Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. You’ll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities, while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way.
Job Description:
We are looking to hire a Student, Compensation Analyst to support the Compensation team this summer. The Canada Total Rewards team develops and delivers compensation, benefits, and retirement/savings programs for the company. We determine how to pay our people in a way that optimizes our spend and furthers our Purpose, which is to help our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. We have deep technical expertise and a desire to offer our employees modern, compelling, and relevant rewards.
Work Model: This opportunity is a hybrid position with a 1 - 2 day in-office requirement working from our Sun Life Toronto One York Office - 1 York Street, Toronto, ON, M5J 0B6.
What will you do?
Help our team make informed decisions by deriving insights though relevant data analysis (e.g. compensation benchmarking)
Contribute to key projects or work streams, including salary structure design, and salary increase cycles
Evaluate jobs using Sun Life’s job evaluation methodology
Support the delivery of foundational Total Rewards programs
What do you need to succeed?
Working towards a degree or diploma in human resources, business, or another relevant major and/or relevant, transferrable work experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
High attention to detail
Strong math and analytical skills
Ability to take initiative and employ critical thinking
Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and a high regard for privacy and confidentiality
Curiosity, an open-mind, and a desire to grow and learn about business, financial services, and HR
What is in it for you?
A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture where you’re an innovator and trusted partner
An environment of continuous learning and improvement
We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2022 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada
Gain exposure to Human Resources and Compensation in a major company with clients all over the world
Develop analytical thinking, communication, and other core business skills by working with our team leads
The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted for. The Base Pay which you will be considered for will vary depending on the Campus program you are selected for.
Eligible Sun Life employees for various Campus Graduate programs will also participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance
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 flexible 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.
Job Category:
Temporary EmployeePosting End Date:
19/01/2026