Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description JOB TITLE: Development Manager Location: Calgary Build your future at Minto! At Minto, our mission to build thriving communities starts with our first community - our employees. We are proud to have been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2024, a testament to our 70-year legacy and dedication to providing an exceptional employee experience.
Great employees like you are essential to our continued success. We invite you to join us as we welcome change, celebrate new ideas, and provide you with the resources, professional training, and diverse opportunities to grow your career.
Your Offer Will Include
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus + benefits effective 1st day + RRSP matching plan + 3 weeks’ vacation
- Benefits including parental leave, unlimited physiotherapy, telemedicine and so much more
- Tuition reimbursement plans and professional development courses
- Employee recognition platform – Be rewarded by your colleagues for your contributions!
Your Role On Our Team We’re looking for a dynamic Development Manager to join our team and drive the success of both large-scale suburban land developments (100+ acre parcels) and innovative inner-city multifamily projects. This is a unique opportunity to work across diverse project types and make a lasting impact on Calgary’s urban and suburban landscape.
In This Role, You Will Project Leadership & Development
- Lead the end-to-end development process—from due diligence and planning to approvals and execution.
- Manage submissions for development approvals (Outline Plans, NSPs, zoning amendments, subdivisions, site plans, etc.).
- Coordinate with municipal authorities and ensure compliance with all relevant policies and regulations.
- Oversee project schedules, budgets, and servicing plans.
- Conduct site visits and public meetings as needed.
- Negotiate key agreements (development, cost-sharing, permits, etc.) and manage consultant teams.
Strategic Planning & Market Insight
- Perform in-depth property research and due diligence to support acquisition and development decisions.
- Analyze market trends and competing developments to inform project strategy.
- Monitor municipal planning initiatives and provide internal reporting on policy changes and council decisions.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Inspire and lead cross-functional project teams with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and results.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to a high-performance, values-driven culture.
- Promote health and safety standards across all project activities.
Education & Experience We would like you to have:
- Post-secondary education in Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
- 5–8 years of progressive experience in land development, planning, or municipal approvals.
- Proven track record managing complex, multi-phase projects.
- Experience with financial modeling, cost analysis, and project reporting.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Strategic thinker with a passion for community-building.
- Skilled negotiator with a collaborative mindset.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Project); AutoCAD knowledge is a plus.
- Familiarity with municipal development agreements and the MGA.
Our future is better together. Apply now and join us! Minto is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs. #TAS2
About Minto Group Inc.
Since our humble beginnings in 1955, Minto Group has successfully built a fully integrated real estate company offering new homes and condos, rentals, furnished suites, property and investment management.
With expertise in home building, construction, property and investment management, we’ve built over 95,800 homes, manage 14,600 rental units and carry 2.4 million square feet of commercial space. Our investment management portfolio spans $4.1 billion (as at January, 2022).
With over 1,370 employees in Canada and the southern USA, we proudly build better places for people to live, work and play, one home and one relationship at a time. To us, it’s all about special moments – like the thrill of a new apartment, the pride in owning a first home, or a growing investment partnership.
Rental homes and apartments: furnished suites and commercial space. As one of Canada’s leading property management companies, our Minto Apartments Division proudly manages multi-residential units and commercial space in Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, London and Montreal.
New homes and condos in Canada: With more than 65,000 homes built in the Ottawa, Calgary and the Greater Toronto Areas, our Minto Communities Canada division is dedicated to constructing high-performing new homes and condos and has earned several industry awards and accolades.
New homes and condos in the southern USA: As one of North America’s leading builders with more than 30,000 homes built in southern USA, we create a wide range of award-winning resort style master-planned communities to meet every lifestyle.
Public investment opportunities through Minto Apartment REIT (MI.UN): Canada’s only 100% urban residential real estate investment trust with multi-residential rental properties across Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton. The REIT’s 29 building portfolio offers a compelling long-term investment opportunity managed by a highly experienced team with a proven track record in the industry.
