Intern, Data Engineering (Summer 2026)

Forum Asset Management – Intern, Software Development (Summer 2026)

Location: In-Office, 181 Bay Street, Toronto

Work Schedule: Full-time, in-office (5 days/week) from June 1, 2026 - August 28, 2026

About Forum:

Delivering Extraordinary Outcomes™ through Investment.

Forum Asset Management is a North American investor, developer, and asset manager with a 29-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.

Position Overview:

Forum Asset Management is looking for a Data Engineer Intern to help build and scale Forum’s enterprise data platform using modern cloud technologies.

You’ll work on ingesting, transforming, and organizing data from a variety of sources to support analytics, reporting, and AI-driven initiatives. This role is ideal for someone interested in the full data lifecycle - from raw data to business insights.
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This is a hands-on, in-office role with exposure to real-world data challenges in investment management and real estate. This posting is for an existing vacancy at Forum.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in building and maintaining data pipelines (ETL/ELT)
  
• Ingest and clean data from internal and external sources
  
• Support development of data models and structured datasets
  
• Work with Azure tools such as Data Factory, Synapse, or Fabric
  
• Help optimize data workflows for performance and reliability
  
• Collaborate with software developers and business teams on data needs

Candidate Profile:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
  
• Proficiency in Python and/or SQL
  
• Understanding of data structures and basic data modeling concepts
  
• Interest in data engineering, analytics, or big data systems
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Familiarity with ETL pipelines or data processing tools
• Interest in AI/ML or working with large datasets

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 recruiting@forumam.com