About the Role
Forum Asset Management is seeking a Data Engineer Intern to contribute to building and scaling the company's enterprise data platform using modern cloud technologies. The intern will work on ingesting, transforming, and organizing data from various sources to support analytics, reporting, and AI-driven initiatives, gaining exposure to the full data lifecycle in investment management and real estate.
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
Requirements
- 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
Skills
- Python
- SQL
- Data structures
- Data modeling
- Azure Data Factory
- Azure Synapse
- Azure Fabric
- ETL pipelines
- Data processing tools
- AI/ML
- Big data systems
Location
- In-Office, 181 Bay Street, Toronto
Work Type
- Full-time
- In-office
- 8-month OR 4-month
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
Salary/Compensations
- $900/week CAD
Benefits
- Compensation
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Diverse & Inclusive Team
- Quarterly All Teams
- Lunch & Learns
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- 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
