Associate, Emerging Leaders Program

TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, London Economic Development Corporation; London; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking passionate recent graduates for an Emerging Leaders Program. This 24-month rotational program offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills while working across various business functions such as Operations, Wealth, Strategy, Sales, and Marketing. Participants will engage in meaningful projects, receive tailored mentoring, and build a professional network. Successful candidates will transition into full-time roles, making a significant impact on the organization and their communities. If you're eager to grow and make a difference, this program is the perfect launchpad for your career.

Benefits

Comprehensive pension plan

Flexible benefits

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid community workday

Online learning portal access

Development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Mental well-being support

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Newly graduated undergraduate students with a degree from a Canadian institution.
• Academically accomplished with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate leadership development across core business functions.
• Participate in three meaningful rotational assignments.

Skills

Leadership

Business Acumen

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Innovative Thinking

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Post-Graduate Diploma

Job description

We are looking for a candidate to join our Emerging Leaders Program.

These positions are in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg.

The Emerging Leaders Program is a 24-month accelerated leadership development rotational program designed to develop the next generation of Canada Life leaders and provide newly graduated undergraduate students broad exposure to Canada Life by rotating them through leadership opportunities across different lines of business, sponsored by key senior leaders.

You will have an opportunity to unlock your potential, grow and accelerate your career through three, eight-month rotational experiences. You’ll be placed in roles aligned to key projects and business initiatives to accelerate your growth, giving you the ability to learn about a diverse range of Canada Life businesses and immerse yourself in areas of interest.

These are opportunities designed to allow participants to explore and discover a variety of possible leadership career paths across Canada Life, while accelerating your own personal growth, network, and development. Successful students from this program will transition into longer term full-time opportunities that capitalize on their full potential.

What you will do

• Be provided an opportunity to accelerate the development of your leadership and business acumen across Canada Life’s three core business functions.
• Be a pioneer of the program by being part of our fourth cohort, where you will have a voice in helping shape this program for yourself and future leaders.
• Play an important role in various business projects and initiatives that will challenge you and allow you to showcase your leadership.
• Experience three meaningful rotational assignments through our three core business functions.
  • Within our core business functions you’ll have opportunities to work across various business areas including Operations, Wealth, Strategy, Sales, or Marketing.
• Complete a tailored leadership learning program with curated content that targets foundational leadership topics.
• Benefit from one-to-one mentoring with a program manager and rotation managers for the duration of the program.
• Continue to grow through a combination of experience and exposure, you will get opportunities to learn and broaden your personal network across Canada Life.
• Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across business functions and take integrated approaches to identifying solutions and proposing recommendations to senior leaders that will make a positive impact on the well-being of our customers.
• Collaborate with your student cohort and complete the Emerging Leader cohort leadership business challenge project, based on real business challenges and present recommendations to senior executives that could be deployed within/across Business Units.
• Upon completion, you will have an opportunity to build your career within your chosen business area by applying to internal positions.
• Roles and responsibilities are determined after the applicant selection process, shared at the start of the term by the departments into which students are assigned to work.

What you will bring

• Newly graduated undergraduate students (graduated within the past two years)
  • Degree or diploma from a Canadian college or university (graduated within past two years) regardless of their degree discipline. Post-graduate diplomas are not included.
  • Academically accomplished.
• An unparalleled passion to be a leader, affect change, make an impact, and grow as a person and professional. Some examples include:
  • Recognized by your school/peers through various awards.
  • Participates in school extra-curricular activities and holds leadership roles.
  • Regularly gives back to their school and community; have numerous examples of volunteering and helping others.
  • Leads school projects or community initiatives.
  • Is open, collaborative, and a strong contributor to teams (academic & extra-curricular).
• Have many examples of taking innovative approaches and looking for ways to make things better.
• Must be graduated by September 2025, and not returning to full-time studies.
• Available to start full-time by September 2025.
• Eligible to work in Canada.

Reasons to join our team

• Your physical, financial, and mental well-being matters!
• Be yourself – supported to be your best and providing you an inclusive environment.
• Comprehensive and competitive defined contribution pension, flexible benefits, and savings plans.
• Hybrid work arrangements to help you balance work and life both in and out of office.
• Participation in our employee Share Ownership Plan.
• Access to our online learning portal and internal workshops to support your learning.
• Tuition reimbursement: An annual allowance to support your personal professional development.
• A fun, collaborative environment focused on teamwork.
• Development opportunities to learn, grow and build relationships.
• A comprehensive financial rewards program that recognizes your performance and success.
• A paid workday to assist your community or charity.

Flexible Work Arrangements

We work in a hybrid approach which will give you an opportunity to have the best of both worlds – a mix of home and in-office workdays. Schedules will be determined in partnership between individuals, managers, and the team.

Application Process:

• Submit your CV, Cover Letter, and your academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
  • Your cover letter should outline what makes you a leader and why you are applying to the Emerging Leader Program.

If you are shortlisted, you can expect:

• A virtual interview with our Campus Recruitment team – to review your application.
• An invitation to join us for a candidate event to meet with Canada Life leaders.
• A virtual panel interview – if selected, you’ll meet with Canada Life leaders to discuss the program and so we can learn more about you.
• If successful, you’ll be contacted by the Program Manager with an offer to join us.
• Successful applicants will start in September 2025.

Looking for more information? Join us for a virtual information session on the Emerging Leaders Program.

The base salary for this position is between $50,400 - $83,900 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.

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!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives, and talents are valued and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment, and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses, and organizations.

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.

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Requisition ID: 2637

Category: Students and New Graduates

Location: London, ON, CA; Toronto, ON, CA; Winnipeg, MB, CA

Date: Jan 13, 2025