Head of Integrated Asset Management & Development Services
Top Benefits
About the role
Accelerate your success at Colliers.
Why Colliers?
As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities.
A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.
Based in Toronto the Head of Integrated Asset Management and Development Services will report to the President and CEO for Colliers Canada and serve as a key member of the Canadian Senior leadership team. This role integrates asset management, investment strategy, and development management execution to drive long-term value creation, operational excellence, and market leadership for Colliers’ clients. This role is responsible for the strategic direction, performance, and growth of the asset and development management businesses, including both third-party services and co-investment joint ventures. This role will provide enterprise-wide oversight of the existing client assets under management and serve as a key relationship manager for partnerships and joint ventures, develop new business, lead cross-functional collaboration, and represent the organization in high-stakes negotiations, partnerships, and industry forums.
The Head of Integrated Asset Management and Development Services will lead a team that oversees the full lifecycle of real estate assets—from acquisition through development, leasing, property management, and disposition—with a focus on maximizing cash flow and total return performance. The team provides strategic guidance on investments, value creation, and market positioning while ensuring strong governance, financial oversight, and reporting. Additionally, the team leads the planning and execution of development projects nationwide across all asset classes, including feasibility study, entitlement, tendering, construction delivery, and stabilization of new ground-up construction and major renovation programs.
In this role, you will…
- Define and lead the national strategy for integrated asset management, investment, and development services, ensuring alignment with corporate vision and long-term growth objectives.
- Oversee the integration of investment, asset, and development functions to ensure cohesive execution and value creation across the portfolio.
- Lead the national team to ensure the successful performance of both co-owned and third-party managed assets, ensuring financial targets, operational benchmarks, and all other KPIs are met or exceeded.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with institutional investors, capital partners, asset owners, and industry leaders to enhance reputation and drive business growth. Oversee and participate actively in sales and marketing efforts, including contributing materially and measurably to the sourcing of new business opportunities and securing fee income generating mandates.
- Represent the organization in high-profile negotiations, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships and represent Colliers at industry events and conferences.
- Guide capital planning and investment structuring, including equity partnerships and debt financing strategies.
- Champion innovation, technology adoption, and best practices across asset and development management functions.
- Lead and mentor senior leaders across asset management, investments, and development teams to foster a high-performance culture.
- Drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration across the entire Colliers organization.
What you’ll bring
- Advanced degree in real estate, finance, urban planning, or a related field; MBA or equivalent executive education strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 20 years of progressive leadership experience in asset management, investments, and development, with national or enterprise-level oversight.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale portfolios, executing complex developments, and delivering sustained financial performance.
- Deep expertise in capital markets, investment structuring, and real estate development.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, leadership, business development and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Strong understanding of ESG principles, regulatory frameworks, and urban development trends.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence enterprise-wide decision-making.
- Commitment to integrity, innovation, and inclusive leadership.
#LI-LS1
What we offer:
Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.
Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.
Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.
Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more:
https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion
Global network: Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Direct applicants only please, no agencies.
Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at
.
About Colliers
Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a leading global diversified professional services company, specializing in commercial real estate services, engineering consultancy and investment management. With operations in 70 countries, our 22,000 enterprising professionals provide exceptional service and expert advice to clients. For nearly 30 years, our experienced leadership – with substantial inside ownership – has consistently delivered approximately 20% compound annual investment returns for shareholders. With annual revenues exceeding $4.5 billion and $99 billion of assets under management, Colliers maximizes the potential of property, infrastructure and real assets to accelerate the success of our clients, investors and people. Learn more at corporate.colliers.com, X @Colliers or LinkedIn.
Head of Integrated Asset Management & Development Services
Top Benefits
About the role
Accelerate your success at Colliers.
Why Colliers?
As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities.
A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.
Based in Toronto the Head of Integrated Asset Management and Development Services will report to the President and CEO for Colliers Canada and serve as a key member of the Canadian Senior leadership team. This role integrates asset management, investment strategy, and development management execution to drive long-term value creation, operational excellence, and market leadership for Colliers’ clients. This role is responsible for the strategic direction, performance, and growth of the asset and development management businesses, including both third-party services and co-investment joint ventures. This role will provide enterprise-wide oversight of the existing client assets under management and serve as a key relationship manager for partnerships and joint ventures, develop new business, lead cross-functional collaboration, and represent the organization in high-stakes negotiations, partnerships, and industry forums.
The Head of Integrated Asset Management and Development Services will lead a team that oversees the full lifecycle of real estate assets—from acquisition through development, leasing, property management, and disposition—with a focus on maximizing cash flow and total return performance. The team provides strategic guidance on investments, value creation, and market positioning while ensuring strong governance, financial oversight, and reporting. Additionally, the team leads the planning and execution of development projects nationwide across all asset classes, including feasibility study, entitlement, tendering, construction delivery, and stabilization of new ground-up construction and major renovation programs.
In this role, you will…
- Define and lead the national strategy for integrated asset management, investment, and development services, ensuring alignment with corporate vision and long-term growth objectives.
- Oversee the integration of investment, asset, and development functions to ensure cohesive execution and value creation across the portfolio.
- Lead the national team to ensure the successful performance of both co-owned and third-party managed assets, ensuring financial targets, operational benchmarks, and all other KPIs are met or exceeded.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with institutional investors, capital partners, asset owners, and industry leaders to enhance reputation and drive business growth. Oversee and participate actively in sales and marketing efforts, including contributing materially and measurably to the sourcing of new business opportunities and securing fee income generating mandates.
- Represent the organization in high-profile negotiations, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships and represent Colliers at industry events and conferences.
- Guide capital planning and investment structuring, including equity partnerships and debt financing strategies.
- Champion innovation, technology adoption, and best practices across asset and development management functions.
- Lead and mentor senior leaders across asset management, investments, and development teams to foster a high-performance culture.
- Drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration across the entire Colliers organization.
What you’ll bring
- Advanced degree in real estate, finance, urban planning, or a related field; MBA or equivalent executive education strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 20 years of progressive leadership experience in asset management, investments, and development, with national or enterprise-level oversight.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale portfolios, executing complex developments, and delivering sustained financial performance.
- Deep expertise in capital markets, investment structuring, and real estate development.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, leadership, business development and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Strong understanding of ESG principles, regulatory frameworks, and urban development trends.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence enterprise-wide decision-making.
- Commitment to integrity, innovation, and inclusive leadership.
#LI-LS1
What we offer:
Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.
Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.
Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.
Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more:
https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion
Global network: Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Direct applicants only please, no agencies.
Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at
.
About Colliers
Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a leading global diversified professional services company, specializing in commercial real estate services, engineering consultancy and investment management. With operations in 70 countries, our 22,000 enterprising professionals provide exceptional service and expert advice to clients. For nearly 30 years, our experienced leadership – with substantial inside ownership – has consistently delivered approximately 20% compound annual investment returns for shareholders. With annual revenues exceeding $4.5 billion and $99 billion of assets under management, Colliers maximizes the potential of property, infrastructure and real assets to accelerate the success of our clients, investors and people. Learn more at corporate.colliers.com, X @Colliers or LinkedIn.