Student, CTO Governance Specialist

2 weeks ago


Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Sun Life 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:

As part of Digital Business and Technology Solutions, the Chief Technology Office (CTO) provides the strategic infrastructure, and technology services and support to ensure ongoing stability and availability of our systems for our Clients, Advisors and Employees. The Student, CTO Governance Specialist will be part of a team that enables CTO teams to manage risks effectively and appropriately and comply with risk management requirements.

Term Length: 4-months (January - April 2026)

What will you do?

  • Help support the Governance team with ongoing governance activities, analysis, communication

  • Help in creative content creation and reporting.

  • Help facilitate meetings and produce post meeting communications.

What do you need to succeed?

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Excellent creative design skills with some working knowledge of video animation (i.e.. Canva, automation of PowerPoint, etc.)

  • Ability to positively collaborate with a variety of people from different teams/with different goals.

  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet numerous deadlines.

  • Ability to take initiative, be creative and work independently.

  • Aptitude and willingness to learn.

  • Proficient in Microsoft business software in particular PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

  • This opportunity is available to students with a April 2026 or later graduation date

What's 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

  • Enhance your communication, creativity and problem-solving skills.

  • Develop relationship management skills.

  • Sharpen organizational and leadership skills by being held accountable for tasks.

  • Increase knowledge of business communication, services and methodologies used in the global insurance industry.

  • 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.

You are eligible for the Indigenous Student Employment Program if you meet these criteria:

  • You are an Indigenous person - First Nation, Métis, or Inuit (Inuk)

  • First Nations: In Canada, an Indigenous grouping composed of many different nations having their own origin, history and culture, and whose members have called North America home for thousands of years

  • Métis: In Canada, Indigenous peoples whose members are of mixed First Nations and European ancestry, are united by a common origin, history and culture

  • Inuit (Inuk): In Canada, Indigenous peoples that inhabits or that traditionally inhabited the northern regions and Arctic coasts of Canada known as Inuit Nunangat, and whose members are united by a common origin, history and culture

  • You have a high school diploma or grade 12 equivalent

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

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 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:

02/11/2025

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