Director of Development

Your new company

Lorval Developments is a privately owned real estate development company with a growing presence across Western Canada. Built on an entrepreneurial foundation and backed by a diversified group of operating businesses, the company takes a practical, hands-on approach to development, emphasizing strong execution, disciplined decision-making, and long-term value creation. With active projects spanning the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Kelowna, and other key growth markets throughout the region, Lorval continues to expand its portfolio while remaining committed to delivering high-quality projects that positively impact the communities in which it operates.

This is an opportunity to join a developer where decisions are made efficiently, accountability is valued, and high performers have the ability to make a meaningful impact. As the company continues to grow its development pipeline across Western Canada, Lorval is seeking an experienced development leader to strengthen execution across the portfolio and help shape the next phase of its growth.

Your new role

Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Director of Development will lead the overall development function and oversee a portfolio of active and future projects across multiple asset classes.

This role requires an accomplished development professional who can balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution. You will be responsible for leading development teams, advancing development opportunities, managing project performance, and ensuring projects are delivered in alignment with financial, schedule, and quality objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership and oversight across the development portfolio.
• Leading and mentoring Development Managers and development professionals.
• Driving project performance from acquisition and planning through approvals, construction, and turnover.
• Developing strategies to maximize project profitability and value creation.
• Building relationships with municipalities, consultants, investors, and industry stakeholders.
• Identifying project risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Establishing reporting, governance, and operational processes that support future growth.
• Partnering closely with executive leadership on business planning, growth initiatives, and portfolio strategy.

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will be an experienced development professional with a proven track record of advancing complex development projects from concept through delivery.

You are likely to bring:

• 10+ years of progressive real estate development experience.
• Experience leading large-scale residential, industrial, commercial, or mixed-use projects.
• Strong understanding of entitlements, municipal approvals, development economics, and project execution.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing development teams.
• Strong financial acumen and the ability to evaluate risk, return, and project viability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• The confidence and credibility to operate in a highly entrepreneurial environment.

Beyond technical expertise, the ideal candidate will be highly accountable, commercially minded, and comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced organization. This role is best suited to someone who thrives on ownership, takes pride in delivering results, and enjoys being closely connected to the business and the projects they lead. The successful candidate will be comfortable working closely with executive leadership and will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where ideas are challenged, decisions are made efficiently, and accountability is valued.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will have the opportunity to join a growing and entrepreneurial development organization where your influence will extend beyond individual projects.

This is a rare leadership opportunity to:

• Shape the future direction of the development function.
• Work directly with senior decision-makers.
• Drive meaningful growth across a diverse real estate portfolio.
• Lead projects that have a lasting impact on communities across Western Canada.
• Join a business that values accountability, initiative, and execution.

Compensation includes:

• $200,000-$250,000 base dependent on experience
• Bonus
• Extended health package
• 4 weeks vacation
• RRSP match
• Parking

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to learn more, please contact pia.preou@hays.com for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, click "Apply Now" to submit your application.

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