About the role
WELLTOWER – REIMAGINE REAL ESTATE WITH US At Welltower, we’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate. As a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, we create vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday. We’re looking for bold, independent thinkers who thrive on challenge, embrace complexity, and are driven to deliver long-term value. Every team member is empowered to think like an owner, innovate fearlessly, and lead from where they stand. If you're passionate about outcomes and inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure, we want you on our best-in-class team.
About The Role The Senior Development Manager will play a key role in the execution and oversight of real estate development projects across Canada, managing complex projects from inception through completion. This role bridges strategic direction from senior leadership with on-the-ground execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in alignment with company standards and investment objectives. The Senior Development Manager will coordinate cross-functional functions, and serve as a primary liaison with development partners, consultants, and contractors to drive consistent quality and performance throughout the development process.
Key Responsibilities Project Oversight & Execution
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple development projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and design standards.
- Manage due diligence processes, including financial feasibility analysis, site evaluation, zoning reviews, environmental assessments, and risk analysis.
- Oversee third-party consultants (architects, engineers, contractors, and developers), ensuring alignment with project goals, specifications, and company development standards.
- Coordinate and oversee municipal approval processes, including zoning, development approvals, permitting, and compliance with provincial and federal regulations.
- Drive resolution of complex design, construction, and delivery issues in collaboration with internal and external partners.
Partner & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as a primary point of contact for development and operational partners throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support relationship management with local authorities, joint venture partners, and external stakeholders to ensure proactive communication and issue resolution.
- Assist in evaluating and recommending new development partners and opportunities across Canadian markets.
Financial Management & Reporting
- Prepare, monitor, and manage detailed project budgets, schedules, and proformas.
- Provide regular and accurate reporting to senior leadership on project progress, risks, and financial performance.
- Identify and implement cost-saving measures while maintaining quality and schedule.
- Contribute to investment memoranda and development approvals with sound analysis and risk assessment.
Strategic Support & Process Improvement
- Collaborate with Development leaders to align project execution with strategic business priorities and portfolio growth objectives.
- Contribute to the refinement of development processes, systems, and best practices to enhance consistency and efficiency across projects.
- Monitor and report on Canadian market trends, regulations, and construction practices to inform strategic decision-making.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Mentor Development Managers and Analysts by providing guidance on project management best practices, financial analysis, and partner oversight.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of new development team members.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TRAVEL Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum of 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in real estate development or related fields, including direct project management experience.
- Experience in healthcare, mixed-use, or senior living development preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Development, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred; advanced degrees or relevant certifications are preferred.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Excellent analytical and financial modeling abilities.
- Proven experience coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills for managing external relationships and internal reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position. About Welltower Welltower® Inc. (NYSE: WELL) an S&P 500 company, is the world's preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500+ Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care.
Our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro-markets with stunning built environments. Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture.
Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our data science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System, we aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth and returns for our existing investors – our North Star.
Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet
About Welltower™ Inc. (NYSE:WELL)
Welltower® (NYSE: WELL) provides real estate capital to the world’s leading health and senior care providers to develop the health care infrastructure necessary to keep people well. In everything we do, we believe in revolutionizing the health care system to improve the quality of life for the aging population. The devastating impact of dementia on people and their families demands new solutions. Together with our operating partners, we’re creating environments to meet the challenges of this complicated and rapidly changing market.
Our relationship-based investment approach allows us to work successfully with leading senior housing operators, post-acute care providers and health systems to grow, innovate and ultimately provide better care. We also provide investors with opportunities to capitalize on explosive growth trends driven by an aging population and the evolution of health care.
Our commitment to wellness is reflected in the way we work. We promote a culture that fosters creative thinking, collaboration and a deep sense of purpose. We invest in the growth, development and wellbeing of our people through programs such as our manager development program, women’s network, associate rotational program, Welltower University, and much more. In 2016, we official launched the Welltower Foundation that supports organizations and innovations that promote wellness and improve care for people as they age.
Follow Welltower to learn more about the important work we do every day to revolutionize the health care system and care for our aging population.
