Senior Development Manager (Planning & Entitlements)

Brookfield Properties; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American land developer is seeking a Senior Development Manager in Calgary to lead municipal approvals and regulatory navigation. You will oversee teams, engage with stakeholders, and manage project timelines to ensure alignment with company objectives. The role requires a deep knowledge of planning and entitlement processes, along with a minimum of 10 years of experience in related fields. Exceptional benefits and a commitment to community make this position an exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Excellent extended medical, dental, and vision benefits

RRSP program

Career development programs

Paid Volunteer Hours

Paid parental leave

Family planning assistance

Wellness and mental health resources

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years related experience with a strong focus on planning, acquisitions, and entitlements.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Deep knowledge of the land development process and municipal approvals.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning processes including land use redesignations, zoning, and development approvals.
• Engage with municipalities and regulatory authorities to guide projects.
• Oversee submission and negotiation of planning applications.

Skills

Planning

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree in Planning, Urban Design, Engineering, Architecture, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

Location

Calgary - 4906 Richard Road SW

Business

At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind – creating the best places to call home. From the development of award-winning, master-planned communities to the creation of well-designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community.

As part of Brookfield — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.

If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Overview

The Senior Development Manager (Planning & Entitlements) is responsible for leading the planning and entitlement efforts within the Alberta Communities (Calgary) division, with a strong focus on municipal approvals, and regulatory navigation, as well as to support land acquisition strategy and due diligence.

The Senior Development Manager oversees cross-functional internal and external teams to guide projects from acquisition and concept planning through approvals and into development readiness. This includes executing the company’s planning objectives while integrating servicing, scheduling, and budgeting for long-term land strategies. Lastly, the Senior Development Manager may be responsible for directing land development operations on select active projects, through oversight of a project teams consisting of internal and external resources.

Ideal candidates will bring deep knowledge in land use planning, entitlement processes, and community development, with demonstrated success managing municipal relationships and advancing development-ready land assets.

What You'll Deliver

• Lead planning processes including land use redesignations, zoning, subdivision, and development approvals

• Engage with municipalities, regulatory authorities, and consultants to guide projects through entitlement phases

• Oversee submission and negotiation of planning applications and ensure alignment with project timelines and goals

• Translate vision into development strategies aligned with planning policies and market conditions, including the transition from planning to development execution

• Coordinate the integration of planning approvals with servicing schedules

• Ensure early-stage plans support long-term phasing and investment priorities

• Maintain oversight of cost, schedule, and scope for development-ready land

• Support the acquisition team with planning-focused due diligence on potential land purchases

• Assess feasibility, entitlements risks, servicing implications, and long-term development potential

• Provide planning input into land purchase agreements and business case development

• Responsible for production workflow and management of team members, consulting and contractor to achieve production targets

• Responsible to ensure cost controls are governed and reported by resources and analysis is performed where variances are encountered

• Develop and Review Annual Production Strategies

• Negotiate and Administer Contract Obligations

• Report on planning progress, entitlement milestones, and project risks

• Monitor and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and internal approvals

• Support annual business planning and variance reviews with internal teams

• Maintain relationships with municipal planners, engineers, and stakeholders

• Represent the company in planning forums, community consultations, and development industry events

• Oversee consultant performance, ensuring planning objectives are met. Sources, monitors and manages performance of professional consulting and contractors.

• Lead and mentor team members including direct reports; delegate roles and ensure clarity of responsibility across planning and development activities

What You'll Bring

• Post-secondary degree in Planning, Urban Design, Engineering, Architecture, or Business

• Minimum 10 years related experience with a strong focus on planning, acquisitions, and entitlements

• Minimum 3 years in a leadership capacity

• Deep knowledge of the land development process, municipal approvals, zoning, and subdivision regulations

• Strong understanding of land use policy, development strategy, and community visioning

• Proven ability to manage external consultants and municipal relationships

• Excellent negotiation, project management, and organizational skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and planning software (GIS, AutoCAD, etc.)

• Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical audiences

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Valid Driver’s License required

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation

• Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1

• RRSP program, contributions begins day 1

• Career development programs

• Paid Volunteer Hours

• Paid parental leave

• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options

• Wellness and mental health resources

• Pet insurance offering

• A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.