Job Description

Temporary Full Time

This is a student position that is 4 months in duration for the term:January - April. You must be a student registered in a Canadian College or University. 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.

Join Our Team as a Technology Project Management Office (TPMO) Student at Canada Life!

Are you a student eager to gain real-world experience in technology transformation within a dynamic and global organization? Canada Life’s TPMO is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated student to join our collaborative team. This opportunity is perfect for those curious about the impact of governance, delivery methodologies, and strategic portfolio management in shaping technology initiatives that drive business success.

As a valued member of our high-impact TPMO team, you’ll have the chance to work alongside experienced professionals and gain hands-on experience in a range of core functions including: project delivery governance, centralized reporting, financial oversight, and portfolio operations. You’ll play a key role in upholding delivery standards, streamlining processes, and providing portfolio insights that inform technology investment across the company.

What You’ll Do

Support the Technology PMO in governing and advancing delivery excellence across Lifeco by contributing to research, analysis, reporting, and operational oversight. In this role, you will:

• Support Governance & Delivery Methodology by helping maintain and evolve Project Delivery Lifecycle standards, gating requirements, templates, and health assessments.
• Contribute to Centralized Reporting by compiling, validating, and synthesizing portfolio-level insights using Portfolio Management Tool (Clarity).
• Provide Portfolio Support by coordinating updates and assisting portfolio managers across business areas.
• Assist with Financial Governance and Reporting through forecasting, cost tracking, variance analysis, and investment reporting alignment.
• Support Process Improvement & Collaboration by identifying workflow enhancements and strengthening cross-functional teamwork.
• Prepare Executive-Ready Deliverables such as dashboards, KPI summaries, and presentation materials.
• Perform Quality Assurance to validate data accuracy and compliance with governance standards.
• Collaborate with PMO Mentors to learn PMO methodologies and best practices.

What You’ll Be Working With

You may gain exposure to several of the following areas (experience in all is not required):

• Governance & Methodology: Delivery standards, Project Delivery frameworks, gating processes, templates, and project health assessments.
• Portfolio Reporting: Portfolio Management Tool (Clarity), dashboards, KPIs, and enterprise-level reporting.
• Portfolio Support: Coordinating updates and supporting portfolio managers across business areas.
• Financial Oversight & Reporting: Forecasting, budgeting alignment, cost tracking, and variance analysis.
• Process Improvement: Enhancing workflows (MS Visio, PowerPoint), delivery consistency, and cross-team collaboration.
• Data & Analysis: Working with data to identify trends and support insights.
• Executive Communication: Developing clear summaries, visuals, and presentation materials.
• Tools & Platforms: PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI, Clarity, and other collaboration tools.

What You Bring

• Interest in how technology initiatives are governed, prioritized, and delivered.
• Currently enrolled in your second year or higher of a post-secondary degree or diploma program in Business, Technology, Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong skills in PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with Power BI is an asset.
• Curiosity about technology strategy, delivery practices, and governance frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Collaborative mindset, open to feedback and comfortable working in a team.
• Strong time-management skills and attention to detail.

Why Join Us

• Joining the Technology PMO gives you exposure to how a large organization plans, governs, and delivers technology. You’ll learn how decisions are made, how projects are prioritized, and how reporting and financial governance support delivery across Canada Life.
• You’ll gain hands-on experience with enterprise tools, structured frameworks, and cross-functional collaboration; skills that create a strong foundation for future roles in project management, technology delivery, or strategy.
• You’ll be supported by mentors, learn PMO best practices, and be part of a team that values learning, continuous improvement, and shared ownership.

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The base salary for this position is between $45,600 - $68,400 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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