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:
Length of term: 4 months (Summer 2026)
The Team:
Sun Life is a leading financial services organization whose focus is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. With team members based around the world, the Enterprise IT division of Sun Life is working hard to align and accelerate the digital ambitions of the company. Be a part of a high performing, diverse and talented work force as we enable Sun Life’s exciting digital transformation.
The Role:
This role will provide planning, strategic support to senior executives within Digital Business & Technology Solutions and to our various internal partners throughout the organization. Particular focus for this role will be in the area of reporting, outcomes measurement, and communications.
What will you do?
The Junior Strategy Analyst’s main accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
Executive reporting:
Assist in the development and management of various executive reports such as a monthly operational report to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and semi-annual overview reports
Manage and maintain various reporting tools and platforms, including our team’s central SharePoint, Excel workbooks for tracking dates and stakeholder tasks, and annual reporting performance surveys
Internal strategy and development:
Apply strategic frameworks and problem-solving techniques to defined business problems under the guidance of senior team members
Support key strategic initiatives within Sun Life's digital transformation programs by providing administrative and logistical support for workshops and meetings
Conduct primary and secondary research to monitor trends and help inform our strategies
What do you need to succeed?
This opportunity is available to students with a August 2026 or later graduation date
Currently enrolled in a post-secondary or equivalent degree with a focus (i.e. major) on one of the following:
Business Management, with supporting education or experience in digital technology
Humanities or Communications, with supporting education or experience in both business management and digital technology.
Engineering or Technology, with supporting education or experience in business management.
Excellent MS PowerPoint skills, including an understanding of presentation process (storyboard to finished product and speaker notes).
Excellent MS Excel skills in the context of financial management, including the corresponding ability to visualize, interpret and report results.
Excellent communication skills, written and oral. Writing skills include an ability to translate technical content into laymen terms consumable by senior executive readers.
Not necessary, but considered an asset:
Experience with executive/senior management communications, e.g., workshops, reporting to executives, or communications to a broad external audience.
Experience or demonstrated familiarity with agile delivery methodologies.
What is in it for you?
A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture where you’re an innovator and trusted partner
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 EmployeePosting End Date:
20/01/2026