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

• Assisting with Canadian indirect tax compliance and reporting
• Overseeing timely remittance of tax payments (income tax and indirect tax)
• Working with Finance teams to provide indirect tax assistance on ongoing operating initiatives and respond to other indirect tax queries
• Providing ongoing support to the Investment Tax team on any indirect tax issues or risks arising on transactions
• As time permits, assisting with Enterprise-wide non-transaction tax projects or income tax compliance (as directed by senior team members)

To succeed in this role, you have:

• Enrolled in a college or university program in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce or related field
• Some knowledge of Finance and/or Tax principles preferred
• Ability to deliver sound results, while handling multiple priorities with competing deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down big projects into achievable components
• Ability to build relationships and work constructively with internal colleagues and stakeholders
• Demonstrates an ownership mindset and takes accountability for his/her responsibilities
• Demonstrates sound judgment

IMPORTANT: Application InstructionsTo ensure your application is submitted to our applicant tracking system accurately, please follow the instructions below.Please include all required documents (Resume, Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript, etc.) in one combined file. Your application may be submitted in PDF of Microsoft Word format.Please note that this opportunity is available or 4 Months OR 1 Year.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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