You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
Job Description:
Location: Hybrid – 1 day per week in downtown Montreal office
Make an Impact Where It Matters Most
At Sun Life, clients are at the heart of everything we do, and as a licensed Retirement Consultant, you’ll play a front‑line role in helping them feel confident about what’s next. On our Client Solutions team, you’ll connect with Sun Life clients by phone, listen closely to their goals, and deliver tailored retirement recommendations that fit their stage of life.
This is more than a sales role. It’s about building trust, simplifying complex financial choices, and making a real difference in people’s lives every day.
What you’ll do
Build meaningful relationships with Group Retirement Savings plan members through proactive outreach
Guide clients through retirement planning conversations, helping them understand their options and feel confident in their decisions
Provide personalized financial advice aligned to each client’s goals, life stage, and needs
Translate complex financial concepts into simple, relatable guidance
Stay curious and continuously learn, keeping up to date on products, tools, and industry trends
Contribute to a supportive, high-performing team where success is shared and celebrated
Why this role is special: This role is focused on supporting and advising existing Sun Life clients, allowing you to build meaningful relationships without the need for cold calling or new client prospecting.
What you bring
We’re looking for people who are curious, driven, and care about making a difference.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, you connect easily and authentically
A natural ability to listen, understand, and guide others
Self motivated and can work independently
Minimum of 1-3 years of related sales experience in the financial services industry is preferred.
Confidence to ask questions and uncover client needs
A growth mindset: you’re motivated to learn and improve
Experience in sales or financial services is an asset, but not required
Bilingual (French & English, both oral and written) is required for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking Clients or internal partners across Canada and worldwide
Valid and active Life Insurance License (LLQP) or Insurance of person license in Quebec (PQAP) or mutual fund license (or willingness to obtain. We’ll support you!)
Candidates who do not currently hold LLQP/1a may still be considered; if selected, you must obtain the LLQP/1a within 3 months of your start date.
Assets
Experience selling wealth products over the phone
Completion of a college or university degree
Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation or Financial planner designation (IQPF)
Canadian Securities Course (CSC)
Canadian Investment Fund Course (IFIC)
Why Join Sun Life
Career growth & development – clear pathways and ongoing learning
Flexibility & wellbeing – hybrid work and programs that support your whole self
Competitive base salary with a quarterly bonus based on sales results.
Inclusive culture – where diverse perspectives are valued and voices are heard
Recognition & rewards – celebrating performance and impact (ie: Includes a fully paid trip celebrating our Platinum performers)
Purpose-driven work – helping Canadians build financial security
Comprehensive flexible benefits program including:
Medical, dental, life, critical illness and disability insurance
Lumino Health Virtual Care
Robust defined contribution pension plan
Matching Stock Ownership and Savings Programs
3 weeks paid vacation to start. Paid vacation time increases with service.
Sun Life employees are eligible for a paid sabbatical leave, every 5-year milestone anniversary
Tuition assistance and Licensing fees covered
Sun Life offers a market-competitive total compensation package, including a base salary and variable incentives. This role is eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan with industry-leading incentive payout opportunities.
#LI-Hybrid
The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.
Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.
We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary Range:
58,000/58 000 - 93,000/93 000Job Category:
Sales - SIPPosting End Date:
08/05/2026