About Cantiro:

With over 25 years of real estate experience, we have developed visionary communities, built innovative homes, designed luxury condos, created the best townhomes and inspired some of the most interesting commercial properties. In each one of our four divisions—Cantiro Homes, Cantiro Communities, Cantiro Commercial and Cantiro Residential Rentals—our customers’ lives are at the centre of every decision we make.

From our homes and communities, to the commercial and rental spaces we develop, every element has been thoughtfully planned to deliver world-class real estate solutions. Because at Cantiro, we create the environments for amazing lives to happen!

Overview

The Development Manager is responsible for the management of select land development projects from beginning to end, executing the project successfully on behalf of Cantiro and its investors. This includes project setup, management of project financials, coordination of municipal approval processes and entitlements, coordination of engineering drawings, management and monitoring of the construction program, builder and public land sales, execution of the sales and marketing programs, responding to inquiries and other duties as necessitated by the nature of each project.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Project Planning

- Work with management to determine servicing requirements based on builders’ needs and market conditions
- Work with consultants and municipal officials to obtain necessary planning and engineering approvals within an appropriate timeline to bring necessary product to market

Project Management

- Execute projects plans, working with municipal officials, consultants, contractors, builders, and Cantiro’s senior management
- Attend project meetings with emphasis on project schedules, issue identification and resolution
- Ensure construction is completed and inspected on schedule and on budget (working with Cantiro’s construction manager)
- Follow up and resolve identified project issues, escalating when required
- Manage project budgets including reviewing cost estimates, pricing lots, creating proformas, managing/reporting on over-expenditures, and properly forecasting cash flows

Sales & Marketing

- Regular follow up with builders to determine subdivision/builder performance, issues, and opportunities




- Coordination of land sales to builders and public purchasers
- Respond to public and builder information inquiries
- Understand market, economic drivers, and competition
- Oversee project marketing programs

Reporting

- Monitor and report on current status and activities of projects, including project financials and budgets
- Prepare quarterly cash flows
- Prepare quarterly investor updates and annual reports
- Other duties as required

Education & Experience

- Undergraduate degree, preferably in business, planning, or engineering
- 3-5+ years of relevant experience
- Experience managing budgets, completing cash flows, and proformas
- Experience working with consultants, contractors, administration, and home builders
- Knowledge of the practices and principles of community development
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies relating to land development
- Understanding of municipal levies, over expenditures, recoveries, and cost sharing practices
- Understanding of the Edmonton and area real estate market

Other Skills & Requirements

- Excellent communication skills
- Well-organized, with the ability to prioritize work, multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to think critically, identify potential issues before they arise, and find creative solutions
- Able to lead a team and resolve issues with a variety of project stakeholders such as homeowners, builders, consultants, contractors, and municipal officials
- Self-starter, able to obtain complete and accurate resolutions from company or industry resources
- Able to build and maintain relationships internally and externally
- Able to prepare concise, accurate, and clear written materials
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Professional membership or affiliation is preferred
- A valid driver’s license and your own vehicle.
- Our office is located on 124 Street and 102 Avenue; there are numerous public parking options within close proximity to our office.



Cantiro will assist the successful candidate with a list of available lots in the area.
- This position requires minimum 37.5 hours per week (or as negotiated).
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Normal office conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Able to work in a diverse work environment.

Safety and security: Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Commits to required hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Flexible to work a variety of shifts.

Language and Communication Skills: Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Advantages:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Application question(s):

- Which types of development projects have you managed? (Residential subdivisions, Multi-family, Mixed-use, Commercial, Industrial developments)
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?

Experience:

- residential land development projects: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Development Manager, Communities (Edmonton)
🏢 CANTIRO
📍 Edmonton