Director, Residential Leasing

Forum Asset Management - Director, Leasing

Location: In-Office, 181 Bay Street, Toronto

Work Schedule: Full-time, in-office (5 days/week)

About Forum:

Delivering Extraordinary Outcomes through Investment.

Forum Asset Management is a North American investor, developer, and asset manager with a 28-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 Accommodation (PBSA) in Canada. Our open-ended Real Estate Income and Impact Fund (REIIF) is now over $2.4 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 urban markets.

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.

Forum is a values-led, high-performance organization. We embrace agility and innovation, and we strive to foster a team culture grounded in integrity, collaboration, humility, and results.

Position Overview:

The Director of Leasing will lead the leasing strategy, execution, and performance management of the firm's real estate portfolio. This role requires a strong analytical mindset combined with deep market knowledge and relationship-building capabilities. The individual will oversee leasing activities across the entire portfolio, ensuring maximum occupancy, rental income growth, and alignment with the firm's long-term asset management strategies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Leasing & Portfolio Performance

• Develop and execute leasing strategies to achieve or exceed occupancy, rent growth, and absorption targets.
• Monitor market trends, competitor performance, and tenant demand to adjust strategy proactively.
• Partner with acquisitions and asset management teams to evaluate leasing risk and upside in underwriting new investments.

Analytical & Financial Oversight

• Conduct lease modeling, scenario analysis, and sensitivity testing to support leasing decisions.
• Oversee rent rolls, vacancy reports, and market analytics, producing actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with finance to assess the impact of leasing activity on asset valuations and investment returns.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• In certain situations, manage leasing professionals and external brokerage teams to drive accountability and results.
• Work closely with property management, development, and construction teams to align leasing with operational and capital initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members, fostering professional development and analytical rigor.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field (MBA or MSRE preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive leasing experience in real estate, with a strong record of closing
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage internal teams and external partners & brokers.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

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