Student, Data Analyst (Winter 2027)

Sun Life Financial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Life Financial in Toronto is offering a campus graduate program for students with a graduation date of April 2027 or later. The 4-month term runs January 2027 to April 2027, and you will work on turning data into insights with SQL, Python, and Tableau.

You’ll collaborate with stakeholders and present dashboards to leadership, gaining hands-on experience in analytics and reporting. You'll be part of a friendly, inclusive culture with learning opportunities and exposure to real-world projects.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in CS/Math/Engineering or equivalent.
• Understanding of data analysis, data management and data modelling.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to draw business insights from analytical outputs
• Communicate recommendations and data insights to leadership teams
• Help deliver automated reporting on key performance metrics (KPIs) using Tableau
• Work with key datasets to help form proactive insights

Skills

Data analysis

Data management

Data modelling

SQL

Python

Education

Undergraduate program in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Tableau

Job description

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. Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. You'll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities, while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way.

Job Description: This opportunity is available to students with a graduation date of April 2027 or later. Term: January 2027 to April 2027 (4 months).

What will you do?

• Work with stakeholders to draw business insights from analytical outputs
• Communicate recommendations and data insights to leadership teams
• Help deliver automated reporting on key performance metrics (KPIs) using Tableau
• Work with key datasets to help form proactive insights

What do you need to succeed?

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate program in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or equivalent
• Have an understanding of data analysis, data management, data modelling
• Proficiency in SQL would be an asset
• Proficiency in Python would be an asset

What is in it for you?

A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture where you're an innovator and trusted partner. An environment of continuous learning and improvement. We're honoured to be recognized as a 2026 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work Canada. The ability to learn cutting edge data and analytics skills that will help jumpstart your career.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted for. The Base Pay which you will be considered for will vary depending on the Campus program you are selected for. Eligible Sun Life employees for various Campus Graduate programs will also participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance.

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.

Job Category: Temporary Employee Posting End Date: 12/10/2026

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