Student, Digital Analytics (Summer 2027-Summer 2028)

Sun Life Financial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Best Workplace award

Job summary

Sun Life Financial in Toronto seeks a motivated Digital Analytics student to join the central Digital Analytics Team for a 12-month term (May 2027–May 2028). You will learn Adobe Analytics, Tealium iQ, and Adobe Target while supporting reporting for Sun Life websites.

You'll develop recommendations to optimize digital marketing campaigns, build Excel scorecards, and help educate business partners in analytics concepts. The role is hybrid with flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 work terms of experience required
• Must be available for 12-month term May 2027 to May 2028
• Graduation date May 2028 or later
• Technical understanding of web publishing/usability design
• Experience with Web/Digital Analytics software (e.g. Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics)
• Adept at synthesizing data into actionable insights
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Learn role of digital analytics within the company and Adobe Analytics
• Maintain and update key statistical reports for company websites
• Assist in ad hoc reporting requests from global marketing
• Identify gaps in reporting infrastructure and training content
• Implement new reporting infrastructure (e.g., Excel scorecards)
• Assist with Tealium iQ/Adobe Analytics tag implementation and data collection
• Support Adobe Target for optimization and personalization
• Provide marketers with actionable recommendations to improve sites and campaigns
• Design tagging frameworks and ensure tag quality
• Educate partners in digital analytics concepts

Skills

Analytical

Strong communications

Data-driven

Problem solving

Self-driven

Time management

Tools

MS Excel

Adobe Analytics

Tealium iQ

Tableau

JavaScript

Python

SQL

Job description

At Sun Life, we are 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

Length of term: 1 year, May 2027 to May 2028. Please note this opportunity is available to students with a graduation date of May 2028 or later.

What will you do?

The role is part of the central Digital Analytics Team, which is the enterprise hub for the digital measurement practice, Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target, and Tealium administration. The role reports to the Manager, Digital Analytics.

Initial/Ongoing Responsibilities

• Understand and learn about the role of digital analytics within the company, including how to use Adobe Analytics, one of the world’s leading digital analytics tools.
• Maintain and update key statistical reports about the company’s web sites.
• Respond to ad hoc reporting requests from the internal global marketing community and assist in acquiring and analyzing digital marketing data.
• Effectively identify gaps relating to the reporting infrastructure and training content.

Mid to Long Term Responsibilities

• Implement new reporting infrastructure, for example Excel scorecards, Adobe Analytics reports and data exports.
• Assist in the Tealium iQ/Adobe Analytics tag implementation and data collection process. This includes tool configuration and data validation.
• Support the management of Adobe Target as an optimization and personalization tool.
• Provide marketers with actionable recommendations on how to improve their websites and digital marketing campaigns.
• Support the design of Adobe Analytics tagging frameworks and tag quality assurance.
• Primary user management lead for tools managed within the team. This includes Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target and Tealium iQ.
• Education of business partners in the areas of digital analytics and Adobe Analytics.
• Subject matter expert in the use of Adobe Analytics.
• Ad hoc projects which could include comprehensive site reviews and internal search optimization, ETL enablement for various tools and data sources, using Tableau as a data visualization tool.

Requirements & Qualifications

Please note that a minimum of 3 work terms of experience is required, in addition to the following:

• Must be available for a 12-month term of May 2027 to May 2028.
• Graduation date must be May 2028 or later.
• Technical Understanding of web publishing and usability design.
• Commanding knowledge of MS Excel or other related software.
• Experience with Web/Digital Analytics software an asset (for example, Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics).
• Experience with programming in JavaScript or Python an asset.
• Understanding of digital marketing (e.g. SEO or social) an asset.
• Understanding of SQL is helpful, but not required.
• Analytical.
• Be comfortable working with large sets of data.
• Able to synthesize data into conclusive findings that can be used to optimize a site’s performance.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Soft Skills.
• Passionate about developing digital marketing, consulting and data analysis skills.
• Strong communications and relationship building skills.
• Self-driven, resourceful individual with an ability to work under little supervision.
• Able to meet deadlines and be responsible for all projects assigned.

  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 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: 09/10/2026

  Shine together

  At Sun Life, you can be your most brilliant self. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you - and your career - can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed.

  Make life brighter. We're a global company with a passion for people. Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a team of 30,000 across 26 countries, our impact is far-reaching, and locally relevant. There's power in numbers. As part of Sun Life’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world.

  Shape the future. With an optimistic eye on a brighter future, we drive to innovate. Be part of leading change, push boundaries and try new ways of working. Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn. At Sun Life, we're driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities. Join us. Together, we can make the future brighter. Join a top employer for a brighter future.