Managing Director of Indigenous Partnerships

Forum is an investor, developer, and asset manager operating across Canada for over 28 years. With an enterprise value of assets under management exceeding C$3 billion, Forum invests in real estate, private equity, and infrastructure. The firm focuses on acquiring and growing businesses valued between $100 million and $600 million, with a long-term commitment to partners, communities, and shared prosperity.

Forum is actively exploring opportunities to acquire companies in partnership with First Nations, particularly in real estate, infrastructure, and broader asset management. These efforts reflect a belief in trust-based relationships, long-term investment horizons, and meaningful community impact. Forum aims to be a responsible capitalist and a trusted partner, building enduring value at scale.

To support this vision, the company is seeking a thoughtful, aligned individual to join the Toronto head office team in the inaugural role of Managing Director of Indigenous Partnerships. This position will lead the strategy, execution, and stewardship of investments and partnerships that promote Indigenous ownership, equity participation, infrastructure development, and sustainable economic growth.

THE ORGANIZATION
Forum is a private investment management firm that partners with investors to deliver what it calls “Extraordinary Outcomes™”—measurable benefits for all interested parties and the communities in which it operates. Founded over 28 years ago, Forum has grown into a Canada–wide investor, developer, and asset manager focused on real estate, private equity, and infrastructure, with a strategic emphasis on housing. The firm prides itself on its impact-driven approach, defining the environment and local communities as valuable partners in every project, is a member of the Responsible Investment Association (RIA), and is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

With more than $3 billion in assets under management, Forum is committed to sustainability, responsible investing, and long-term value creation. Its $2.5 billion open-ended Real Estate Income and Impact Fund (REIIF) positions the firm as a leader in Purpose-built Student Accommodation (PBSA). In 2024, Forum completed the acquisition of Alignvest Student Housing REIT, becoming the largest owner and developer of PBSA in the country. Its development pipeline now exceeds $3.5 billion, with projects spanning coast to coast.

Forum’s team brings a wide range of cultural and professional experiences to its work, encouraging innovation, accountability, and long-term thinking. The firm values integrity, trust, and transparency, and believes that extraordinary outcomes are only possible by investing in an extraordinary team.

CONSTITUTION
Our Core Purpose Is to deliver Extraordinary Outcomes™ to our stakeholders

Our Stakeholder Model

• Team: Opportunities for advancement, connection to team, values and cultural alignment, meaningful work, and earning competitive total compensation.
• Investors: Pride of association, exceed expectations, and aligned with values.
• Environment: Make investments with a positive environmental impact.
• Customers: Exceed expectations, drive engagement, and create pride of association.
• Community/Impact: Significant and measurable impact on communities, including positively impacting 50,000+ lives by 2030.
• Operating Partners: Aligned, engaged, and flexible; grounded in integrity and committed to exceeding expectations.
• Our Shareholders: Meet our financial returns and goals while living within our values.

Our BHAG: We will grow our business to an AUM of at least $15 billion by 2030 while positively impacting a minimum of 50,000 lives.

Who We Are: A dynamic, entrepreneurial team focused on creating value and positive impact.

What We Do: A Canada–wide alternative asset manager, investor, and developer.

VALUES

• High Performance: We are focused with an entrepreneurial mindset. Our growth-minded team delivers.
• Innovation: We are adaptable and agile. We seize unique opportunities, challenge traditional approaches and foster an environment of innovation and excellence.
• Integrity: We build trust by communicating honestly and leading with humility.
• Diversity: Forum is an inclusive environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Impact: We are committed to sustainability and responsible investing.

HOW FORUM DELIVERS EXTRAORDINARY OUTC
OMES™

• Innovation: We’re adaptable and agile. We seize unique opportunities, challenge traditional approaches and foster and environment of innovation and excellence.
• Sustainability: Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) is in our DNA. We make investments with positive environmental impact.
• Social Impact: We’re committed to improving our communities in a significant, measurable way with a goal of positively impacting 50,000 lives by 2030.
• Teamwork: We avoid bureaucracy and hierarchy. Our agile, diverse team works together to create a lasting positive impact for all our stakeholders.

CULTURE

• Celebrate success and learn from mistakes: We value and recognize the efforts and contributions of our team members. Accountable and generous, taking 100% of the responsibility while sharing the credit.
• We are leaders: We are transparent and lead with humility. We strive for openness and seek drama-free living. Politicians need not apply.
• The best idea wins: Flat and nimble. We welcome unconventional thinking and creative abrasion.
• Jam, not marmalade: We say it simply and directly.
• “The future ain’t what it used to be.” : We are committed to lifelong learning and development.
• We do well by doing good: We are committed to giving back and making a positive impact.
• Get stuff done We act efficiently and purposefully.
• “People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing.” : We value a positive work environment that encourages collaboration. Success is about achieving our goals and enjoying the journey.
• Team well-being: We support our team’s health and wellness.

DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Forum is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to accessible and inclusive employment practices. The firm believes that inclusivity and diversity are essential to building a high-performing team. Currently, 66% of Forum’s team members identify as women and/or visible minorities.

For more information about Forum Asset Management please visit the website: Forumam.com

THE LOCATION: TORONTO, ONTARIO

Forum is located at Forum House in Brookfield Place, East Podium, 2nd Floor, 181 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The city’s name comes from the Mohawk word Tkaronto, meaning “where there are trees standing in the water.” It sits on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Huron-Wendat peoples, and is home to diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. The land is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Williams Treaties with several Mississaugas and Chippewa communities.

As Canada’s largest city, Toronto has 2.8 million residents and welcomes 40 million visitors annually. It is one of the world’s most multicultural cities, offering a rich arts and culture scene, including the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, the Na-Me-Res Pow Wow, and the various Indigenous events that the city hosts. Institutions like the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto (NCCT) and Anishnawbe Health Toronto (AHT) provide cultural and healthcare support for Indigenous communities, while organizations like Indspire offer scholarships and bursaries for Indigenous students.

Toronto is also a hub for education, with major universities and colleges offering Indigenous programs and student support. For those seeking nature, the Toronto Islands—held sacred by the Mississaugas of the Credit—offer green spaces, beaches, and North America’s largest urban car-free community.