Retirement Consultant

Sun Life; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Quarterly bonus

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Sun Life is seeking a licensed Retirement Consultant to support existing clients in Canada, focusing on Group Retirement Savings plans. The role emphasizes personalized retirement guidance, relationship building, and trusted advice with a hybrid work arrangement across Calgary, Edmonton, or Vancouver while remote options exist for others.

You'll receive comprehensive training, a base salary plus incentive opportunities, and a supportive team culture aimed at helping clients reach their

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients.
• Ability to listen, understand needs, and guide decisions.
• Self-motivated, independent worker with a collaborative mindset.
• Sales experience in financial services is preferred but not required.
• Active pursuit of ongoing learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with Group Retirement Savings plan members through proactive outreach.
• Guide clients through retirement planning conversations and options.
• Provide personalized financial advice aligned to client goals and life stage.
• Translate complex financial concepts into simple guidance for clients.
• Stay current on products, tools, and industry trends.
• Contribute to a high-performing, collaborative team environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Active listening

Self motivation

Growth mindset

Sales experience

Education

College or university degree

Tools

LLQP License

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

Job Description

Work Your Way: A National Client Base. A Sales Career With Purpose

Sun Life is growing its Group Retirement Services team and is looking for talented, licensed Retirement Consultants to join us in British Columbia or Alberta.

In this sales-focused role, you'll connect with existing members of Sun Life Group Retirement Savings plans across Canada, helping them make informed decisions about their financial future. You'll build meaningful client relationships, deliver tailored solutions, and contribute to the success of one of Canada's most trusted financial services organizations.

We offer flexibility in how you work. If you live within reasonable commuting distance of one of our offices in Calgary, Edmonton, or Vancouver, you'll work in a hybrid model and join your colleagues in the office one day per week. If you live outside commuting distance, you'll work remotely from your home office while remaining fully connected to your team and clients.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys sales, is motivated by results, and is passionate about helping clients achieve their retirement goals. You'll benefit from an established client base, comprehensive training and development, competitive compensation, and industry-leading incentive opportunities.

If you're client-focused, driven to succeed, and ready to grow your career with a leading financial services organization, we encourage you to apply.

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most!

At Sun Life, clients are at the heart of everything we do, and as a licensed Retirement Consultant, you’ll play a front‑line role in helping them feel confident about what’s next. On our Client Solutions team, you’ll connect with Sun Life clients by phone, listen closely to their goals, and deliver tailored retirement recommendations that fit their stage of life. This is more than a sales role. It’s about building trust, simplifying complex financial choices, and making a real difference in people’s lives every day.

What You’ll Do

• Build meaningful relationships with Group Retirement Savings plan members through proactive outreach
• Guide clients through retirement planning conversations, helping them understand their options and feel confident in their decisions
• Provide personalized financial advice aligned to each client’s goals, life stage, and needs
• Translate complex financial concepts into simple, relatable guidance
• Stay curious and continuously learn, keeping up to date on products, tools, and industry trends
• Contribute to a supportive, high‑performing team where success is shared and celebrated

Why this role is special: This role is focused on supporting and advising existing Sun Life clients, allowing you to build meaningful relationships without the need for cold calling or new client prospecting.

What You Bring

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, you connect easily and authentically
• A natural ability to listen, understand, and guide others
• Self motivated and can work independently
• Minimum of 1-3 years of related sales experience in the financial services industry is preferred.
• Confidence to ask questions and uncover client needs
• A growth mindset: you’re motivated to learn and improve
• Experience in sales or financial services is an asset, but not required
• Valid and active Life Insurance License (LLQP)

Assets

• Experience selling wealth products over the phone
• Completion of a college or university degree
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation or Financial planner designation (IQPF)
• Canadian Securities Course (CSC)
• Canadian Investment Fund Course (IFIC)

Why Join Sun Life

• Career growth & development – clear pathways and ongoing learning
• Flexibility & wellbeing – hybrid work and programs that support your whole self
• Competitive base salary with a quarterly bonus based on sales results.
• Inclusive culture – where diverse perspectives are valued and voices are heard
• Top performers don’t just get recognized—they get rewarded. Excel in your role and earn an exclusive platinum leadership trip, where high achievers connect with senior leaders and celebrate outstanding results together.
• Purpose‑driven work – helping Canadians build financial security
• Comprehensive flexible benefits program including:
  • Medical, dental, life, critical illness and disability insurance
  • Robust defined contribution pension plan
  • Matching Stock Ownership and Savings Programs
  • Sun Life employees are eligible for a paid sabbatical leave, every 5‑year milestone anniversary
  • Tuition assistance and Licensing fees covered

Sun Life offers a market‑competitive total compensation package, including a base salary and variable incentives. This role is eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan with industry‑leading incentive payout opportunities.

Salary Range

$ 60,000/ $ 97,000

When a new position becomes available which matches your background and experience, the base pay range will be disclosed and correspond to the opportunity Sun Life will consider you for.

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! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

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.

Job Category

Sales - SIP

Posting End Date

04/09/2026