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 deliveringExtraordinary Outcomesthrough 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 thelargest real estate transaction in Canadawith theAlignvest acquisitionmaking us thelargest owner of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in Canada through our $2.5B open ended Real Estate Income and Impact Fund (REIIF).Ournational development pipeline now exceeds $3.5 billionpositioning Forum as thelargest 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 uphold integrity trust and transparency as core values knowing that to achieveExtraordinary Outcomeswe need to support and develop anExtraordinary team.

Position Overview:

Forum is seeking a Senior Coordinator Real Estate Development to play an impactful role within Forums largest and growing platform its real estate business. With its focus on owning and developing (i) High turnover rental housing such as purpose-built student accommodations and micro-units (ii) Self-storage facilities and (iii) Commercial assets secured by credit tenant leases Forums 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 $1000 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 $ 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 at

Required Experience:

Manager