Development Manager

• Location: Kelowna, British Columbia
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #13830
• Salary: CA$120,000 Per Hour

Intermediate Development Manager – Kelowna, BC
Salary: ~$120,000 (flexible for the right candidate)

MatchBox is partnering with a well-established real estate development group in Kelowna to recruit an Intermediate Development Manager. This is a stand-alone role with meaningful responsibility and direct exposure to senior leadership.

The Role
Reporting primarily to a senior development lead, with some interaction with the managing partner, this role will support early-stage development activities across a growing portfolio. The focus is on financial analysis, municipal coordination, and advancing projects through feasibility and entitlements.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain development pro formas and financial models

• Support feasibility analysis and investment decision-making

• Coordinate with the City, consultants, and external stakeholders

• Oversee early site planning, rezoning applications, and bylaws

• Assist with negotiating and managing municipal and waterfront/foreshore leases

• Track approvals, timelines, and key development milestones

About You

• Background in finance, accounting, development, or a related discipline

• Comfortable owning pro formas and financial analysis

• Exposure to municipal processes, rezoning, or land use approvals is an asset

• Organized, independent, and able to operate in a lean environment

• Strong communicator with confidence working directly with senior leadership

Additional Notes

• This is an intermediate-level role with room to grow

• Likely no formal relocation allowance, though local or already-relocating candidates are preferred

• Compensation may flex for a candidate with stronger experience

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team’s extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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