Job Description

Why join us?
Are you looking to join a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 600,000 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.
The Pensions Project Delivery team is looking for a Delivery Lead to support Pension projects. Reporting to the Pensions Delivery Manager, you will be a member of the team enabling change and transformation across Pension initiatives. The Delivery Lead is responsible for supporting the planning, coordinating, and implementing initiatives. This person will work closely with the project team, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and will always demonstrate the OMERS vision and core values.
As a member of the Project Delivery team, you will:
Support the creation and execution of project kick-off materials, project plans and updates
Risk & Issue Management by proactively identifying, documenting and managing risks and issues with clear mitigation plans
Coordinate meetings, conduct regular project meetings, take meeting minutes, communicate action items to the team and assist to drive projects to successful resolution
A relationship-builder who will ask thoughtful questions, listen intently, and engage stakeholders, sponsors and executives in a way that builds trust and credibility
Track project progress and prepare regular status updates for the project team, sponsors and executive team as required
Support project governance processes
Develop additional project-specific presentations and status reports
Ensure project documentation is up-to-date and organized
Help to identify and implement process improvements to increase project efficiency and effectiveness
To succeed in this role, you have:
A university/college degree with a focus in management, operations, or equivalent practical experience
3+ years of project delivery experience with an ability to support multiple projects and changing priorities under tight deadlines with multiple stakeholders
Willingness to learn and take on new opportunities
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Hands on experience with JIRA, Confluence, MS Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and other project management tools
Ability to easily build rapport with others, including team members, peers, and executives
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively
Knowledge of pension plans, systems and processes is an asset
Project Management Professional (PMP)/Certified Scrum Master (CSM) is an asset
Our story:
Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canadas 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 childrens 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.