Overview of Forum:
Join us in delivering Extraordinary Outcomes™ through investment.
Forum Asset Management is a North American investor, developer, and asset manager with a 30-year track record of delivering long-term value through real estate, private equity, and infrastructure investments. We are a purpose-driven firm committed to sustainability, responsible investing, and making a positive impact in the communities where we invest.
With over $3 billion in AUM, Forum is one of Canada’s most dynamic investment platforms. In 2024, we completed the country’s largest real estate transaction through our acquisition of Alignvest Student Housing, making us the largest owner and developer of Purpose-Built Student Accommodations (PBSA) in Canada. Our open-ended Real Estate Income and Impact Fund (REIIF) is now over 2.8 billion, backed by a $3.5 billion development pipeline that spans coast to coast.
Forum is also building one of the fastest-growing self-storage platforms in Canada, focused on acquiring, developing, and operating institutional-grade storage facilities in undersupplied markets.
Forum is a values-led, high-performance organization. We embrace agility and innovation, and strive to foster a team culture grounded in integrity, collaboration, humility, and results. Our growth is fueled by our ability to identify structural real estate themes and deliver strategies that balance income, impact, and long-term value creation.
Position Overview:
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for supporting real estate development projects from potential acquisitions, including assisting with due diligence (DD), analysis of planning policy, building massing, and active development sites across Ontario.
- Assist with the coordination of multi-disciplinary consultant teams, including planners, architects, engineers, and legal consultants, which includes meeting coordination, agendas, and minutes.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis, with particular focus on supply, demand, and policy-driven development capacity.
- Coordinate formatting and preparation of documents for internal and external reporting, including RFP submissions, Investment Committee (IC) decks, planning and advocacy presentations, and materials for municipal and provincial review.
- Assist in budget and timeline updates, including tracking approvals-related costs, consultant contracts, invoicing, and adherence to municipal submission requirements.
- Assist in the review of consultant proposals, planning materials, and legal agreements related to land use approvals and development conditions.
- Manage project invoicing and evaluate consultant and vendor requests to ensure continued project delivery through the approvals and development process.
- Represent the company at public meetings, community engagement sessions, statutory consultations, and other stakeholder forums.
- Monitor and research provincial and municipal planning policies, relevant precedents, and market trends in Ontario to assess project feasibility and preserve asset value.
- Actively identify and address planning, policy, and approvals-related project roadblocks, collaborating with internal teams, consultants, and municipal stakeholders to improve processes and outcomes.
- Support the Development Team by tracking and monitoring changes in planning policy, legislation, and general real estate development trends in Ontario.
Candidate Profile:
- Minimum 3+ years of professional development experience in a real estate developer, land sales brokerage, planning consultancy, or asset management environment, with demonstrated experience supporting development approvals in Ontario.
- Undergraduate degree in real estate, planning, land development, finance, or an equivalent discipline.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work across multiple active files and approvals processes.
- High sense of urgency, with a demonstrated ability to execute on multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly process-oriented and detail-oriented.
- Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Bluebeam, Sketchup, and Adobe Acrobat.
Invest in Yourself:
- Excellent Benefits – A top-tier insurance program designed to keep you healthy, active, and supported, plus a $1,000 annual wellness credit.
- Competitive Total Rewards – We value our team members and offer a well-rounded package that includes competitive pay, paid time off, and performance-based incentives.
- Compensation – We are committed to supporting your success and are offering a base salary range of $70,000 – 90,000 CAD for this position.
- Employee Match Program – Invest alongside Forum with access to a matching contribution program.
- Learning and Development Opportunities – Access to support for professional designations, TTI behavioural assessments, and quarterly learning forums to grow your skills and industry knowledge. We believe in Best Idea Wins and foster an entrepreneurial environment where your input has real impact.
- Diverse & Inclusive Team – We celebrate diverse perspectives and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of equity and inclusion.
- Employee Referral Program – Receive a generous bonus when your referral joins our team.
- Social Impact – Enjoy paid volunteer days and opportunities to participate in team-led community initiatives.
- Quarterly All Teams – Sessions with your colleagues across the business to share insights, celebrate success, and spotlight culture.
- Lunch & Learns – Regular opportunities to connect, learn, and exchange knowledge with peers across the business.
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