About Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities
Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities is Canada's leading developer and owner/operator of 90 residential and resort communities in six provinces from coast to coast. Parkbridge enriches the lives of Canadians by enabling couples to buy their first home sooner, seniors to downsize and enjoy a more carefree retirement, and families to vacation at RV resorts that benefit from activity programs and included amenities. An operating platform of QuadReal Property Group, Parkbridge manages and continually invests in the properties it owns and operates, creating a longstanding relationship with our customers and vibrant communities with quality amenities.
Visit www.parkbridge.com for more information.
About QuadReal Property Group
QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $85 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities to invest in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly, via programmatic partnerships and through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest.
QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come.
QuadReal: Excellence lives here.
www.quadreal.com
About Parkbridge
Parkbridge is a leading institutional real estate owner, operator and developer specializing in low-rise residential communities across Canada. With around 60 residential communities and over 30 recreational RV resort communities in 70 municipalities across Canada, Parkbridge enriches the lives of its residents and guests by providing welcoming communities with quality amenities. It also offers an attainable path to homeownership through land lease opportunities.
Parkbridge’s development program focuses on delivering master-planned lifestyle communities, balancing quality housing with strong financial performance. The Development Investments team at Parkbridge plays a pivotal role in structuring, underwriting, and executing investment decisions for our active development projects. We provide financial oversight, investment analysis, and capital planning to drive long-term value creation.
Parkbridge is an operating platform of QuadReal Property Group, a global real estate company. When you join Parkbridge you will be working with a dedicated team of passionate individuals across both organizations, united by deeply held values and a commitment to service excellence. Together, we lead our industry through progressive practices, an open-source approach to idea-sharing and a commitment, every day, to Being a Responsible Company.
Visit www.parkbridge.com for more information.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Manager, Development Analysis to lead the investment underwriting, financial analysis, investment & capital planning, capital structuring and investment approval activities of Parkbridge’s residential development projects, with a focus on generating superior risk-adjusted returns while aligning with the long-term objectives of the company and its stakeholders.
This individual will work closely with senior leadership, development teams, joint venture partners, and lenders to execute on our development pipeline. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic thinker with strong financial acumen, real estate development expertise, and a deep understanding of institutional investment frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
Investment Analysis & Underwriting
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Oversee preparation and maintenance of detailed financial models and pro forma analyses for the low-rise residential development pipeline.
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Assess project viability, including cash flow projections, ROI, IRR, and sensitivity analyses, ensuring alignment with financial and strategic objectives.
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Contribute to the preparation of business plans for the development projects, ensuring financial and strategic objectives are met.
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Support market research, feasibility studies and due diligence activities for evaluating new development opportunities.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
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Track and manage the performance of the development program, ensuring financial targets such as ROI, IRR, and yield are achieved.
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Prepare and deliver regular project performance updates to senior leadership and recommend corrective actions for underperforming projects.
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Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal governance policies.
Development Program Management
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Lead the annual capital planning process for the development program and assessing the funding sources.
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Develop frameworks and processes to prioritize projects within the program based on financial returns, strategic importance, and market dynamics.
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Support the creation of portfolio-level reports and dashboards for executive review.
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Work closely with the development and accounting teams to ensure budgets reflect project timelines, cost escalations, and financing strategies.
Strategy Formulation Support
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Assist in formulating and implementing the development investment strategy to align with corporate objectives.
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Monitor industry trends, housing market dynamics, and competitive developments to refine investment strategies.
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Evaluate and recommend adjustments to the company’s development pipeline based on financial performance and market conditions.
Deal Execution Support
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Assist in structuring and negotiating forward sales, joint ventures, financing arrangements, and other development-related transactions.
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Prepare pitch decks, presentations, and reports for internal and external stakeholders, and potential partners.
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Coordinate with internal departments, such as legal, finance, and development, to ensure smooth execution of deals.
Capital Approval Support
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Prepare investment memoranda and present recommendations to internal investment committees and stakeholders.
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Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities in capital markets.
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Prepare detailed materials for prospective and existing investors and lenders, including presentations, offering memoranda, and performance reports.
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Assist in investor/lender due diligence processes by providing necessary data, financial models, and portfolio insights.
Stakeholder Engagement
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Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective communication.
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Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, including developers, consultants, lenders, and institutional investors, as needed.
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Represent the organization in meetings, conferences, and industry events.
Process Improvement and Team Development
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Identify opportunities to improve workflows, tools, and processes related to development investments and capital raising.
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Mentor junior analysts, providing guidance on financial modeling, market research, and investor communication.
Who You Are
We are looking for candidates who are:
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Analytical & Detail-Oriented – Strong financial modeling, investment underwriting, and capital planning expertise.
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Strategic Thinker – Ability to assess financial risks and opportunities in large-scale developments.
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Effective Communicator – Comfortable presenting complex financial insights to senior executives.
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Collaborative Team Player – Strong ability to work cross-functionally with investment, development, and finance teams.
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Passionate about Real Estate Development – Interest in residential development and institutional investment.
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Results-Driven & Proactive – Passion for optimizing processes and improving investment decision-making.
What You Will Bring:
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, economics, urban planning, or a related field.
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MBA or Master’s degree in real estate or finance is preferred.
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Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CAIA, AACI, or a real estate designation) is an asset.
Experience:
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5–8 years of experience in real estate investment, development, investment banking, investment brokerage or asset management, with a focus on low-rise residential projects.
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Track record of managing financial & investment-related activities for real estate development projects through all stages.
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Proven experience in underwriting, investment analysis and investment sales and capital raising.
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Understanding of real estate and development as an institutional investment asset class.
Skills:
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Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with advanced proficiency in Excel modelling.
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Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex investment opportunities clearly.
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Strong negotiation, project management, and organizational abilities.
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Familiarity with development processes, zoning regulations, and permitting in Canada.
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Proficiency in real estate valuation and research tools and software (e.g., Excel, Argus, CoStar).
Attributes:
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Strategic thinker with a detail-oriented and results-driven mindset.
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Strong leadership qualities with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
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A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
What We Offer:
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Institutional-Scale Real Estate Development – Work on large-scale, master-planned communities backed by institutional capital.
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Strategic Leadership Role – Directly influence investment strategy and financial decision-making.
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Process Innovation & Optimization – Lead financial improvements and refine investment tools.
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Cross-Functional Exposure – Work with development, investments, portfolio management, treasury & capital markets, and accounting teams.
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Mentorship & Career Growth – Benefit from structured mentorship, leadership exposure, and tailored career development opportunities within a leading institutional real estate firm.
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Note to Recruiters: QuadReal and Parkbridge do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to QuadReal, directly or indirectly, will be considered QuadReal property. QuadReal will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for engaged services to submit resumes.
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