Job Description

Permanent Full Time

We are looking for CPA Students. This is a student position that is 4 months in duration for the term May - August. This position is for students returning to school after their work term or requiring a placement as requirements for graduation. While not required, preference will be given to students enrolled in a registered Co-op program.

Applicants are required to submit both their resume and their most recent unofficial transcript as part of the application process.

Accounting Careers Add up at Canada Life

Canada Life presents you with a wide range of rewarding career opportunities and offers a culture of professional development for students to gain valuable, practical experience towards the start of their career as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). Working as part of the team of Chartered Professional Accountants and students you will receive valuable mentorship and coaching in your studies and your career.

If you’re a self-starter, team player, able to work independently, have superior analytical and organizational skills along with strong verbal and written communication skills, we encourage you to consider joining our company’s CPA Training Program.

Working within a challenging and diverse team-oriented environment, you’ll perform meaningful and rewarding work, contributing to our organization’s accounting and finance goals.  Working closely with accounting professionals, you’ll partner with highly skilled professional peers to guide, counsel and support your CPA development through opportunities in the following areas:

• Financial Reporting and Control - duties include consolidating financial information from Great-West Lifeco’s operating companies in Canada, the United States and Europe and being involved in researching and applying requirements under International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Investment Reporting – assist with the financial reporting and analysis of the company’s Investment Division including helping in the preparation of investment related notes to the financial statements
• Taxation (Global & Canadian) – prepare various corporate tax filings and assist with corporate tax planning opportunities by researching tax issues and performing analysis
• Global Investment Reporting & Compliance – assist with calculating financed emissions on the company’s investment portfolio, sustainability reporting and compliance reporting
• Global Technology Finance – assist with corporate tax filings related to Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) investment tax credits and assisting with technology -related Enterprise Risk Assessment
• Performance Management - be involved in expense reporting, preparation of the annual plan and participate in financial analysis for strategic projects
• Management Reporting and Analysis – assist in the preparation of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis and regulatory reporting
• Capital Management - assist in the preparation, evaluation, and review of regulatory reporting requirements for capital management and the related financial statement notes and sections of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis
• Banking Operations - perform bank account reconciliations; conduct cheque fraud detection activities; support the accurate processing of wire payments, electronic funds transfer and cheques; assist with financial statement and regulatory reporting; and support the bank fee budget process.
• Internal Audit - executing audit testing for various testing requirements which provides the opportunity to work with a number of different areas within Canada Life

The Canada Life Advantage:

• Vacation & Personal Wellness Days
• Pre-Approved Experience and Competency Maps with CPA Manitoba
• In-House Module Preparation Courses and CFE Prep
• Paid Study Days for each module and CFE leave
• Module and Student Due Reimbursement
• Generous benefit packages, including access to and coverage of Mental Health Services
• Engaging social events hosted by the Canada Life CPA Social Committee

The base salary for this position is between $41,100 - $61,600 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

For our student opportunities, the base salary will be dependent on the number of work terms you have completed along with other factors depending on your program.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day. 
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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