Why join us?

Are you looking to join a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 500,000 members and is an industry leading global investor? If so, we would love to tell you our story.

At OMERS we put our people first and are proud to embrace the diversity of thought and leadership that comes from having locations in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. Our culture is truly one of a kind. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live with an ever-constant eye to the global investment markets.

We encourage continuous learning and you will be working with many skilled developers with a wealth of experience to guide you. Your work will be meaningful and help drive OMERS further into the future.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:

• Assist with the full-cycle accounting process through the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations;
• Assist with the preparation of performance calculations, schedules and reports requested by senior management, Investment Operations and Corporate Financial Reporting;
• Provide support on financial reporting and analytics for the assigned portfolio;
• Assist with transaction execution, ensuring accurate preparation of project funding requests in accordance with approved commitments, wire instructions, and other assigned tasks;
• Assist in accounting research and finance projects;
• Assist with the development and implementation of budgets and forecasts;
• Assist with the investment accounting system implementation project;
• Prepare year-end financial statements for tax and corporate filing purposes;
• Assist with tax filings when required; and
• Participate in special projects or duties, as required
  

To succeed in this role, you:

• Working towards a business degree in Accounting or Finance;
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (i.e. IFRS, Pension Accounting, etc);
• Investment Accounting experience, and knowledge of consolidation, intercompany, and foreign currency accounting principles, are an asset;
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel;
• Excellent analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• A strong team player able to operate in a fast-paced environment with numerous priorities and deadlines with effective organization time management skills; and

What’s in it for you

• A team that is ready to focus on your growth and development
• Continuous learning across different areas of the business
• Opportunity to be part of the student community at OMERS & Oxford
• An orientation program to set you up for success during your work term!
• Networking and educational session with different leaders across the business
  

IMPORTANT: Application Instructions

Please include all required documents (Resume, Cover Letter, and Unofficial Transcript) in one combined file. Your application may be submitted in PDF of Microsoft Word format.

As part of the recruitment process, we will be asking successful applicants to join us for an optional in-person networking event on Tuesday May 16th. If you are not able to attend, your application will still be carefully reviewed.

Our story:

Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $128.6 CAD billion in net assets as of December 31, 2023. OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with more than 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members. OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children’s aid societies across Ontario. Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers. OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe – serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate.

OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.