Director, Development

Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate.  IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.
 

Development is responsible for executing strategic land development opportunities that include the delivery of Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC), the use of surplus lands for social purpose outcomes (e.g., attainable housing, health care and long-term care), and the planning and delivery of landmark projects like the redevelopment of Ontario Place.

Position Purpose

As a Director, Development, you will report to a Vice President, Development, and own key program-to-government relationships for Transit Oriented Communities (TOC).  The Director manages the generation of all concepts, materials, and deliverables in support of program-level governance and approvals, and interfaces with development partners, municipal stakeholders, and government.  You will own responsibility for establishing consistency of commercial and policy approaches across Development transactions and the dissemination of best practices, and lessons learned; be responsible for business unit process establishment and continuous improvement; and coordinate development feasibility analysis (financial, land use planning, density, etc.) to support and lead complex commercial transactions across a unique portfolio of public and private land and building assets.

What You Will Do

• Lead program-level approvals with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage program-level municipal interface for TOC development sites
• Lead the formulation of responses to inquiries and requests for program-level briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders
• Lead integration of Development considerations into transaction project agreements
• Design and establish Development TOC specific interface provisions within project agreements, and ensure consistency across Development projects
• Manage the integration of Development requirements into project agreements to define interfaces, performance security, and risk incurred by Contracting Authority in undertaking the development program
• Lead business process improvement initiatives within Development, improving the management, tracking, reporting and efficiency of operations

What We Are Looking For

• Several years' experience communicating with development/transaction teams, and with program leadership within government/government agencies, including both municipal and provincial stakeholders
• Leadership experience in real estate development, strategy, business analysis, business case development, industry analysis and transaction structuring to support the development of complex strategies / transaction structures to senior decision-makers in a compelling, effective, and tailored way
• Strong leadership skills with ability to manage a team, motivate, mentor and professionally develop direct reports
• Proficiency with financial models as a basis to inform options and recommendations
• Ability to lead a large, multi-disciplinary, cross-functional team to deliver complex and politically-sensitive projects
• Demonstrated ability to find innovative solutions to complex problems
• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations and to lead and align multiple stakeholders around a common solution and path forward
• Experience in a management role within a government ministry and public sector senior management in governance and/or policy is an asset
• Experience drafting and/or reviewing Treasury Board submissions within government or an agency is an asset
• Experience in the implementation/delivery and/or oversight of infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently
• The ability to balance conflicting project demands, prioritize outcomes and be accountable for project implementation
• Motivated to find innovative solutions to complex commercial or technical problems and strive to bring clarity to complicated or ambiguous situations.  Ability to distill complex processes, analysis and findings into concise reports or presentations
• A general understanding of land development, urban planning, municipal and provincial land development practices, policies, rules and regulations
• A Master’s degree or equivalent professional certification in public administration, business, economics, management, urban planning, architecture, or engineering is an asset

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• A defined contribution pension plan, where IO contributes the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary, with an option for IO to match an additional 5% contribution made by the employee. IO also offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account, designed to help IO colleagues plan and save for their future.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
• A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.
• Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and license fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role.
• Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs.
• A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.

We offer a competitive salary range.  Pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.

This posting will close on April 30, 2025.

Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.