Job Title:
Director, EntitlementsCompany:
Prologis
Title: Director, Entitlements
Location: Toronto, Canada
A day in the life
The Director, Entitlements leads zoning, due diligence, public approvals, and stakeholder engagement for development projects across the Greater Toronto Area and Montreal. Reporting to the VP, Entitlements East Region, this role partners with Capital Deployment, Development, Government Affairs, Legal, Communications, consultants, and public agencies to deliver approvals on schedule. The position combines technical expertise, relationship management, and strategic planning to support acquisitions, redevelopment, and complex entitlement initiatives while representing Prologis with government and community stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead entitlement due diligence, zoning strategy, and public approval processes for multiple projects at a time
- Develop and implement an entitlements strategy for the Greater Toronto Area that positions Prologis proactively in communities and with municipalities.
- Partner with capital deployment to assess entitlement feasibility on acquisitions and redevelopment opportunities.
- Manage and provide strategic direction to multiple consultants supporting entitlement and development efforts across the region.
- Represent Prologis before municipal staff, elected officials, and communities in the advancement of projects and our broader portfolio in the region
- Develop conceptual site plans and entitlement layouts.
- proactively monitor municipal issues and opportunities impacting Prologis development portfolio
- Provide strong internal communication and project management to align internal stakeholders on development challenges and
Building blocks for success
Required:
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with GTA and Montreal entitlement and permitting processes.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- Experience with industrial or comparable development projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to travel 25%–40%.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
- Civil engineering education or training.
- Experience with LEED-certified projects and BIM.
- Demonstrates willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed. Exercises sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes.
Hiring Salary Range of:
$149,000 - $199,000 CAD. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target & LTI) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
This posting is for an existing vacancy
#LI-KR1People First
As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most - our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and dedicate both time and resources to leadership development. Our team is intentional about cultivating a culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion so that everyone at Prologis feels a sense of belonging.
Employment Type:
Full timeLocation:
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAdditional Locations:
Skills Required
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience
- Experience with GTA and Montreal entitlement and permitting processes
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
- Experience with industrial or comparable development projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel 25%-40%
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
- Civil engineering education or training
- Experience with LEED-certified projects
- Experience with BIM
- Willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools
Prologis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair to competitive across many roles, with some citing industry-leading salary and strong total rewards in select positions. Feedback suggests total compensation compares well when factoring in bonuses and stock programs.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan that bolster long-term savings. Feedback suggests these programs are a standout element of the total rewards mix.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as generous, including substantial PTO, paid holidays, and dedicated volunteer time. Feedback suggests these provisions support work-life balance alongside flexible scheduling.
Prologis Insights
What We Do
Prologis is the global leader in logistics real estate. In partnership with top manufacturing and distribution companies (e.g., Amazon, BMW, DHL, FedEx, Pepsi), we ensure timely delivery of the products that make modern life possible.
Why Work With Us
We embrace change. We ask “why” and trust that discomfort and failure are part of success. We listen, question, then commit to each other. Together as one team, we actively seek and leverage different perspectives, challenge our own best ideas and commit to a common goal. We simplify and sprint. Speed and agility drive results.
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