About the role
WELLTOWER – REIMAGINE REAL ESTATE WITH US At Welltower, we’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate. As a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, we create vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday. We’re looking for bold, independent thinkers who thrive on challenge, embrace complexity, and are driven to deliver long-term value. Every team member is empowered to think like an owner, innovate fearlessly, and lead from where they stand. If you're passionate about outcomes and inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure, we want you on our best-in-class team.
About The Role The Senior Development Manager will play a key role in the execution and oversight of real estate development projects across Canada, managing complex projects from inception through completion. This role bridges strategic direction from senior leadership with on-the-ground execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in alignment with company standards and investment objectives. The Senior Development Manager will coordinate cross-functional functions, and serve as a primary liaison with development partners, consultants, and contractors to drive consistent quality and performance throughout the development process.
Key Responsibilities Project Oversight & Execution
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple development projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and design standards.
- Manage due diligence processes, including financial feasibility analysis, site evaluation, zoning reviews, environmental assessments, and risk analysis.
- Oversee third-party consultants (architects, engineers, contractors, and developers), ensuring alignment with project goals, specifications, and company development standards.
- Coordinate and oversee municipal approval processes, including zoning, development approvals, permitting, and compliance with provincial and federal regulations.
- Drive resolution of complex design, construction, and delivery issues in collaboration with internal and external partners.
Partner & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as a primary point of contact for development and operational partners throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support relationship management with local authorities, joint venture partners, and external stakeholders to ensure proactive communication and issue resolution.
- Assist in evaluating and recommending new development partners and opportunities across Canadian markets.
Financial Management & Reporting
- Prepare, monitor, and manage detailed project budgets, schedules, and proformas.
- Provide regular and accurate reporting to senior leadership on project progress, risks, and financial performance.
- Identify and implement cost-saving measures while maintaining quality and schedule.
- Contribute to investment memoranda and development approvals with sound analysis and risk assessment.
Strategic Support & Process Improvement
- Collaborate with Development leaders to align project execution with strategic business priorities and portfolio growth objectives.
- Contribute to the refinement of development processes, systems, and best practices to enhance consistency and efficiency across projects.
- Monitor and report on Canadian market trends, regulations, and construction practices to inform strategic decision-making.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Mentor Development Managers and Analysts by providing guidance on project management best practices, financial analysis, and partner oversight.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of new development team members.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TRAVEL Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum of 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in real estate development or related fields, including direct project management experience.
- Experience in healthcare, mixed-use, or senior living development preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Development, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred; advanced degrees or relevant certifications are preferred.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Excellent analytical and financial modeling abilities.
- Proven experience coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills for managing external relationships and internal reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position. About Welltower Welltower® Inc. (NYSE: WELL) an S&P 500 company, is the world's preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500+ Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care.
Our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro-markets with stunning built environments. Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture.
Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our data science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System, we aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth and returns for our existing investors – our North Star.
Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet
About Welltower™ Inc. (NYSE:WELL)
Welltower® (NYSE: WELL) provides real estate capital to the world’s leading health and senior care providers to develop the health care infrastructure necessary to keep people well. In everything we do, we believe in revolutionizing the health care system to improve the quality of life for the aging population. The devastating impact of dementia on people and their families demands new solutions. Together with our operating partners, we’re creating environments to meet the challenges of this complicated and rapidly changing market.
Our relationship-based investment approach allows us to work successfully with leading senior housing operators, post-acute care providers and health systems to grow, innovate and ultimately provide better care. We also provide investors with opportunities to capitalize on explosive growth trends driven by an aging population and the evolution of health care.
Our commitment to wellness is reflected in the way we work. We promote a culture that fosters creative thinking, collaboration and a deep sense of purpose. We invest in the growth, development and wellbeing of our people through programs such as our manager development program, women’s network, associate rotational program, Welltower University, and much more. In 2016, we official launched the Welltower Foundation that supports organizations and innovations that promote wellness and improve care for people as they age.
Follow Welltower to learn more about the important work we do every day to revolutionize the health care system and care for our aging population.