Sun Life

Student, Digital Transformation Coordinator (Summer 2026)

Waterloo, Ontario Full time

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:

The Digital Transformation Coordinator will participate as a member of the Global Transformation and Value Realization Enablement (GTVRE) Team.  Key activities will align to our vision of: Clients at the center, Being digital at heart and working faster together.
 

What’s the purpose of the Global Transformation and Value Realization Enablement team?

The GTVRE is a team of shared resources that provides coaching, leadership, best practices, governance, communication, research, support and/or training for the Digital Community, globally.


What will you do?

As a member of the Operations and Digital Enterprise Enablement Tools team, within the GTVRE, tasks are aligned to promoting awareness of digital ways of working through:

  • Reporting & metrics – weekly, monthly & quarterly

  • Technology – a variety of tools are used to capture knowledge & share information

  • Agile Learning journeys

  • Communicating updates, news, success stories to promote awareness of all things Digital

  • General admin tasks including mailbox queries and management of distribution lists to aid in effective, targeted communications

  • Active participation in Operational and GTVRE meetings to prioritize, plan and deliver on Objectives and Key Results

What do you need to succeed?

  • Adaptable and flexible

  • Able to work independently as well as be a team player

  • Client focus; ability to listen & to learn

  • Creative and innovative; willing to ask questions & get stuff done

  • Detail oriented with organization and time management skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Knowledge of Agile principles

  • Problem solver

  • Working knowledge and experience with tools & technology which may include MS Teams, Confluence, JIRA, Planview, SharePoint, Confluence, Workplace, MS-Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Power BI, Tableau and more

  • This opportunity is available to students with an August 2026 or later graduation date.


What’s in it for you?

  • At Sun Life, you will be joining a purpose driven organization focused on helping Canadian’s achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.

  • As a student, you’ll make a real impact by contributing to meaningful work, gaining valuable experience and actively working towards your team’s goals.

  • You’ll join our unique student culture, designed to help you grow both personally and professionally beyond your role.

  • We offer professional development workshops, student awards, socials and many more exciting opportunities.

  • We are honored to be recognized as Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates and Canada's Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work in 2025.

  • Your student journey is just the beginning and we're proud to help many who choose Sun Life to transition into permanent roles after graduation.

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 Employee

Posting End Date:

20/01/2026