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ABOUT UPP

UPP is the first pension plan of its kind in Ontario’s university sector, proudly serving over 37,000 members across four universities and 12 affiliate organizations. Our purpose is to bring greater retirement peace of mind to the university sector by investing with integrity and serving members with care. As a sector-wide plan designed for growth, our doors are open to all Ontario universities.

Together, we’re a team of progressive thinkers and agile doers operating within a fast-paced culture of collaboration and respect. We believe in bringing smart and capable people together to create, solve and grow with a clear shared vision and values of integrity, inclusivity, ingenuity, and impact.

Our culture is intentionally welcoming and purposefully rooted in equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation (EDIR). We believe diverse teams, perspectives, and lived experiences contribute to better decisions and a better workplace.

As a long-term investor, we recognize that environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) factors support risk management and value creation. As stated in our Responsible Investing Policy, we are committed to incorporating ESG considerations into our investment management activities and we collaborate with other industry participants in the promotion of a sustainable economy and society.

Join us in building a bright future for our members, our organization, and each other.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are actively looking for an Intern Analyst, Data & Technology, to join our team in Fall 2023, for a 4-month internship (September 2023 – December 2023). This role will be part of a growing and dynamic Data & Technology team, reporting to the Associate Director. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting various technical challenges, IT architecture, automation, documentation & research projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a student to gain valuable work experience in a fast-growing, dynamic environment while being a part of a new pension plan.

UPP is based in Toronto’s financial district and has a hybrid work model (minimum 2 days / week in office).

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Helping customers solve their technical challenges by troubleshooting systems, platforms, and applications
• Helping maintain our IT architecture and security compliance programs across platforms
• Identify opportunities to optimize existing processes leveraging productivity tools and automation
• Documentation of system level designs based on capabilities
• Researching new technology trends and building proof-of-concepts for automation and analytical solutions
• Special project assignments

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Math, or related program. Current students must have completed their second year of studies. Good time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills and self-starter drive
• Experience in working with technical teams and business teams
• Solid operating system and networking knowledge
• Academic and/or industry experience with one or more modern programming languages (Python, JavaScript, C#, Java) and developing software solutions.
• Experience with basic data querying (SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Cloud Development (Azure, GCP, AWS)
• Knowledge of applied Data Science (AI/ML)
• Prior internship experience in a related role

ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrated ability to manage the ambiguity and shifting work demands inherent in a start-up environment
• An ambitious self-starter and collaborative team player and who brings a positive can-do, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude in a highly entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment
• Resourceful and persistent in gathering and assessing information with the ability to quickly assimilate knowledge
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• High degree of professionalism and integrity
• Alignment with UPP’s desire to be a leader in Responsible Investing, ESG, and climate change.

LIFE AT UPP

Do work that matters. We are duty-bound to serve our members’ interests, and it’s a responsibility we don’t take lightly. That’s why we’ve ingrained sustainability in our work from day one—to ensure our members have a resilient future to retire into, both today and for generations to come.

Stronger together. Collaboration is how UPP was born, and it’s how we work with each other and our partners day in, day out. No one at UPP is just a number (even if they are excellent at math) and every win is a shared win.

Grow every day. You’ll have the opportunity to work on unique, once-in-a-career projects that maximize your skill set and probably teach you some new ones—at any stage in your career.

Prioritize wellness. At UPP, wellness takes many forms. Ultimately, it’s about ensuring our people are cared for in the ways that matter to them. Examples of benefits that our Early Talent Program includes are:

• Supportive and welcoming onboarding through the UPP Buddy Program
• Free snacks and beverages (coffee, tea, and flavored water) in the office
• Monthly social events
• Paid holidays
• Slowdown periods and Mental Health Days

UPP enthusiastically welcomes people with all abilities, backgrounds and lived experiences to our workplace and is committed to being a diverse, inclusive, and equitable employer.