Strategic land development leadership defines this hybrid Waterloo Region role, requiring planning expertise and complex project management across major initiatives.

The Development Expeditor plans, designs, and manages high-profile projects involving affordable housing and commercial, institutional, and industrial land uses. This temporary full time assignment supports the Region of Waterloo’s Land Portfolio department for 12 months. You will guide land readiness initiatives from inception through construction, sale, or lease while collaborating with governments, municipalities, developers, not-for-profits, and investors.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage complex land development projects from inception through completion
- Prepare assessments, business plans, pro formas, and financial analyses
- Lead due diligence, approvals, technical reviews, and community engagement




- Identify acquisitions and maintain the strategic land portfolio
- Negotiate agreements with investment partners and preferred proponents

Requirements:

- Degree in engineering, economic development, planning, or related field
- Progressively responsible experience in related land development work
- Advanced knowledge of municipal land use planning processes
- Experience managing high-profile, complex, and politicized projects
- Negotiation, presentation, analytical, and stakeholder relationship skills

Apply land planning, financial analysis, and stakeholder leadership to advance strategic development projects across Waterloo Region.

📌 Senior Land Development Manager (Kitchener)
🏢 Region of Waterloo
📍 Kitchener