Student, QA Engineer (Winter 2027, 4 Months)

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field
• Some exposure to test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar frameworks is an asset
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines
• Aptitude to think out of the box and have good problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills and ability to share and exchange ideas with your team members and management
• High integrity and discretion to ensure the confidentiality of sensitive information
• Experience in Zephyr/JIRA application is an asset
• Knowledge and understanding of SQL and database concepts will be an asset
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI) is an asset
• Familiarity with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured) is an asset
• Eagerness to constantly learn and update your skills in our cross-platform environment, and you like to share knowledge with others
• An interest in coding / computer programming
• Prior experience with coding in JavaScript or Python is a plus but not mandatory
• Must be enrolled in a co-op program at a recognized post-secondary institution
• 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. In delivering on our pension promise, keeping us connected to our work and each other, our flexible hybrid work guideline requires teams to come in to the office 2+ days per week.
• 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.