Student Data Engineer, Finance Transformation (Summer 2026, 8 Months)

OMERS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate firm in Toronto is looking for a student analyst to join their Oxford Finance Transformation team. The role involves working on projects related to data pipelines, process documentation, and supporting finance learning initiatives. Ideal candidates should be pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Engineering, possess strong SQL and Python skills, and be able to thrive in a collaborative team environment. The position offers competitive compensation based on experience.

Benefits

Growth and development opportunities

Networking opportunities

Participation in a student community

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
• Strong skills in SQL queries and Python.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project delivery with finance and technology teams.
• Build data pipelines and maintain the data warehouse.
• Support data governance initiatives across the organization.

Skills

SQL queries

Python

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Choose a workplace that empowers your impact.

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

We are a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager. We combine our capital with our capabilities to create real estate that strengthen economies and communities. By prioritizing people, partnerships and places, we generate meaningful returns for OMERS members, enhance value for our capital partners and create a brighter world for our customers.

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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The student analyst will be a key member of the Oxford Finance Transformation team and will play an integral role on our ongoing process, people, and technology improvement initiatives across the Global Finance & Technology team.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the delivery of projects by working closely with finance and technology professionals and external vendors.
• Build data pipelines in the data platform and assist maintaining the data warehouse.
• Adhere to the testing procedures, create test cases and perform System and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Assist in the preparation of data analysis, process documentation, and reporting.
• Support project management activities as required (project progress, status, and issues/risk tracking).
• Prepare and provide analytical insights on improvement opportunities within our project portfolio.
• Support our finance learning & development content creation, delivery and administration.
• Participate in ad hoc initiatives and special projects as required.
• Support Data Governance initiatives across the organization, standing up market best practices for framework in multiple areas.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering.
• Strong skills in writing and understanding SQL queries, Python; ETL and data warehousing concepts are assets.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
• Self-starter able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (required); Visio is an asset
• Knowledge on BI Tools tools is an asset
• Prior real estate experience and/or previous experience in a project-based environment is considered an asset

What’s in it for you

• A team that is ready to focus on your growth and development
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative and high-performing team
• Networking opportunities through interactions with different areas of our finance & technology teams
• Opportunity to be a part of the student community at Oxford & OMERS

This posting is for an existing vacancy. The expected salary range for this position is $50,700.00 - $70,200.00 per year, prorated based on the term of the contract.

You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan and our Long-term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.

Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate.

Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers 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.

Note: OMERS uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in the recruitment process.