About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship position for the Winter 2027 term. You will work on-site at our Toronto head office, supporting the tax team with compliance, reporting, and various project-based tasks.
What you'll do#
- Assist with Canadian indirect tax compliance and reporting.
- Oversee the timely remittance of income and indirect tax payments.
- Collaborate with Finance teams to provide indirect tax assistance on operating initiatives and answer tax-related queries.
- Support the Investment Tax team by identifying indirect tax issues or risks on transactions.
- Help with enterprise-wide non-transaction tax projects or income tax compliance as directed by senior team members.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a college or university program in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, or a related field.
- Some knowledge of Finance or Tax principles is preferred.
- Ability to deliver results while managing competing deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving skills, specifically the ability to break down large projects into manageable components.
- Ability to build relationships and work constructively with internal colleagues and stakeholders.
- An ownership mindset with a focus on accountability and sound judgment.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
- Term: Winter 2027 (4 months)
- Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Compensation: $44,850.00 to $56,550.00 per year, prorated based on contract term. You may be eligible for an annual incentive award and participation in group benefits and retirement plans.
About OMERS
OMERS is a defined benefit pension plan based in Toronto. It manages assets for over half a million active and retired employees of Ontario municipalities, police, and fire departments. The organization operates globally with offices in cities including London, New York, and Singapore. It was founded in 1962 and employs nearly 1,700 people.
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