Location:
400 Avenue Sainte-Croix, Montréal, Québec, H4N 3L6Position Title: Sr. Manager, DevelopmentOffice

Location:
MontrealHybrid Model: 4 days in officePosition OverviewThe Senior Development Manager will be responsible for managing commercial real estate development projects that align with Choice Properties’ strategy across a multi-regional portfolio spanning Quebec, Atlantic Canada, and parts of Ontario. This includes overseeing project stages such as due diligence for site acquisition, site planning, multi-jurisdictional planning approvals/entitlements or development permits, and overall project management. The successful candidate will guide multiple commercial projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and regional regulatory requirements.
The role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams-acting alongside Construction, Analytics, Accounting, Legal, Leasing and Asset Management as the primary point of contact. Accountabilities include leading project-scale budgeting, scheduling, and reporting.

Responsibilities:
Lead development and entitlement approval processes across multiple jurisdictions, navigating diverse municipal, regional, and provincial frameworks (including Official Plan/Master Plan amendments, Zoning By-law amendments, site planning controls, committee of adjustment/minor variances, development permits, and utility service applications).
Develop appropriate consultant lists, manage RFP processes for design and technical consultants, and establish scopes of work.
Develop and manage project schedules, incorporating roles, responsibilities, and critical path activities across internal teams and consultants.
Identify and arrange the posting of all required securities and letters of credit (LCs), maintaining responsibility for ongoing monitoring and LC release.




Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external consultants through planning, permitting, and key project milestones.
Proactively review and track critical dates, conditions, and obligations from project legal agreements, including commercial leases.
Coordinate directly with Development Analytics to manage project proformas and budget updates.
Coordinate with leasing teams to review tenant design criteria, integrate landlord work letters, and ensure lease milestone dates and tenant delivery obligations align with overall project schedules.
Manage stakeholder relations by participating in public consultation sessions, addressing municipal councillor inquiries, and leading community engagement strategies to support complex rezoning and commercial entitlement processes.
Assist in managing relationships with Joint Venture (JV) partners and clients.

Qualifications:
7+ years of experience in real estate development or a related field, with multi-jurisdictional exposure considered a strong asset.
Working familiarity with planning legislation, municipal approval processes, and real estate regulations across Quebec, Atlantic Canada, and Ontario.
Fully bilingual in French and English (written and spoken) to support project execution and stakeholder engagement.
Post-secondary education/degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Real Estate or related field.
Exceptional relationship-building, collaboration,



and leadership capabilities to direct cross-functional teams and external consultants.
Proven track record in managing proformas, budgets, schedules, contracts, and multi-disciplinary project teams from inception to closeout.
Strong organizational, detail-oriented, and time management skills to handle competing priorities in a rapid-paced environment.
Valid Class 5 (or equivalent) Driver’s LicenseExhibit Choice Properties’ CORE values and Blue Culture.
About Choice PropertiesChoice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust is an owner, manager and developer of well-located retail and commercial real estate across Canada. Choice Properties’ portfolio spans approximately 65 million square feet of gross leasable area and consists of over 700 properties primarily focused on supermarket-anchored shopping centers.
Choice Properties’ strategy is to create value by enhancing and optimizing its portfolio through high quality transactions, strategic development and active property management. We mainly focus on necessity-based retail, and high-quality industrial and mixed-use assets. In particular, we have a strategic relationship with Loblaw, our largest tenant, that provides us with access to high quality investment opportunities.
Our established operating platform with a proven track record of success also provides us with access to a transformational development pipeline that we believe supports superior long-term value creation and growth. A commitment to continuous learning and development is a strong part of our culture. ___________________Titre du poste : Gestionnaire principal·e, DéveloppementEmplacement du bureau : MontréalModèle hybride : 4 jours au bureauAperçu du posteLe ou la gestionnaire principal·e du développeme

📌 Senior Manager, Development (Montreal)
🏢 Choice Properties
📍 Montreal