Community Development Manager

Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc. (SAMI or Stelumar) is a technology-driven company dedicated to revolutionizing homebuilding in Canada through advanced modular building solutions. Founded by Canadian entrepreneur Peter Gilgan, founder of Mattamy Homes, Stelumar combines automation, robotics, and AI to modernize construction and help address the housing shortage. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the Greater Toronto Area, Stelumar is focused on accelerating construction timelines, improving consistency and making housing more attainable. Stelumar produces precision-built walls, floors, and roofing systems, factory-built modular units, and interior cabinetry and millwork at industrial scale. Its development and construction arm, Stelumar Communities, delivers scalable modular housing from planning and design to construction and handover. The team supports low- and mid-rise residential, purpose-built rental, affordable and workforce housing, student housing, hospitality, healthcare-related housing, and institutional developments. Together, Stelumar is delivering housing people are proud of.

For more information, visit Stelumar.com.

What we offer

StelumarCommunities has a unique career opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our Development Teamandto grow their career with an industry disruptor. Join a teamofhighly skilled professionals who work in partnershipwith a wide range of clientstohelpsolveCanada’s housing crisis as well as offer advanced building solutions to other real estate asset owners.Ourteam’s servicesspana wide range of development projects,providing unique exposure tothe broader industry. Our projectscan begin as early asassessingdevelopment opportunities,through all phases of development,all whileleveraging SAMI’s unique modularproducts.

What you’ll do

• Project scheduling, budgeting, cash-flowforecastingandrelatedfinancial reporting.
• Championthe project’s vision and design while fostering strong community engagement.
• Manageand overseemunicipal approvalprocesses, includingsecondaryandtertiary plans,block plans, draft plans, zoning, site plans, subdivision registration, etc.
• Coordinate and collaborate effectively with multi‑disciplinary consultant teams.
• Manage high‑level environmental and infrastructure studies such asSubwatershedStudies and Master Environmental Servicing Plans.
• Direct the full engineering approval process across civil, landscape, and utility disciplines.
• Assess project activities for their impact on overall customer satisfaction.
• Provide conceptual layout development and due‑diligence support.
• Contribute to product development, translating concepts into land planning and land‑use strategies.
• Support sales and relationship management efforts by building strong partnerships with community stakeholders, clients, and prospective development partners to advance project goals.
• Maintain strong industry and market awareness to inform decision‑making.
• Explore and evaluate sustainable community design alternatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Degree or diploma in Engineering (Civil Engineering), Planning, or Real Estate/Business, with a solid foundation in land development principles.
• 3-5 years ofprogressiveproject management experiencesupportingresidentialdevelopment and/orconsulting engineeringprojects.
• Skilled in forward planning, includinganticipating project needs, managing schedules, and coordinating consultants, contractors, municipalities, and internal teams.
• Strong financial management capabilities, including monitoring project budgets, forecasting, and maintaining accurate financial positions.
• Support strategic execution by helping shape development strategies and navigating complex, multi-stakeholder approval processes.
• Communicate professionally through clear financial, technical, and timeline reporting, ensuring transparency for internal teams and builder partners.
• Adept at early issue detection, identifying risks, and collaborating with builders and consultants to implement timely resolutions.
• Demonstrated relationship‑building skills, balancing diverse stakeholder interests (clients, municipal staff, partners, suppliers) while upholding organizational reputation.
• Team‑oriented contributor with a consistent positive attitude; committed to mentoring, teaching, and supporting colleagues to strengthen overall team performance.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability to apply technical tools to drive informed project decisions.

Bonus Points

• Solidunderstanding ofprovincial planning policies and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with theOntario Land Tribunal process, including documentation and hearing preparation.
• Exceptional communication skills, with strengths in written reports, presentations, and proposal development.

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $130,000. Actual pay may vary depending on your job-related knowledge, competencies, and skills. We recognize that exceptional situations may fall outside this range, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply.

You are also eligible to participate in Stelumar’s annual bonus program which gives you the opportunity to increase your total compensation if business and individual goals are achieved.

We encourage applicants who meet most of the role requirements to hit that submit button and apply! It’s okay if you don’t have 100% of the requirements. If you’re the right candidate, we’ll help you learn and grow.

Stelumar is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Stelumar may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support our hiring process, including tohelp screen or assess candidates along the way. These tools work behind the scenes, while people remain at the heart of every hiring decision.

Qualified applicants for this existing vacancy will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.