Senior Coordinator, Real Estate Development

Forum Asset Management – Senior Coordinator, Real Estate Development

Location: 181 Bay Street, Toronto

In Office: 5 days per week

Overview of Forum:

Join us in delivering Extraordinary Outcomes through investment.

Forum is an investor, developer and asset manager operating across North America for over 28 years, focusing on real estate, private equity and infrastructure, with a strategic concentration in housing.

Our AUM exceeds $3 billion. We are committed to sustainability, responsible investing and creating value that benefits our stakeholders and the communities in which we invest, what we call our Extraordinary Outcomes.

In 2024, Forum completed the largest real estate transaction in Canada with the Alignvest acquisition, making us the largest owner of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in Canada through our $2.5B open ended Real Estate Income and Impact Fund (REIIF). Our national development pipeline now exceeds $3.5 billion, positioning Forum as the largest developer of PBSA in Canada, operating from coast to coast.

The Forum team is adaptable, agile, and dynamic, committed to sustainable and responsible investing. Our people bring diverse cultural backgrounds and professional experiences, fostering innovation and thought leadership. We uphold integrity, trust, and transparency as core values, knowing that to achieve Extraordinary Outcomes, we need to support and develop an Extraordinary team.

Position Overview:

Forum is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Real Estate Development to play an impactful role within Forum's largest and growing platform – it's real estate business. With its focus on owning and developing (i) High turnover rental housing such as purpose-built student accommodations and furnished rentals (ii) Self-storage facilities and (iii) Commercial assets secured by credit tenant leases – Forum's real estate business is poised for growth notwithstanding the challenging macro environment. This posting is for an existing vacancy at Forum.

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 an annual 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 & Development Opportunities – Access 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.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage:
Forum uses AI tools on a limited basis to support administrative tasks in the recruitment process, such as organizing applications and identifying basic keywords. These tools do not make or influence hiring decisions, which are made entirely by human reviewers.

Forum Commitment:

At Forum, we encourage diversity. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects our belief that diversity is central to building a high-performing team. Forum is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please let the recruitment team know