Land Development Manager

Job Title: Land Development Manager

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (180 Kent Street)

Build what's next at Minto

Working at Minto means being part of something bigger—where your career is built on purpose, progress, and possibility. Here, employees aren’t just valued—they’re celebrated through peer-to-peer recognition, team events, and a culture that feels like family while honouring every individual’s voice.

From day one, we've got you covered

From your very first day at Minto, you'll have access to a rewarding and supportive package designed to help you thrive:

• Competitive compensation with performance-based annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits starting on day one—including unlimited physiotherapy, 24/7 access to healthcare professionals and physicians through our dedicated telemedicine service, and parental leave
• RRSP matching program and paid time off program to support your future and recharge
• Peer-to-peer recognition platform that celebrates your contributions
• Flexible summer hours to help you make the most of your time
• Professional development and learning support to fuel your growth
• Exciting career paths across a dynamic and purpose-driven organization

Your place in our story

The Land Development Manager is accountable for driving the success of residential development projects throughout their lifecycle, including acquisition support, planning, approvals, construction, community completion, and municipal assumption. The role is responsible for delivering projects in alignment with the company’s vision, mission, brand, values, business strategy, approved business plans, budgets, and schedules, with a strong focus on the successful execution of land development infrastructure, stakeholder management, financial performance, and risk management.

Here’s how you’ll contribute
Development

• Lead residential land development projects through all phases, including acquisition support, planning, approvals, servicing, construction, community completion, and municipal assumption.
• Develop and execute project strategies aligned with approved business plans, schedules, budgets, and corporate objectives.
• Accountable for project scope, schedule, budget, forecasting, reporting, and overall project performance.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, opportunities, issues, and stakeholder expectations.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market conditions, government legislation, and industry trends impacting project delivery.

Planning, Approvals & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate planning approvals, engineering submissions, permits, and regulatory approvals required to advance development projects.
• Manage relationships with municipalities, agencies, utility providers, landowners, consultants, and community stakeholders.
• Negotiate and administer development agreements, cost-sharing agreements, servicing agreements, and approval conditions.
• Represent the company in discussions with government agencies and key external stakeholders.

Construction & Project Delivery

• Oversee the delivery of land development infrastructure, including grading, underground services, roads, stormwater facilities, landscaping, and community completion works.
• Manage consultants, contractors, utility providers, and project teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with approved plans.
• Lead tendering, contract administration, progress reviews, change management, deficiency correction, and project close-out activities.
• Conduct regular site reviews and project meetings to monitor quality, schedule, safety, and cost performance.

Project Financial Management

• Prepare and manage project budgets, cash flows, forecasts, and cost-to-complete reporting.
• Utilize financial models and project pro formas to support decision-making and maximize project returns.
• Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Support negotiations, claims management, and dispute resolution with consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.

Community Completion & Close-Out

• Coordinate community completion activities, warranty obligations, and municipal assumption requirements.
• Manage securities reductions and releases, final acceptance processes, and infrastructure turnover.
• Work collaboratively with Customer Experience, Construction, and Operations teams to support homeowner satisfaction and successful community handover.

What you bring to the team

Essential Competencies

The core essential demonstrable competencies include:

• Highly organized
• Exceptional communicator
• Strong relationship builder
• Results driven
• Financially disciplined
• Strong negotiator
• Proactive problem solver
• Detail oriented

Required Experience

The required demonstrable experience includes:

• Five to ten (5-10) years of residential land development experience
• Civil infrastructure or real estate development experience
• Planning, approvals, and municipal process experience
• Servicing, construction, and close-out experience
• Consultant, contractor, and utility management experience
• Budgeting, procurement, contract, and change management experience
• Tendering, warranty, securities, and stakeholder commitment experience
• Post-secondary education in a related discipline, or equivalent experience

Hiring pay range: $90,000 - $130,000

Pay ranges at Minto are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the location for where the position is being filled.

Ready to build your future with us?

Join a team where your growth, purpose, and potential are celebrated. Let’s create something meaningful—together.

About Minto

Our mission to build vibrant communities begins with the people who make it all possible—our employees. Named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, we’re proud of our 70-year legacy and dedicated to delivering more—more growth, more purpose, and more impact—for our employees, homeowners, residents, and the neighbourhoods we serve.

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Minto does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application. This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence tools to support and enhance the recruitment process. This posting reflects an existing vacancy within our organization. Minto is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We strive to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve, including individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation or support at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, we’ll work with you to ensure your needs are met. To request accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].

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