Financial Planner, EFPS

Sun Life; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best Workplaces in Canada award

Wellness programs

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Sun Life is seeking a seasoned Financial Planner to deliver holistic financial plans for mass affluent and high-net-worth clients. You will coordinate with Sun Life Advisors and field leaders to execute plans and training across regional teams.

The role emphasizes growth, consultative planning, and strong communication, with a hybrid work setup and access to flexible benefits; Mandarin is a plus for client interactions.

Qualifications

• CFP certification is mandatory.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in financial planning or a similar field.
• Proficient with Sun Life Financial Distributors' planning tools, specifically Conquest software.
• Exceptional oral and written communication abilities and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships; capable of self-direction and independent work.
• Mandarin proficiency (written and spoken) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design financial plans addressing client goals using risk management, retirement, tax and estate planning.
• Organize regional training for Sun Life Advisors on financial planning topics.
• Collaborate with Advanced Case Managers and Insurance Sales Distributors to provide insurance solutions.
• Stay up-to-date in financial planning, wealth management and estate planning.
• Cultivate relationships with field leaders, Sun Life Advisors and senior leaders.
• Drive business growth by acting as a trusted partner for holistic planning.

Skills

CFP certification

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Self-direction

Time management

Mandarin (optional)

Tools

Conquest software

Job description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do.

At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful.

When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives.

Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our clients - who are at the heart of everything we do.

This role is part of the Business Growth, Retail Advice & Solutions (RA&S). As a member of the Estate and Financial Planning Services (EFPS) support team, this role is responsible for growing financial planning capabilities across Sun Life Financial Distributors (SLFD). Reporting to the Regional Director, of EFPS, this individual is responsible for preparing and delivering holistic financial plans to mass affluent and high-net-worth individuals.

What you bring to the role is your passion in providing holistic financial planning expertise to improve Sun Life Advisors’ and clients’ financial planning experience and deliver better outcomes, all while executing with service excellence.

This individual will have the opportunity to work in partnership with Sun Life Advisors and Field Leaders in the delivery of financial plans and regional training through various channels (e.g. virtual and on-site sessions, etc.).

What will you do?

• Development and design of financial plans to address client goals and needs through the implementation of strategies pertaining to risk management, retirement planning, tax planning and estate planning.
• Organize regional training for Sun Life Advisors on various financial planning topics.
• Collaboration with Advanced Case Managers (ACM) and Insurance Sales Distributors (ISD) in providing insurance solutions.
• Proactively staying up to date in all areas of financial planning, wealth management, tax and estate planning.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with field leaders, Sun Life Advisors and senior leaders.
• Driving business growth strategy for Sun Life Advisors by being proactive as trusted partner for holistic planning.

What do you need to succeed?

• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification is mandatory
• Professional designations such as TEP, CLU or CPA is an asset
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in financial planning or a similar field
• Comprehensive understanding of financial planning principles and practices
• Proficient in utilizing Sun Life Financial Distributors' planning tools, specifically Conquest software.
• Exceptional oral and written communication abilities
• Proven talent in facilitation and delivering presentations
• Adept at building and maintaining professional relationships
• Demonstrated capacity for self-direction and independent work
• Keen analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to explain complex financial concepts in simple terms
• Time management and organizational skills to handle multiple clients
• Familiarity with digital tools for virtual client meetings and remote collaboration (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom).
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with other financial professionals
• Mandarin proficiency (written and spoken) is an asset

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to work with Financial Planning Professionals in the Financial Services and Insurance industry, that are continually in pursuit of delivering Financial Planning excellence.
• We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential.
• We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2026 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada.
• Fitness and wellness programs that help you balance work and life and enjoy a healthier lifestyle.
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to [e-mail].

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range

80,000/80 000 - 128,000/128 000

Job Category

Sales - Distribution Support

Posting End Date

30/09/2026