Student, Project Management (Summer 2026)

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:

What will you do?

• Assist in the development or streamlining of tools, templates and processes to support delivery of Corporate Real Estate projects.
• Assist Project Coordinators in the tracking and reporting of Real Estate project delivery.
• Assist Project Management team in the delivery of Real Estate capital improvement projects.
• Conduct training and provide assistance to team members on Project Management processes.
• Support the team on the Project Management software tool as required.
• Support the team in file management and organization.
• Create reports and metric reporting on team and project performance.
• Help support and champion Digital Enterprise ways of working.

What do you need to succeed?

• Interpersonal skills including good team player with the ability to work independently
• Own your tasks and see them through to the end.  Help move projects forward by tracking team action items and following up as needed
• Advanced Microsoft Office including Word, Project and PowerPoint.   Strong knowledge and ability to use Excel.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of JIRA
• Experience working within an agile team or project; understanding of scrum framework
• Business acumen
• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to multitask and adjust to changing priorities
• Organized, methodical and meticulous

Qualifications

• 3rd – 4th  year student in the fields of Technology, Architectural Sciences, Engineering, Business, or Project Management

What’s in it for you?

• A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
• Opportunity to manage your own work with support and guidance, as needed
• Work-life balance by scheduling your day around your priorities and having more time to spend on the important things
• An environment of continuous learning and improvement
• A common sense dress code, where you dictate how you dress based on your day
• Joining one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People

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:

19/01/2026