VP, Construction & Development

The Vice President of Construction and Development - Canada is a senior leader on the client's Development & Construction leadership team, responsible for projects across the full lifecycle, from site identification and underwriting through construction completion and community launch. The role spans development origination and construction execution, with accountability for delivering projects on time, on budget, and to quality standards expected by residents and operating partners.This role sits at the intersection of development and construction and is central to the client's Canadian strategy across senior housing product types, including ground-up senior housing developments and active adult / 55+ communities. The role serves as a key counterpart to executive leadership and external partners, influencing how the Canadian portfolio is sourced, structured, and delivered.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership

• Provide leadership across development origination and construction execution, fostering accountability and disciplined execution.
• Align development, underwriting, and construction strategies with corporate objectives.
• Partner with executive leadership, investments, and the Development & Construction team on portfolio strategy.

Development Origination & Underwriting

• Identify, evaluate, and pursue development and major repositioning opportunities across Canadian senior housing markets.
• Provide constructability input into site selection, design, and product programming to optimize cost and yield.
• Support underwriting, pro forma development, sensitivity analysis, and forecasting with development and finance teams.

Entitlements, Partner Coordination & Deal Structuring

• Oversee entitlement, zoning, and permitting strategies to mitigate schedule and cost risk.
• Collaborate on joint venture, operating partner, and construction-related negotiations.
• Maintain relationships with operating partners, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Support capital structure decisions through construction input on phasing, lender requirements, and contingency planning.

Project Management & Construction Execution

• Lead planning, budgeting, and execution of developments from pre-construction through completion.
• Manage schedules, budgets, risks, and value engineering across multiple projects.
• Drive accountability for budget, schedule, procurement, and resource management KPIs.
• Lead procurement, purchasing, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality, sustainability, and regulatory standards.

Team Leadership & Third-Party Management

• Lead and mentor project managers and development team members.
• Negotiate agreements with contractors, owner's representatives, and consultants.
• Represent the company in negotiations with operating, capital, and external partners.
• Identify and implement improvements in construction methodologies, technologies, and delivery models.
• Promote adoption of innovative construction techniques and digital tools.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or any status protected by applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from all qualified applicants.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants