Senior Development Manager

Starlight Investments, in conjunction with WP Osborne Executive Search, is seeking a Senior Development Manager to join their Western Canada Development team.Starlight Developments believes in the lasting value of complete communities. We are proud to be one of Canada’s leading developers of purpose-built rental housing and mixed-use developments. Starlight Developments strives for our residents to experience improved quality of living, with access to best-in-class amenities. We build environments that are modern, diverse, and sustainable places where people want to live, work, shop, and play. We continue to be actively engaged with the communities where we operate and are committed to the health and safety of our residents, staff, and neighbours.Senior Development ManagerBased in Victoria, reporting to and working closely with the Vice President, Development, the Senior Development Manager will be accountable for helping lead and mentor a team of experienced development professionals to deliver on a substantial portfolio of residential and mixed-use projects and to provide the necessary leadership, oversight and strategy to help drive all entitlements, design development expediently while maintaining project viability through to building permit issuance. The Senior Development Manager will at all times play a crucial role in ensuring that community improvement, value maximization and project quality are achieved. The Senior Development Manager will lead a team of development professionalsDuties and responsibilities:Lead (i) the due diligence, feasibility analysis and determination of development potential and (ii) investigation of existing permissions on subject sites by collecting pertinent policy (OCP, Zoning By-law, Provincial Policy docs, Fee schedules, municipal by-laws, etc.), surrounding applications and locational information;Lead the analysis of development potential based on amending permissions on subject sites by collecting pertinent policy (OCP, Zoning By-law, Provincial Policy docs, Fee schedules, municipal by-laws, etc.), surrounding applications and locational information;Lead the creation, coordination and implementation of entitlement strategies which may include municipal and agency approvals, official community plan amendments, zoning by-law amendments, variances to bylaws and consents;In conjunction with junior team members, provide leadership in the preparation and tracking of Request for Proposals and provide comparative analysis on submitted proposals as needed;Lead the organization and coordination of external community and tenant meetings;Coordinate and track various development agreements with municipalities and external agencies;Review technical drawings and reports, along with the Construction team, before submission to the municipality and agency for completeness and to ensure specified criteria are being addressed;Responsible for project ideation through to permitting and all entitlements working in collaboration with Investments, Construction and Asset Management;Regular preparation and occasional presentation of monthly, and quarterly partner reports and cash flow reports;Assist with project-related presentations, printing, file management and file sharing including SharePoint;Attend meetings and produce agenda and minutes including action items for timely circulation to the project team;Lead the preparation, and maintenance of project schedules and provide regular updates to projected timelines and associated internal tracking reports;Able to prioritize and manage multiple development projects and a diversified workload under prescribed timeframes;Review and manage the release of Letters of Credit and other development-related securities.QualificationThe Development Manager will possess a University degree in Business, Engineering, or Urban Planning; 5 years of real estate development experience including management of the approval processes, working with external consultants, municipalities and other governmental agencies; excellent knowledge of construction/architectural concepts; as well as knowledge of pro-formas and cash flows; the ability to lead and to prioritize competing short and long term deadlines; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. The ideal candidate can work autonomously, make decisions, and problem-solve independently, effectively, and creatively.ApplicationQualified candidates can submit their resume via LinkedIn. We thank you for your interest in this role, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.Starlight InvestmentsStarlight Investments is a leading global real estate investment and asset management firm. Established in 2011 and privately owned, Starlight has grown to a dynamic team of 360+ professionals who manage over $25 billion of direct real estate and real estate investment securities. Offering a range of investment vehicles across various real estate strategies, we are a developer and asset manager of over 77,000 multi-residential suites and over 9 million square feet of commercial property space. Holding Canada’s largest portfolio of multi-family assets, we have a strong focus and commitment to creating a positive impact for our communities. To learn more about Starlight, please visit www.starlightinvest.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.Starlight’s People Value PropositionDiverse multi-generational workforceCompetitive and equitable compensationEmployer matching Group Retirement Savings PlanComprehensive benefits packages including Health and lifestyle spending accountsMaternity leave top-upLeadership and mentorship programsCareer growth and advancement opportunitiesInvestment opportunities in Starlight fundsSeasonal office hoursAnnual company-wide volunteer day (Impact Day)Award-winning Environmental Social Governance (ESG) StrategyPersonal and Cultural daysDesignated CPA Training FacilityStarlight’s total compensation framework is comprised of annual base salary, discretionary bonus and company benefits such as medical and wellness, Group RSP and other incentives.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Starlight is dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities that the company operates in. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Black, Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation.Environmental Social Governance (ESG)As one of the largest rental housing providers in Canada, Starlight’s focus on ESG is aligned with the company’s broader purpose to invest with impact and drive social and economic growth through real estate. This focus shapes business operations and influences interactions with employees, investors, partners and communities.WP Osborne Executive SearchWP Osborne is a privately-owned search firm delivering full-service recruitment expertise for over 20 years to a broad range of clients in the real estate industry. Our expertise extends across every major asset class including multi-residential, office, industrial, retail, mixed-use, condo, hotels, and senior living across the functions of asset management, investments, development, construction, leasing, property management, portfolio management, finance, marketing, IT, HR and strategy.Reference #1370SI – Senior Development Manager – Western Canada