Junior Development Manager

About ELM Developments

ELM Developments is a real estate development firm specializing in sourcing, entitling, and delivering residential and mixed-use projects throughout Ontario. The company emphasizes a rigorous, detail-focused approach, collaborating closely with consultants, municipal bodies, and internal departments to advance projects efficiently from initial approvals through to final execution.

Role Overview

We are searching for a Junior Development Manager to join our expanding team, initially focusing on coordination, planning, and supporting pre-construction activities. This position reports directly to the Director of Development and will evolve to include increased project ownership and strategic planning responsibilities as the development pipeline grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor development approvals such as Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, minor variances, site plan approvals, severances, building permits, and condominium registrations for assigned projects.
• Manage the entire consultant team — including planning, architecture, civil engineering, transportation, landscaping, environmental, and legal experts — encompassing tasks like scoping, procurement, issuing RFPs, and recommending contract awards.
• Maintain up-to-date project schedules, milestone tracking, budgeting, purchase orders, and document management.
• Serve as a liaison with municipal staff and agencies, progressively becoming the primary municipal contact across projects.
• Assist with due diligence for new acquisitions and receivership opportunities by analyzing planning and entitlement risks under director guidance.
• Create and update dashboards to track municipal approvals for all active developments.
• Ensure documentation and reporting are accurate and audit-ready using ELM's SharePoint platform.

Compensation and Employment Details

• Offering competitive pay commensurate with experience, including performance bonuses.
• This is a full-time, permanent position based onsite at Concord, Ontario.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, Business, or related areas.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience relevant to real estate development, planning, or a similar sector.
• Solid understanding of Ontario's planning framework and municipal approval protocols.
• Demonstrated success coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams and maintaining projects within schedule and budget.
• Exemplary organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.

Additional Advantages

• Registered Professional Planner (RPP) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation, or candidates working toward these credentials.
• Hands-on experience with purpose-built rental housing projects.
• Knowledge of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) MLI Select submission procedures.
• Familiarity with BlueBeam Revu software.
• Experience working on matters involving the Ontario Land Tribunal.

Growth and Development Opportunities

This position is structured for career progression, enabling the successful candidate to assume full Development Manager duties as the company’s platform scales, with ongoing potential for advancement within the team.

Employee Support and Benefits

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Two weeks of vacation plus recognized public holidays.
• An opportunity to significantly impact a rapidly expanding platform that creates vibrant living, working, and recreational spaces.
• Collaborative small-team environment with supportive colleagues, partners, and customers.
• Company-sponsored events including bi-weekly Lunch & Learns and seasonal celebrations during summer and winter.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

ELM Developments is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to inclusive hiring practices. In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are provided throughout the recruitment and selection process to support candidates with disabilities.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.