Analyst

Canada Life; Toronto; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Toronto seeking an Analyst student for a 4-month summer position. The role includes strategic planning, data analysis, and supporting governance activities within a collaborative team. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Business or related fields and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Gain hands-on experience with tools like Power BI and Excel while receiving mentorship and coaching. Competitive salary between $48,000 and $71,900 annually, depending on work terms completed.

Benefits

Mentorship and coaching

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to structure data and findings into clear insights and recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver well-structured presentation materials for senior audiences.
• Support strategic and annual planning activities, including roadmap development.
• Collect, clean, and analyze data to create meaningful insights.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Currently pursuing a post-secondary degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, Data/Analytics

Tools

Power BI

MS Excel

SharePoint

Confluence

Teams

Jira

PowerPoint

Thinkcell

Job description

Temporary Full Time

This is a student position that is 4 months in duration for the term May-August. 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.

We are looking for an Analyst student who is eager to learn, support strategic initiatives, and contribute meaningful insights in a collaborative environment. This student position provides hands‑on experience in research, data analysis, reporting, presentation development, and cross‑functional project coordination while being supported by experienced team members and mentors.

You will join a strategy and governance‑focused team and contribute to activities such as strategic planning, analysis, reporting, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement. Your work will help guide decision‑making, improve alignment across teams, and support key governance and planning activities across the organization.

What You’ll Do

Strategic & Analytical Support

• Develop and deliver well‑structured, compelling presentation materials for senior audiences.
• Support strategic and annual planning activities, including roadmap development, strategy documentation, financial planning, and forecasting.
• Help translate analysis into insights that inform decision‑making and support alignment across teams.
• Assist with select projects and initiatives by collecting data, conducting analysis, and supporting problem‑solving activities.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, clean, and analyze data to create meaningful insights and reports for TPGS stakeholders.
• Build standardized and ad‑hoc Power BI reports to support Procurement and Third‑Party Governance & Support objectives.

Requirements Gathering

• Collect and document business requirements through interviews, workshops, and review of existing documentation.

Process Improvement

• Analyze existing workflows, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements that support productivity and consistency.

Stakeholder Communication

• Support communication and coordination among TPRM stakeholders, including Technology groups, Procurement, Second Line, and suppliers.

Documentation & Support

• Assist in developing process maps, user guides, documentation packages, and training materials.

Project Assistance

• Support project tracking, follow‑ups, coordination, and testing activities as assigned.

What You’ll Be Working With

Your work may involve some of the following tools or areas (experience in all is not required):

• Data & Reporting Tools: Power BI, MS Excel, SharePoint
• Documentation & Collaboration: SharePoint, Confluence, Teams, Jira
• Presentation Tools: PowerPoint, Thinkcell (asset)
• Analysis & Planning: Business analysis techniques, workflow mapping, strategic planning frameworks

What You Bring

• Currently in your second year or higher, pursuing a post‑secondary degree or diploma in Business, Commerce, Economics, Data/Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to structure data and findings into clear, logical insights and recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with employees at all levels.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel; experience with Power BI, Thinkcell, Macros, or workflow tools is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and willingness to learn new tools and processes.

Why Join Us

• Gain hands‑on experience supporting real strategic and governance activities.
• Learn how insights, data, and structured analysis inform decision‑making at scale.
• Build skills in reporting, presentation development, business analysis, and process design.
• Work with supportive team members who provide mentorship and coaching throughout your term.
• Develop professional skills and experience that complement your academic program and prepare you for future roles.

The base salary for this position is between $48,000 and $71,900 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.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

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