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Change doesn’t wait for the new year; your next role could start now. Take a look at what’s open this month: Toronto • Executive Assistant, Private Capital: https://lnkd.in/eZzgDEdT • Project Manager, Project Delivery: https://lnkd.in/espQ9R5R • Associate Director, Business Continuity Program: https://lnkd.in/eVn4Tz8p • Associate Director, Investment Risk Management: https://lnkd.in/e2MfVupr London •Associate Director, Legal, Strategic Partnerships - Infrastructure: https://lnkd.in/e82WaDyt Let’s finish the year strong – together. #EmpowerYourImpact

Congratulations to our Chief Human Resources Officer, Dr. Nancy Nazer, on being named one of HRD Canada Magazine’s Global 100 Top HR Executives and Leaders!   This recognition reflects Nancy’s outstanding dedication, vision, and leadership in driving impact through our organization’s People Strategy.   We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement and grateful for the positive impact Nancy has on our workplace and the 640,000+ members and families we serve.   Curious about what drives a people-first strategy? Check out Nancy’s thoughts below ⬇️

How can investors accelerate the transition to a more resilient future? This was one of the central questions at COP30 Brazil, where OMERS joined global investors, policymakers, and sustainability leaders to explore actionable solutions. Michael Kelly and Katharine Preston participated in panels and forums hosted by the Milken Institute, Investor Leadership Network, Principles for Responsible Investment and TED Countdown House and shared their perspective on a range of topics including: ⏹️The pace required to modernize and expand infrastructure for a low-carbon future  ⏹️Pathways to unlocking capital for climate solutions  ⏹️The critical role of collaboration in achieving global sustainability goals See below for Michael and Katharine’s key reflections ⬇️

What happens when technology starts to look – and act – almost like us? This is the basis of the uncanny valley phenomenon; an unsettling feeling when “human-like” robots or digital AI assistants appear almost human, but not quite.  As organizations invest in these lifelike technologies, understanding this response could become a business consideration for those with products they hope to sell.  Learn more about the tech and psychology behind it from our SVP of Enterprise Governance and Technology, Blair Radbourne, in our latest The Relatable Economist piece.

At our inaugural Women’s Forum, we asked 175 women what power meant to them – and every answer was unique.  💡 Our guest speaker, Diana Matheson, co-founder of Canada's Women's Northern Super League, shared that power means intentionally embracing leadership and using her platform to inspire others. 💡Our Chief Human Resources Officer, Nancy Nazer, Ph.D. ICD. reminded us that “this room is power,” and that harnessing your strengths is your superpower. Co-chair of the Women in Investments ERG, Shafak Khanani, highlighted the rise of women in the investment space over the last 10 years and was inspired by the turnout from the event and attendees’ definitions of power. Thank you to everyone in the Women’s ERG for hosting such a meaningful event filled with thoughtful discussions – and these conversations won’t stop here.  We’ve formally launched a Women in Investments ERG dedicated to fostering connection, advancing inclusion, and supporting professional growth. 

Institutional asset owners recognize climate considerations as an important part of assessing risk and opportunity in investment decision-making. But how are these considerations being implemented? To answer this, CREO, in collaboration with the Investor Leadership Network, One Planet Sovereign Wealth Funds, and the Milken Institute, interviewed 14 institutional asset owners. The resulting paper explores how these organizations integrate climate into governance, strategy, workflows, and decision-making, and shares 12 key takeaways. We’re proud to have contributed our perspective to this forward-thinking paper and encourage you to read it here: https://lnkd.in/etA4PZ9K

What happens when 103 top business students from across Canada tackle a valuation case? You get a glimpse into the future of our industry. At this year’s BV Challenge, hosted by the Chartered Business Valuators Institute (CBV Institute), 30 teams from 18 leading Canadian business schools pitched their strategies to a panel of judges, including Curtis Boesche, CBV, CPA, Manager, Investment Finance & Valuations at OMERS. As a proud sponsor of this event, we saw firsthand the creativity and professionalism these students brought to the table.  Congratulations to Maya Bezubiak, Allan Solomon and Cainwyn Clark from the University of Alberta for first place, and to the teams from the University of Toronto and University of Calgary for finishing second and third, respectively.