Data Engineer, Data Integration & Performance Platform

OMERS; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pension plan organization in Toronto is looking for a Technical Analyst for Data Integration. In this role, you will develop data solutions, optimize reporting, and support analytics within a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science and experience with SQL and various programming languages, ensuring effective collaboration in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid work model requires in-office presence 4 days a week.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with programming languages like C#, Java, or Python.
• Ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain database objects.
• Design and deploy data pipelines to support analytics.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

C#

Python

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Power BI

ASP.NET

Job description

Overview

Choose a workplace that empowers your impact.

Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and experience. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best.

We are a purpose-driven, dynamic and sustainable pension plan. An industry leading global investor with teams in Toronto to London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. We embody the values of our 600,000+ members, placing their best interests at the heart of everything we do.

Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work.

Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us.

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This is your chance to launch your data engineering career with a dynamic team supporting OMERS Capital Markets, Total Portfolio Management, and Corporate Finance. You'll work alongside investment professionals to develop and maintain data solutions that power our pension promise. We welcome recent graduates and early-career professionals (

The official title within the team is Technical Analyst, Data Integration & Performance Platform

We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members. Our flexible hybrid work guideline requires teams to come to the office a minimum of 4 days per week.

What You\'ll Do

• Data Integration & Engineering:

  • Develop and maintain database objects (tables, stored procedures, functions).

  • Integratestructured and unstructured datainto investment data warehouses and BI solutions.

  • Design and deploydata pipelines and infrastructureto support analytics, reporting, and downstream systems.

• Reporting & Analytics Collaboration:

  • Build and optimize reports/dashboards usingSSRS, Power BI, or similar tools.

  • Partner with analysts to translate business needs intotechnical solutions(e.g., stored procedures, data models).

• Process Optimization & Automation:

  • Support, automate, and optimizeexisting data processes (ETL, scheduled jobs, workflows).

  • Troubleshoot data issues and improve system performance.

• Technical Development & Project Delivery:

  • Maintainweb applications (ASP.NET)and integrate data across financial platforms (e.g., CRD, Bloomberg).

  • Define requirements, implement system interfaces, and assist in workflow automation.

  • Implement controls and standardsfor data quality and application governance.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Support:

  • Provideuser supportfor applications, reports, and ad-hoc data requests.

  • Collaborate withinternal teams (IT, investments)andexternal vendorsto enhance systems.

What We're Looking For

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field.

• 1-5 years of experience or academic projects involving:

  • SQLand relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle).

  • Programming(C#, Java, Python, or similar).

  • Data analysis and problem-solving.

• Strong communication skills to bridge technical and business teams.

• Ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-Have Experience:

• Exposure tofinancial systems(CRD, Bloomberg, Calypso, Eagle Pace).

• Experience withGenerative AI tools(e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Midjourney, or similar).

• Familiarity withprompt engineeringandcontext optimizationfor AI-driven workflows.

• Ability to leverage AI forcontent generation, automation, or data analysis .

• Knowledge ofLLM fine-tuning, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), or AI-assisted developmentis a plus.

• Scripting (PowerShell, VBScript) orMicrosoft Power Platform(Power Apps/Automate).

• Web development (ASP.NET, JavaScript) or cloud data tools (Azure, AWS).

• Internships or projects infinancial data pipelines or BI solutions.

As one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the members we proudly serve.

From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.