Canada Internship - Sales

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Toronto; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative, people-first culture

Job summary

Gallagher Canada offers a summer internship for rising 2nd and 3rd year students. The program provides hands-on exposure to sales, client relations, and the insurance brokerage world through shadowing, client projects, and shadowed interactions with diverse teams.

You will participate in an orientation, weekly trainings, and case competitions to develop communication, emotional intelligence, networking, and professional acumen while building a robust network across Gallagher lines of business.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in second or third year with an expected graduation between Dec 2027 and Jun 2029.
• Availability to participate May 10, 2027 – Aug 27, 2027.
• Interest in sales and client relations.
• Self-starter with collaborative spirit and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Shadow Gallagher producers, consultants, and underwriting teams to connect with clients and prospects.
• Attend National Intern Orientation, weekly trainings and case competitions to build sales skills.
• Collaborate with peers in national/regional sales competitions and learn across divisions.
• Learn about Gallagher's Risk Management, Benefits, Wholesale, and Claims businesses to understand client needs.
• Experience Gallagher Way culture and be mentored on projects across regions.

Skills

Sales interest

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Second/Third year university/college

Job description

Introduction

Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing whats right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, youll find more than a job; youll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that weares better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, youll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where youre encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. Thats what it means to live The Gallagher Way.

Overview

*Internship program includes various office locations across Canada!*

Your summer with us

An internship at Gallagher could be the first step on a career path that offers tremendous growth potential. Weare a unique organization made better every single day by our dedicated employees and leaders.

Many of our sales professionals started on this program as interns. Weare very proud of this fact and believe it speaks volumes about our one-of-a-kind company and culture.

Our comprehensive "learning by doing" experience will provide you with a realistic look at what it means to be a Gallagher Producer through job shadowing, presentations, client project assignments, prospecting, and more.

youll be given exposure to all divisions and service lines with the opportunity to work in one primary area:

• Insurance under Gallagher Global Brokerage
• HR services under Gallagher Benefit Services
• Risk management under Risk Placement Services
• Claims under Gallagher Bassett
• Reinsurance under Gallagher Re

How youll make an impact

On a day-to-day basis, youll learn and develop skills in five core areas:

• Understanding Consultative Selling - Shadowing our producers, consultants, and underwriting teams as they connect with clients and prospects. Doing this will help you gain a better understanding of our sales and marketing process
• Professional Development - Attending our National Intern Orientation event, weekly training events, and case competitions to further develop the qualities youll need to be a successful sales professional (i.e. communication, emotional intelligence, networking, etc.)
• Collaboration - Growing alongside peers in national and regional sales competitions to invigorate your passion for sales and curiosity about the insurance brokerage world
• Building Professional Acumen - Learning about our Risk Management, Benefits, Wholesale, and Claims businesses. This will help to build a better understanding of clients' needs and opportunities for growth
• Culture - Youll experience first-hand the impact our Gallagher Way has on how we do business
• Being a Team Player - Helping with various regional and/or branch projects, showing your passion to learn and be mentored by employees excited to help you navigate your future

About you

Weare looking for people who are excited to explore a career in sales and client relations that is rewarding personally, professionally, and financially.

With a self-starter attitude, youll be collaborative and have the enthusiasm to understand peoples needs.

Youdbe able to manage relationships, provide leadership where needed, and demonstrate your interpersonal skills when working well with others.

Youdbe able to organize yourself and your work, have the ability to multi-task, and have a passion to build a supportive network.

If you have all that, we know youll thrive within our growing entrepreneurial Fortune 500 organization!

Requirements

• Second and third year university or college students with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2029
• Availability to participate within program dates: May 10, 2027 - August 27, 2027

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The following benefits summary below applies to full-time/permanent positions. If you are not applying for a full-time/permanent position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesnt align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)