamily Residential, Commercial
Vancouver, BC
$120,000 - $180,000

Potential Fall start (on hold)

Our client is looking for a Director, Develolpment to join their growing business. Reporting directly to the VP Development, the Director, Development will work collaboratively with Finance, Marketing and Construction, overseeing the design, approval and construction process of both existing and new projects. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, fantastic organizational and time management skills, and a desire to be an integral part of a team.

Director, Development Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple projects in various stages of development
• Effectively interact with internal stakeholders throughout the development cycle
• Provide timely and accurate direction to external consultants
• Conduct site inspections, help chair project and site meetings, initiate value engineering, develop master project schedules, manage global project budget, retain and coordinate the work of design consultants
• Coordinate government approvals such as rezoning, development permits, OCP amendments, building permits and outside agency approvals
• Assist acquisition team in assessing the potential of new properties, with a keen eye on design and creative approaches to development
• Research and revise best practices in company wide processes
• Other responsibilities as required

Director, Development Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in the development process of residential multifamily, office, retail, and/or mixed-use projects
• Post-secondary education in either Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Commerce with a concentration in Real Estate or Urban Land Economics
• A track record of successfully managing complex tasks
• Local market knowledge and passionate about real estate development and construction
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented and entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, design and creative thinking skills
• Strong sense of ownership
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel and MS Project
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively in an individual setting
• Excellent work ethic and attention to detail

Director, Development Renumeration:

• Competitive base salary as well as variable pay, annual merit pay increases, 3-4 weeks paid vacation, comprehensive benefits plan, a matching RRSP plan, a general education & training program, and much more.
  

Director, Development Similar Job Titles:

• Development Manager
• Acquisitions Manager
• Director Development
• Design Manager
• Construction Manager

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Only applicants with the legal right to work in Canada can be considered for this opportunity.
We thank all those who express interest in this opportunity however only those short-listed we be contacted.

Southbridge Health Care LP is dedicated in providing exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Our corporate office is growing, and we are currently seeking a Director, Development. Reporting to the VP of Redevelopment, this role is responsible for leading the end-to-end execution of large-scale healthcare real estate and redevelopment projects, from planning and approvals through to construction and completion, as well as being the lead project manager for higher profile projects. This role provides strategic oversight of project design, entitlements, municipal and regulatory approvals, financial analysis, and stakeholder engagement to ensure the successful delivery of projects that enhance healthcare services and community impact. As a senior leader, the Director will foster collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and government agencies while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of healthcare development projects, including due diligence, entitlements, design, approvals, permits, tendering, construction, and close-out.
• Navigate complex municipal planning and regulatory approval processes.
• Develop and negotiate agreements with municipalities, contractors, consultants, and community partners to support healthcare and mixed-use development objectives.
• Oversee project financials including pro forma underwriting, business case development, budget forecasting, cash flows, and cost control measures.
• Report regularly to senior leadership, investment committees, and funding partners on project performance, including key milestones, risks, and financial updates.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, agencies, and regulatory authorities to advance projects and ensure compliance with planning, environmental, accessibility, and safety standards.
• Direct and motivate multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, and contractors to deliver high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
• Integrate value engineering and sustainable design practices into project planning and execution.
• Develop and maintain standardized project management tools, templates, and processes to enhance organizational effectiveness and national project delivery.
• Coordinate environmental assessments, site remediation, and sustainability initiatives to support redevelopment and long-term asset performance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on development strategy, risk management, and opportunities for innovation in healthcare infrastructure.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience, with proven success leading projects through all phases.
• Industry knowledge in construction, healthcare, or related sectors, with understanding of regulatory, compliance, and safety requirements.
• Strong grasp of project management methodologies, tools, budgeting, cost control, and risk management practices.
• Strong leadership experience managing cross-functional teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Experience with contracts, procurement, vendor management, and financial oversight.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Skilled in team leadership, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Proficient with project management software and adaptable to managing multiple projects in dynamic environments.

Working Conditions:

• This is a full-time position eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with 2-3 day per week remote.
• Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with some flexibility depending on project requirements and occasional need for overtime.
• The role involves prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
• The environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven, requiring high attention to detail and strong time management skills.
• The role includes regular use of computer systems and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• The role requires frequent travel to various LTC homes as needed.

What we Offer:

• A competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Health & Dental benefits program
• Wellness Program
• RRSP employer match program
• Continuous learning and development opportunities

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

At Southbridge, we care about your privacy and strive to protect Applicant Data throughout the recruitment process. To that end, information that we gather from applicants via job postings, is used solely for the purposes of recruiting and hiring.