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 are looking for a highly motivated Strategy and Planning Lead to join our Data & Technology team in Toronto. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategy & Planning you will collaborate on the design and lead the execution of Data & Technology’s strategic planning. You will also act as a change agent and business agility champion, establishing effective relationships and working collaboratively across Data & Technology teams, business teams and external partners. You will educate employees at all levels on strategy and planning best practices, providing them with the tools and guardrails needed to maximize their individual and team impacts.

Working with the Senior Manager, you will rollout Data & Technology’s refreshed approach to strategic planning and work with the Data & Technology leaders on continuously aligning their strategies to an overall integrated plan. You will own the strategy map as well as guide teams, business leaders and executives to incorporate agility at the intersection of their business planning and execution.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:
Refining and aligning a strategy and operational plan for Data & Technology aligned to OMERS priorities

Supporting the evolution of the Data & Technology strategic planning approach from an annual plan to a 24-month horizon

Researching and proposing new strategic considerations in the context of digital, data, and financial services

Supporting the Data & Technology strategic planning process and execution of the strategic plan, which has a significant impact on the department and the broader OMERS organization

Supporting the translat ion of OMERS and Data & Technology strategic priorities into relevant and actionable outcomes

Establishing yourself as a go-to subject matter expert at OMERS in strategy

Developing and monitoring key success factors to track the qualitative and quantitative impact of strateg ic planning and process changes

Regularly capturing feedback and revis ing plan/materials as required

Demonstrating a solid understanding and background with business agility/agile concepts

To succeed in this role, you have:
A minimum 4 -6 years of work experience in strategy and planning roles with measurable results

Strong collaboration skills, are a great teammate, and proactive individual contributor

Ability to identify key business drivers and associate the target outcomes and value to craft good storytelling

Prior experience working in Agile teams and an a bility to act as a change agent

Strong experience in innovative, multi-channel adoption and engagement techniques, with a focus on agility

A c onsistent track record in relationship-building and gaining consensus for new programs and initiatives

Outstanding communication, presentation and facilitation skills , preferably with executive audiences

Certified SAFe ® 4 Program Consultant (SPC ) nice to have

Our story:
Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $105 billion in net assets as at December 31, 2020. OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with 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.