Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

AvranceCorp Developments; Toronto; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian real estate firm in Toronto is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to drive growth and prepare for public markets. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in real estate development and capital markets, along with exceptional leadership skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence large-scale housing projects and shape a $4B+ portfolio. Attractive compensation and performance incentives are provided.

Benefits

Attractive executive compensation

Performance incentives

Potential equity participation

Qualifications

• Proven success in a CEO, President, or senior executive role in real estate development or related sectors.
• Strong track record in raising institutional capital and managing investor relationships.
• Experience preparing companies for public listing preferred.
• Knowledge of Canadian real estate markets and financing structures.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with growth-oriented focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a long-term vision and business plan aligned with shareholder goals.
• Lead equity and debt fundraising, investor relations, and partnerships.
• Oversee execution of multi-phase residential and rental projects.
• Establish governance and risk management frameworks for public listing.
• Inspire, mentor, and grow the executive team.

Skills

Leadership

Capital Markets Expertise

Investor Relations

Strategic Planning

Negotiation Skills

Job description

About Us

AvranceCorp Developments is a dynamic Canadian real estate development and investment firm with over $4 billion in projects under management and more than 7,000 residential units in various stages of development across Ontario. We are a first-generation company with bold ambitions: scaling from a private developer into a diversified, publicly traded enterprise with global reach.

We specialize in residential, mixed-use, and rental communities, as well as private equity initiatives and innovative financing strategies. As we prepare for significant capital markets activity, including private equity fundraising, we are seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the next phase of our growth.

The Role

As CEO, you will be the strategic and operational leader of the company, responsible for scaling AvranceCorp into a premier North American real estate platform and positioning the business for public markets. This role requires a unique balance of entrepreneurial drive, capital markets expertise, and disciplined operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a long-term vision and business plan aligned with shareholder goals, including growth, diversification, and public listing readiness.
• Capital Markets & Financing: Lead equity and debt fundraising, investor relations, and partnerships with institutional capital providers.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee execution of multi-phase residential and rental projects, ensuring financial discipline, timely delivery, and regulatory compliance.
• Corporate Governance: Establish best-in-class governance, reporting, and risk management frameworks in preparation for a TSX/NASDAQ listing.
• Team Leadership: Inspire, mentor, and grow the executive team; foster a performance-driven culture aligned with AvranceCorp’s values.
• Innovation & Partnerships: Explore new opportunities in private equity, alternative financing, and international partnerships to scale the business.

Qualifications

• Proven success in a CEO, President, or senior executive role in real estate development, private equity, capital markets, or related sectors.
• Strong track record in raising institutional capital and managing investor relationships.
• Experience preparing companies for public listing (TSX, NASDAQ, LSE, etc.) highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Canadian real estate markets, financing structures, and development lifecycles.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Why Join Us?

• Lead one of Canada’s fastest-growing private real estate firms at a pivotal moment of expansion.
• Shape a $4B+ portfolio into a market-leading public company.
• Attractive executive compensation, performance incentives, and potential equity participation.
• Opportunity to influence large-scale housing, rental, and mixed-use development projects across Ontario.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their leadership achievements, capital markets experience, and vision for scaling AvranceCorp Developments to new heights.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,460.93-$225,171.51 per year

Work Location: In person