Job Title: Land Development Manager 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 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 Adaptable summer hours to help you make the most of your time Professional development and learning support to fuel your growth 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.

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. 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. Work collaboratively with Customer Experience, Construction, and Operations teams to support homeowner satisfaction and successful community handover. 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 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. 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.

📌 Land Development Manager (Ottawa)
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