Recruiter :
Tim Spindlove
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Location: Kelowna, BC
Industry: Real Estate Development
Salary: $140,000 – $180,000 + Bonus + Equity Potential
Position Type: Full-Time, In-Office
OVERVIEW
DMC Recruitment Group has partnered with a high-performing, values-driven real estate development and property management company with a national footprint to find an exceptional Real Estate Development, Director. Based in Kelowna, this firm is known for delivering high-quality rental communities across Canada and fostering a collaborative, mission-focused culture.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Development Professional to take the lead on a growing portfolio of multifamily residential projects. You will guide the entire development lifecycle—from acquisition and feasibility through entitlement, design, construction, and divestment—while mentoring a skilled internal team and playing a critical role in shaping the company's growth strategy.
The ideal candidate brings full-cycle residential development experience (preferably wood frame rental), strong leadership and project management capabilities, and deep knowledge of municipal processes across BC, Alberta, and Ontario.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze market trends, building typologies, and product innovations
- Support acquisition and land due diligence processes
- Manage zoning, permitting, and regulatory approval processes
- Serve as a company representative with municipal authorities and community stakeholders
- Oversee design milestones, including Issued for Tender and Issued for Construction packages
- Drive product standardization while adapting designs to site-specific conditions
- Collaborate with senior leadership on design direction and alignment with business goals
- Lead resolution of design and construction-related issues
- Ensure accurate reporting of project progress and financials to executive stakeholders
- Build and mentor a high-performance development team
- Support professional development through coaching, training, and active succession planning
- Allocate project resources and manage departmental budgets
- Contribute to long-term planning and pipeline management
- 10+ years of progressive experience in real estate development, planning, or municipal approvals
- Proven success managing end-to-end development of mid-density multifamily residential projects
- Experience in wood frame construction and rental communities preferred
- Strong understanding of regulatory environments in BC, AB, and ON
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and project/financial reporting platforms
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence decision-making at the executive level
- Competitive base salary ($140,000–$180,000)
- Lucrative bonus program tied to performance and project milestones
- Real estate investment opportunities and profit-sharing
- One of the top-ranked Health & Dental benefits packages in the industry
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Opportunity to participate in charitable initiatives
- Long-term career growth in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment
Interested in learning more?
Reach out to the team at DMC Recruitment Group in confidence to explore this opportunity further.