Job Description

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.OMERS Global Communications Team is responsible for bringing our visual brand to life across the globe. Working on the Global Communications Design & Content team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have the ability to create a variety of digital and print materials for the OMERS brand. These will include marketing and communications collateral, brand templates, event materials, infographics, editorial designs, and presentations. If you have a passion for design and strive to create striking design solutions, you may be a great fit for our growing team.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.Job responsibilities:Developing and maintaining a consistent brand presence across marketing, creative and digital channels.Participating in collaborative ideation sessions with the Global Communications team and our key stakeholders to develop insightful and striking design solutions.Engaging in giving and receiving productive design feedback.Articulating your design thinking and solutions in presentations, workshops, and sessions.Balancing a variety of projects, delivering against tight deadlines during busier seasons.Influencing and developing brand guidelines and assets, such as templates, presentation decks and reports.Apply if you\xe2\x80\x99re:Enrolled in your third or fourth year of study. Preferred programs of study include: Media Production (Radio & Television), Media Arts, Graphic Communication Management, Image Arts, Professional Communication.Hard-working and self-motivated with a positive attitude and excellent verbal and written communication skills.Able to show samples of work/ have a portfolio demonstrating compelling visual, interactive and graphic design skills.Comfortable using Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint and InDesign.Comfortable with communicating your design thinking/process.Any of the following skills are also an asset: video editing, motion graphics, web design and Illustration.Application requirements:Please provide three to five samples as part of your portfolio.What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you: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.Continuous learning across different areas of the business.Part of a team that is ready to focus on your growth and development.Our story:Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 \xe2\x80\x93 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.

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