Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS)

The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) is a Canadian public pension fund established in 1962 to provide retirement benefits to municipal employees in Ontario. As a defined benefit plan, OMERS ensures a stable and predictable income for its members upon retirement. The fund serves nearly 640,000 active and retired members, including municipal workers, firefighters, police officers, and other public sector employees.

OMERS manages a diversified global investment portfolio, encompassing public equities, fixed income, real estate, infrastructure, and private equity. Through its investment arms—OMERS Infrastructure, OMERS Private Equity, and OMERS Ventures—the fund seeks long-term, sustainable returns to meet its pension obligations. As of December 31, 2024, OMERS reported net assets of $138.2 billion CAD.

Headquartered in Toronto, OMERS maintains a global presence with offices in New York, London, and Sydney, among other locations. The organization is committed to responsible investing, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into its investment decisions to ensure long-term value creation for its members.