Student, Information Management & Data Governance (Fall 2026, 8 Months)

OMERS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,700 - 70,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Award

Group benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

OMERS, a leading pension plan, is seeking a Student Analyst, Information Management in Toronto, Ontario. This dynamic position involves supporting information governance practices and engaging with Microsoft 365 tools. Ideal candidates will be enrolled in relevant programs, possess strong communication skills, and show a keen interest in information management and data governance. The position offers a salary range of $50,700 to $70,200 annually, along with potential incentives and group benefits.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant program such as Library and Information Science, IT, Law, or Business.
• Strong written communication skills to summarize and present information.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support design of SharePoint content management structures.
• Assist in developing training materials related to Information Management.
• Contribute to documenting information management procedures.

Skills

Written communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Interest in information management

Education

Currently enrolled in Library and Information Science or related program

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Power Automate

Power BI

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 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.

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OMERS is seeking a Student Analyst, Information Management to join the Value Management, Risk and Governance team within Data and Technology.

As a Student Analyst, Information Management, this role will provide support the team’s efforts to modernize information governance practices and enable compliance with records management and data retention standards across the organization. This is a learning-focused role that offers exposure to enterprise information management, policy implementation, and Microsoft 365 governance.

Key Responsibilities

• With guidance and mentorship from the team, you will:
• Support the design of SharePoint content management structures (information architectures) that enable the application of Microsoft Purview retention labels to support automated retention and disposal
• Assist in developing, updating, and organizing training materials, guidance, and best practices related to Information and Records Management
• Contribute to documenting information management procedures and technical guidance in a clear and structured manner
• Support business-as-usual activities, including records disposition reviews, Records Management intake requests for SharePoint, and annual site attestations
• Explore and research opportunities to responsibly leverage AI and automation to improve process efficiency and documentation quality

Your Opportunity

• Build a foundational understanding of enterprise information governance, records management, and data governance
• Gain hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, including SharePoint Information Architecture and Retention Management
• Practice strong written and verbal communication skills by translating complex concepts into clear, user-friendly guidance
• Learn how large organizations manage information risk and compliance requirements
• Work closely with cross-functional partners including Technology, Risk, Privacy, Cybersecurity, Compliance, and business teams

What We’re Looking For

• Currently enrolled in a program in Library and Information Science, Archives, Information Technology, Law, or Business
• An interest in information management, records management, data governance, or compliance
• Strong written communication skills and an ability to summarize, organize, and present information clearly
• A willingness to learn, ask questions, take initiative, and personal accountability for deliverables
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Power Automate, Power Bi) is an asset
• Coursework or exposure to records management, retention, privacy, or information governance concepts is an asset

Additional Details

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.

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.