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description JOB TITLE: Development Manager Location: Calgary Build your future at Minto! At Minto, our mission to build thriving communities starts with our first community - our employees. We are proud to have been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2024, a testament to our 70-year legacy and dedication to providing an exceptional employee experience.
Great employees like you are essential to our continued success. We invite you to join us as we welcome change, celebrate new ideas, and provide you with the resources, professional training, and diverse opportunities to grow your career.
Your Offer Will Include
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus + benefits effective 1st day + RRSP matching plan + 3 weeks’ vacation
- Benefits including parental leave, unlimited physiotherapy, telemedicine and so much more
- Tuition reimbursement plans and professional development courses
- Employee recognition platform – Be rewarded by your colleagues for your contributions!
Your Role On Our Team We’re looking for a dynamic Development Manager to join our team and drive the success of both large-scale suburban land developments (100+ acre parcels) and innovative inner-city multifamily projects. This is a unique opportunity to work across diverse project types and make a lasting impact on Calgary’s urban and suburban landscape.
In This Role, You Will Project Leadership & Development
- Lead the end-to-end development process—from due diligence and planning to approvals and execution.
- Manage submissions for development approvals (Outline Plans, NSPs, zoning amendments, subdivisions, site plans, etc.).
- Coordinate with municipal authorities and ensure compliance with all relevant policies and regulations.
- Oversee project schedules, budgets, and servicing plans.
- Conduct site visits and public meetings as needed.
- Negotiate key agreements (development, cost-sharing, permits, etc.) and manage consultant teams.
Strategic Planning & Market Insight
- Perform in-depth property research and due diligence to support acquisition and development decisions.
- Analyze market trends and competing developments to inform project strategy.
- Monitor municipal planning initiatives and provide internal reporting on policy changes and council decisions.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Inspire and lead cross-functional project teams with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and results.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to a high-performance, values-driven culture.
- Promote health and safety standards across all project activities.
Education & Experience We would like you to have:
- Post-secondary education in Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
- 5–8 years of progressive experience in land development, planning, or municipal approvals.
- Proven track record managing complex, multi-phase projects.
- Experience with financial modeling, cost analysis, and project reporting.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Strategic thinker with a passion for community-building.
- Skilled negotiator with a collaborative mindset.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Project); AutoCAD knowledge is a plus.
- Familiarity with municipal development agreements and the MGA.
Our future is better together. Apply now and join us! Minto is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs. #TAS2
About Minto Group Inc.
Since our humble beginnings in 1955, Minto Group has successfully built a fully integrated real estate company offering new homes and condos, rentals, furnished suites, property and investment management.
With expertise in home building, construction, property and investment management, we’ve built over 95,800 homes, manage 14,600 rental units and carry 2.4 million square feet of commercial space. Our investment management portfolio spans $4.1 billion (as at January, 2022).
With over 1,370 employees in Canada and the southern USA, we proudly build better places for people to live, work and play, one home and one relationship at a time. To us, it’s all about special moments – like the thrill of a new apartment, the pride in owning a first home, or a growing investment partnership.
Rental homes and apartments: furnished suites and commercial space. As one of Canada’s leading property management companies, our Minto Apartments Division proudly manages multi-residential units and commercial space in Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, London and Montreal.
New homes and condos in Canada: With more than 65,000 homes built in the Ottawa, Calgary and the Greater Toronto Areas, our Minto Communities Canada division is dedicated to constructing high-performing new homes and condos and has earned several industry awards and accolades.
New homes and condos in the southern USA: As one of North America’s leading builders with more than 30,000 homes built in southern USA, we create a wide range of award-winning resort style master-planned communities to meet every lifestyle.
Public investment opportunities through Minto Apartment REIT (MI.UN): Canada’s only 100% urban residential real estate investment trust with multi-residential rental properties across Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton. The REIT’s 29 building portfolio offers a compelling long-term investment opportunity managed by a highly experienced team with a proven track record in the industry.