Moving Day: February 2026 Industry Hires And Promotions

For your information, reference, and networking needs, here are the moves, hires, and promotions the real estate and development industry saw in February 2026.

February 27, 2026

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For your information, reference, and networking needs, here are the moves, hires, and promotions the real estate and development sector saw in February 2026:

Jennifer Drury has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Finance at Conwest Developments.

Evelyn Stolk, CCIM has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Industrial at Colliers.

Taryn Kelly, RPA, FMA, LEED Green Associate has been appointed Vice President at QuadReal Property Group.

Andy L. has started a new role as Associate, Canadian Debt Investments at QuadReal Property Group.

Colliers has hired Taylor Earle as an Associate in its Industrial Practice Group, Luca Hoffmeister as an Associate in its Investment Practice Group, and Lucas Cox as an Associate in its Office Practice Group.

Sarah Henderson has been promoted to Associate Vice President at CBRE Canada.

KPMB Canada has added Ramona Adlakha, Samantha L. Hart, James Martin, and Alba Zagorcani as Associates.

Owen Cartwright has joined Spring Living Retirement Communities as Chief Financial Officer.

Ellen Leesti has started a new role as Manager of Communications, Infrastructure Services, at the City of Toronto.

Martina Meckova has been appointed Vice President, Beedie Philanthropies.

John Jung has been promoted to Partner of Pre-Construction at Prodigy Group.

Sasha Ischenko has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Lennard Commercial Realty, Brokerage.

Nicholas Potkidis has been promoted to Vice President at CBRE.

David Stevens has joined Colliers' Toronto North office as Senior Vice President of Investment.

Trish McInnis has been promoted to Director of Western Canada at CTREIT.

Logan Tao has been promoted to Senior Development Analyst at RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust.

Matthew Zigelstein has been promoted to Commercial Program Manager at Royal LePage Commercial.

Yasmien Fadl has been promoted to Head of Canadian & International Client-facing Real Estate at TD.

Mark Swaenepoel has rejoined Colliers Edmonton as Senior Vice President of Investment Sales.

Valesa Faria has exited her role as Executive Director of Development Review at the City of Toronto. Oren Tamir has stepped in as Interim Executive Director.

Annely Zonena is starting a new role as Director of Waterfront Secretariat for the City of Toronto in March 2026.

Nancy MacKinlay is stepping into the role of VP of Marketing at QuadReal Property Group.

Anthony M. Staffieri has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Real Estate Investments at Fengate Asset Management.

Jordan Dawson has been promoted to Vice President of Capital and Investor Relations at Broccolini.

Christopher Allen has started a new position as Senior Associate, Investments at Fengate Asset Management.

Aziz Lakdawala has been promoted to Senior Project Manager at Brookfield Properties.

Aaron Marchildon has joined Canada Lands Company as Vice President of Construction.

Michael Tropea has joined Reverse Properties as Director of Construction.

Vasko Talevski has joined National Bank of Canada as Mortgage Development Manager.

Morgan Dundas has been promoted to Associate at Sajecki Planning Inc.

Terry Sin has joined ADHOC STUDIO as Project Director.

Jessica Lovell has joined CBRE as Senior Creative Director.

GWL Realty Advisors Promotes 11 Leaders: GWL Realty Advisors announces the internal promotions of Rafiat A., Amanda Barker, Andrew Bloomstone, Dhebi Hay, Greg Hermans, Tae Kim, Rabia Munir, Mazin Qays, Felipe Rios Rodriguez, Jin Tian, Laura Weston, and Volodymyr Zavalka, strengthening the firm's leadership across key departments.

Patricia Fotherby has been promoted to Senior Specialist at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

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CREA: Winter Storms Suppress January Home Sales

“The monthly decline in national home sales was driven primarily by less activity in the Greater Golden Horseshoe and Southwestern Ontario, suggesting that the story was probably more about a historic winter storm than a downshift in demand,” said Shaun Cathcart, CREA’s Senior Economist.

Moving Day: February 2026 Industry Hires And Promotions

For your information, reference, and networking needs, here are the moves, hires, and promotions the real estate and development industry saw in February 2026.

Interested in the moves, promotions, and hires across additional industry sectors? Check out February's latest below:

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​LJM Developments completed the LJM Tower at 2782 Barton St E last year, but many buyers did not close on their presales. LJM has also defaulted on several other loans.

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Known for finding fresh solutions to city-building challenges, Elysium has recognized an unmet need in the student housing sphere: affordable, high-quality accommodations located close to major post-secondary institutions.

​The partnership between the federal and provincial governments will see Build Canada Homes contribute $170 million, and BC Housing contribute $640 million.

​The venue’s parent company was placed under receivership in 2023, with almost $10.5 million owing to TD.

“The monthly decline in national home sales was driven primarily by less activity in the Greater Golden Horseshoe and Southwestern Ontario, suggesting that the story was probably more about a historic winter storm than a downshift in demand,” said Shaun Cathcart, CREA’s Senior Economist.

​The guide is designed for those without a formal background in real estate development, but with an interest in densifying their own home or investment property.

​Once occupied, 141 Bay Street will be home to organizations spanning institutional investment, banking and financial services, legal and professional services, and natural resources and mining.

​Peterson is revising the plan for 6800 Lougheed Highway after Burnaby introduced a new OCP and height-based development framework.

Activity on the ground shows rental housing isn’t slowing down. It's a realm of the real estate market that continues to resonate Canada-wide, month after month, in ways that suggest it’s here to stay.

Over the years, they renovated the office and retail building at 401-409 King Street West, and later constructed a commercial building at 415 King Street West. The building was a longtime home to an LCBO before becoming home to Spirit Halloween and, more recently, the Toronto Night Market.

​"Ontario can do much better. It should be doing much better. And there's no reason why the next 25 years need to feel like the stagnation of the last 25. We really need a mindset change in this province. We can lead the world."

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The 12-unit project is set for 3122 SE Marine Drive, will cost $8.5 million, and will make use of both the Housing Accelerator Fund and Affordable Housing Innovation Fund.

Toronto Builds consolidates the eligibility criteria and requirements of Housing Now, ModernTO, and the parking-to-homes and public developer initiatives.

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The proposal would see Onni Group redevelop the Regency Gardens apartment complex near Whalley Athletic Park into five mid-rise buildings and seven high-rise buildings.

LJM Developments completed the LJM Tower at 2782 Barton St E last year, but many buyers did not close on their presales. LJM has also defaulted on several other loans.

The partnership between the federal and provincial governments will see Build Canada Homes contribute $170 million, and BC Housing contribute $640 million.

The venue’s parent company was placed under receivership in 2023, with almost $10.5 million owing to TD.

The guide is designed for those without a formal background in real estate development, but with an interest in densifying their own home or investment property.

Once occupied, 141 Bay Street will be home to organizations spanning institutional investment, banking and financial services, legal and professional services, and natural resources and mining.

Peterson is revising the plan for 6800 Lougheed Highway after Burnaby introduced a new OCP and height-based development framework.

"Ontario can do much better. It should be doing much better. And there's no reason why the next 25 years need to feel like the stagnation of the last 25. We really need a mindset change in this province. We can lead the world."