Student, Economic Research (Winter 2027, 8 Months)

OMERS / Oxford Properties Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

OMERS / Oxford Properties Group in Toronto is seeking a student with a focus on Economics or Business to join the Economic Research team. You will support country analysis, maintain databases and tools, and help monitor and report on economic and financial developments.

The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with a team, often under higher pressure periods. A related degree pursuit is required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a masters or undergraduate degree in Economics or Business.
• Knowledge of economics and understanding of the financial sector.
• Experience using Bloomberg and Microsoft Office.
• Experience working in a research assistant role.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Self-starter with ability to work constructively within a team and perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Help expand our country analysis capabilities and coverage.
• Maintain databases, PowerPoint presentations, internal websites, and analytical tools.
• Monitor, analyze and produce research on economic and financial developments.
• Assist in the preparation of internal and external reports, including collecting, organizing and analyzing information from a variety of sources.
• Provide research assistance as needed to Economic Research team.
• Ad hoc research projects.

Skills

Economic analysis

Research assistance

Communication skills

Education

Economics or Business degree (pursuing)

Tools

Bloomberg

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 665,000 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. Know someone at OMERS or Oxford Properties? Great! If you're referred, have them submit your name through Workday first. Then, watch for a unique link in your email to apply.

Within the framework of authorized policies, approved budgets and operating goals:

Responsibilities

• Help expand our country analysis capabilities and coverage
• Maintain databases, PowerPoint presentations, internal websites, and analytical tools
• Monitor, analyze and produce research on economic and financial developments
• Assist in the preparation of internal and external reports, including collecting, organizing and analyzing information from a variety of sources
• Provide research assistance as needed to Economic Research team
• Ad hoc research projects

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Pursuing a masters or undergraduate degree in Economics or Business
• Knowledge of economics and understanding of the financial sector
• Experience using Bloomberg and Microsoft Office
• Experience working in a research assistant role
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Self-starter with ability to work constructively within a team and perform effectively in periodic, higher pressure situations.

The expected salary range for this position is $66,300.00 - $87,750.00 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.

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.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used to support certain stages of the OMERS recruitment process. While AI assists us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain central to our candidate experience.

We're committed to: We are passionate about inclusion and advocate for I&D across our network of employees, members and partners We are proud of our commitment to developing a best in class approach to complete wellness for our employees and members We invest in our people, providing them with opportunities so they can develop and grow