Job Description

Who we are:

Canderel is a top real estate company known for its expertise in commercial, residential, and investment partnerships. We excel in delivering innovative solutions and outstanding value across all areas of real estate. Dedicated to creating vibrant, sustainable communities, we enhance the lives of residents, tenants, and partners through creative thinking and exceptional execution. Committed to diversity and inclusion, we actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and LGBTQ+ communities.



Role Overview

This senior leadership role is based in Toronto and is responsible for positioning Canderel as a leading presence in the Toronto marketplace. The successful candidate will act as Canderel's ambassador, leveraging an extensive network of contacts and relationships within the commercial real estate industry to drive growth across multiple fronts.

The mandate includes:

Sourcing and executing development and investment initiatives across asset classes. Driving business development initiatives to secure new property management and project management service contracts. Identifying and attracting investment capital for existing and future projects.

Reporting directly to the President, this role requires a strategic leader who can combine investment acumen with relationship-driven business development to expand Canderel's footprint in Toronto.

Key Responsibilities

Market Leadership & Representation

Serve as Canderel's primary representative in the Toronto market, enhancing brand visibility and credibility. Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, institutional investors, and public stakeholders. Actively promote Canderel's services and capabilities to secure new property management and development/project management mandates.

Strategic Growth

Define and execute the strategic direction for Toronto's investment, development, and business development activities. Identify market trends, risks, and emerging opportunities to drive long-term value. Take responsibility for Toronto market P&L, maximizing profitability through revenue growth and cost management.

Investments & Capital Sourcing

Source, evaluate, and negotiate acquisition and joint venture opportunities, with a focus on commercial assets (office, industrial, mixed-use). Oversee financial modeling, due diligence, and investment underwriting. Develop and maintain relationships with capital partners to secure funding for current and future projects. Drive investment committee presentations and support decision-making with robust business cases.

Development Oversight

Oversee the full development lifecycle: feasibility, entitlements, design, budgeting, and delivery. Collaborate with construction leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget. Maintain high-level relationships with municipal authorities, consultants, and planning teams to secure approvals and community alignment.

Business Development

Actively pursue new property management and development/project management service contracts. Position Canderel as a trusted partner for institutional and private clients seeking management and development expertise.

Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of investment, development, and business development professionals. Foster a collaborative, accountable, and innovative culture across all internal teams.

Reporting & Governance

Report regularly to the President on pipeline progress, investment performance, and business development initiatives. Ensure compliance with governance standards and corporate responsibility.

Qualifications

15+ years of experience in real estate investment, development, and business development, ideally within the GTA. Extensive network of relationships in the commercial real estate industry. Proven success sourcing and executing complex real estate transactions and securing service mandates. Strong understanding of real estate finance, transaction structuring, development processes, and risk management. Demonstrated ability to attract investment capital and build strategic partnerships. Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, finance, or urban planning; MBA or related graduate degree preferred. Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills.

Canderel is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and makes our company stronger. We are committed to fostering a safe and positive environment that respects people's dignity, ideas and beliefs. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants to join our team as we continue to grow and build a strong and varied workforce reflective of today's diverse world.