Job Description

Are you looking to join a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 550,000 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 leaders with a wealth of experience to guide you. Your work will be meaningful and help drive OMERS further into the future.

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Application Developer to join our Automation team in Toronto. In this role, you will help the Automation team build and maintain automation related processes and applications to support the many different business teams across OMERS. Depending on the applications and projects you work on, this role could also include designing user interface, performing testing, fixing bugs and resolving incidents.

As a best-in-class real estate organization, OMERS is focused on enhancing operational scalability to continue its growth trajectory. We strive to enable our teams to deliver more effectively, increase business agility and a better overall work experience for all OMERS employees, and we believe this will be enabled by a range of key technology capabilities.

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is one of the technologies leveraged, and a key capability that we believe will support our business transformations in making our teams more scalable through process automation and digitization, and enable them to focus on more value-add activities by automating high volume and repetitive manual tasks in our business processes.

You will be a key member of an engaged, high-reaching team\xe2\x80\x94part of a world-class, winning culture that prioritizes people development and focuses on long-term growth. We take great pride in leading the industry by earning respect through every interaction, every day. We go above and beyond to protect and grow relationships by anticipating needs, being honest and considerate, and valuing customers as genuine partners.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:
Supporting the creation of design documents and participate in workshops across business and technology teams

Development of automations or enhancements to existing automations using a range of modern platforms

Creation of test scripts and testing of automations aligned with agile methodologies

Creation of all necessary documentation in support of the development lifecycle

Identify and communicate technical problems, processes, and solutions

To succeed in this role, you have:
Working towards completion of an undergraduate degree with a concentration in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar program

Strong command and experience in developing software solutions using core programming concepts and best practices

Demonstrated experience with understanding business requirements and coordinating with team members

Have experience in one or more of the following technologies:
C# (must have)

SQL

JavaScript

GitHub, Azure DevOps or UiPath experience will be considered as an asset

Cloud-based applications/platforms (eg. Azure, Microsoft Power Platform)

ASP.NET

Comfortable working in a fast paced environment with an appetite to quickly adopt and learn new technologies

Strong Understanding of Agile development and SDLC Methodologies

Experience analyzing the issue to find the root cause and troubleshooting incidents

Self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a high level of attention to detail Self-motivated, able to manage time, and work with minimal supervision

Experience in project planning and coordination

Experience with workflow analysis and design

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and accurately (both verbal and written) Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Embrace collaborative sharing of knowledge within a team environment

Display an interest in the introduction of new ideas, original and creative thinking

What\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $124 billion in net assets as at December 31, 2022. 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.