OMERS and Oxford Properties are proud to be ranked in the Top 10 Best Workplaces™ in Canada!
In a competitive field of major Canadian companies, OMERS and Oxford have been recognized as #7 on this year’s Best Workplaces™ list compiled by the Great Place To Work® Institute. This is the first year that OMERS and Oxford have been in the Top 10 Best Workplaces in Canada and the fourth year they have earned a spot in the Top 50 list.
This recognition underscores OMERS commitment to fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive work environment for its people. Enthusiasm for this employer environment is clear with 91% of our valued people confirming OMERS and Oxford are great places to work compared with 60% of employees at a typical Canadian organization.
"Being ranked among the Top 10 Best Workplaces in Canada is a testament to the dedication, talent, and passion of all those who make up OMERS and Oxford globally. People are at the heart of everything we do, and it is their unwavering commitment and enthusiasm that drive our success,” said OMERS President and CEO Blake Hutcheson. “We are privileged to serve OMERS members and to support communities across Ontario, and it is our dedicated employees who ensure we do so with excellence every day. Their belief in our purpose and their collaboration and innovation are what make OMERS a great place to work. This recognition is humbling and a true reflection of their hard work and a culture that values inclusivity, wellbeing, development, and support at every level."
OMERS and Oxford’s inclusive benefits and wellness offering, commitment to purpose, learning programs, and innovative career and leadership development were all highlighted by Best Workplaces™ in Canada.
"How organizations show up for their people matters. At OMERS and Oxford, we are deeply committed to fostering a people-first and purpose-driven culture where your impact is our impact,” said Dr. Nancy Nazer, OMERS Chief Human Resources Officer. “This remarkable achievement is the result of an executive team that lives our values, people leaders who embrace their role and an HR function driven by data and committed to curating a personalized experience that empowers employees regardless of role, region or career stage."
The rankings reflect the workplace quality and consistency across all teams and roles, based on the Great Place To Work® Trust Index™ survey. The Trust Index™ measures trust in leadership, colleague camaraderie, and company loyalty. It also focuses on inclusivity and equity in our culture.
Full details of OMERS and Oxford’s ranking can be found here.
Want to empower your impact? If you are interested in joining OMERS and Oxford and working at one of the Best Workplaces in Canada please visit our careers page and explore current opportunities.
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Don Peat
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About OMERS
OMERS is a jointly sponsored, defined benefit pension plan, with 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and almost 640,000 active, deferred and retired members. Our members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children’s aid societies across Ontario. OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe – serving members and employers, and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in government bonds, public and private credit, public and private equities, infrastructure and real estate.