Top Benefits
About the role
Investment Finance Co-op Student
Department: Investment Finance - Finance and Facilities
Type: Winter Co-op - January 2026 - August 2026 (8-month)
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
At OPTrust, paying pensions today, preserving pensions for tomorrow is our mission and business.
When you choose OPTrust, you join a team of smart, talented people who fuel our success and have a passion for pensions. Everyone at OPTrust – in Toronto, London and Sydney – makes a meaningful impact. Our culture is driven by team members with different backgrounds and perspectives creating an inclusive and fulfilling place to work for everyone. We work in a fast-paced environment, but we find time to have fun and give back to the community.
What OPTrust Offers Students
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Unique culture rooted in our core values – collaboration and teamwork; integrity; respect; flexibility; and excellence and continuous improvement
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A purpose-driven environment where we all work towards the common goal of paying pensions today and preserving pensions for tomorrow.
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A flexible, hybrid work mode.
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Professional development opportunities, social and networking events and learning initiatives including access to LinkedIn Learning and speaker series.
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Ongoing coaching and feedback to help you succeed, learn and much more!
About the Role
The Investment Finance (IF) team is responsible for accounting, reporting and disclosure of all investment portfolios at OPTrust. This team prepares audited financial statements and provides support to the Investment Division’s senior management team. Training will be provided on OPTrust procedures, systems and work processes. Students will also participate in OPTrust’s orientation and campus program.
What You’ll Do
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Assist IF team with daily, monthly and ad hoc accounting and reporting requirements.
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Work with internal and external business partners on special projects, including system integration and upgrades, along with project related validation and testing.
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Analyze results and disclosures to align with regulatory requirements and best practices.
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Support team in enhancing processes and reporting capabilities.
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Assist with drafting process documentation and process flow diagrams.
What You Bring
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A university student in their 3rd or 4th year of undergraduate or a graduate level Finance, Business, Accounting or a related program. Must be enrolled in a coop program to be considered.
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A self-motivated individual with effective communication skills and the ability to conduct themselves professionally when dealing with business partners.
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Windows OS knowledge and MS Office proficiency (especially Excel).
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Proven mathematical skills.
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Ability to prioritize according to workload.
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Attention to detail.
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Quick learner.
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Able to research solutions prior to escalating issues.
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Exemplify OPTrust’s values: collaboration and teamwork, integrity, respect, flexibility, excellence, and continuous improvement.
Serving a membership as diverse as ours and investing in a global market means cultivating an environment that embraces inclusion, diversity, and equity in everything we do. OPTrust is an organization engaged in building on our unique and diverse strengths. We know a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, gender identities and perspectives are critical to achieving our shared goals.
If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please send a message to
, or discuss your needs with the Talent Acquisition Consultant during the telephone screening. We will do our best to work with you and provide appropriate accommodation.
As an organization we’re seeking ways to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Call to Action 92. We are working with the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business to build bridges with Indigenous communities and partners, and we have created an employee-led Reconciliation Working Group that will work with Indigenous experts to identify a path to reconciliation for our organization.
We thank all interested applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
About OPTRUST
OPTrust, officially the OPSEU Pension Trust , manages the OPSEU Pension Plan which is one of Canada’s largest pension plans.It is subject to the rules and regulations governing pension plans in Ontario and Canada, including the Pension Benefits Act (Ontario) and the Income Tax Act (Canada).
Top Benefits
About the role
Investment Finance Co-op Student
Department: Investment Finance - Finance and Facilities
Type: Winter Co-op - January 2026 - August 2026 (8-month)
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
At OPTrust, paying pensions today, preserving pensions for tomorrow is our mission and business.
When you choose OPTrust, you join a team of smart, talented people who fuel our success and have a passion for pensions. Everyone at OPTrust – in Toronto, London and Sydney – makes a meaningful impact. Our culture is driven by team members with different backgrounds and perspectives creating an inclusive and fulfilling place to work for everyone. We work in a fast-paced environment, but we find time to have fun and give back to the community.
What OPTrust Offers Students
-
Unique culture rooted in our core values – collaboration and teamwork; integrity; respect; flexibility; and excellence and continuous improvement
-
A purpose-driven environment where we all work towards the common goal of paying pensions today and preserving pensions for tomorrow.
-
A flexible, hybrid work mode.
-
Professional development opportunities, social and networking events and learning initiatives including access to LinkedIn Learning and speaker series.
-
Ongoing coaching and feedback to help you succeed, learn and much more!
About the Role
The Investment Finance (IF) team is responsible for accounting, reporting and disclosure of all investment portfolios at OPTrust. This team prepares audited financial statements and provides support to the Investment Division’s senior management team. Training will be provided on OPTrust procedures, systems and work processes. Students will also participate in OPTrust’s orientation and campus program.
What You’ll Do
-
Assist IF team with daily, monthly and ad hoc accounting and reporting requirements.
-
Work with internal and external business partners on special projects, including system integration and upgrades, along with project related validation and testing.
-
Analyze results and disclosures to align with regulatory requirements and best practices.
-
Support team in enhancing processes and reporting capabilities.
-
Assist with drafting process documentation and process flow diagrams.
What You Bring
-
A university student in their 3rd or 4th year of undergraduate or a graduate level Finance, Business, Accounting or a related program. Must be enrolled in a coop program to be considered.
-
A self-motivated individual with effective communication skills and the ability to conduct themselves professionally when dealing with business partners.
-
Windows OS knowledge and MS Office proficiency (especially Excel).
-
Proven mathematical skills.
-
Ability to prioritize according to workload.
-
Attention to detail.
-
Quick learner.
-
Able to research solutions prior to escalating issues.
-
Exemplify OPTrust’s values: collaboration and teamwork, integrity, respect, flexibility, excellence, and continuous improvement.
Serving a membership as diverse as ours and investing in a global market means cultivating an environment that embraces inclusion, diversity, and equity in everything we do. OPTrust is an organization engaged in building on our unique and diverse strengths. We know a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, gender identities and perspectives are critical to achieving our shared goals.
If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please send a message to
, or discuss your needs with the Talent Acquisition Consultant during the telephone screening. We will do our best to work with you and provide appropriate accommodation.
As an organization we’re seeking ways to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Call to Action 92. We are working with the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business to build bridges with Indigenous communities and partners, and we have created an employee-led Reconciliation Working Group that will work with Indigenous experts to identify a path to reconciliation for our organization.
We thank all interested applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
About OPTRUST
OPTrust, officially the OPSEU Pension Trust , manages the OPSEU Pension Plan which is one of Canada’s largest pension plans.It is subject to the rules and regulations governing pension plans in Ontario and Canada, including the Pension Benefits Act (Ontario) and the Income Tax Act (Canada).