Student, Event Producing, People, Strategy & Enablement (Winter 2027)

Sun Life Financial; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Sun Life Financial is seeking a student co‑op in Toronto to assist in the Events and Experiences team, blending onsite and remote work with May 2026 or later graduation eligibility.

You will help with venue sourcing, registrations, Cvent data, and event logistics across multiple Canadian campuses, collaborating closely with partners in a fast‑paced corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Interest, exposure or education in Events Management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Research and recommendations for venues, gifting, entertainment, and guest speaker options.
• Support registration and attendee coordination.
• Assist with Cvent reporting, data, and ROI analytics.
• Maintain hotel contract database for Toronto, Waterloo, and Montreal.
• Create floor plans, name badges, welcome packages, and gifts.
• Research new vendors and services for partner options.
• Document meeting minutes for business partner events.
• Coordinate attendees for assigned events.

Skills

Strong communication

Event management

MS Office

Relationship building

Meeting & event planning

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Event management tools

Vendor coordination

Tools

Cvent

Job description

At Sun Life,we’redriven by our Purpose: helping ourClientsachieve 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: The Events and Experiences Co‑op will work closely with the Event Producing and Strategy and Operations teams in the Events and Experiences department at Sun Life. The candidate would work a combination of remote days and have support in‑person for onsite events in our key venues and local off‑site events. Incumbent will gain valuable hands‑on corporate event planning experience in a variety projects. The role will include aspects of logistics, reporting, presentation preparation, vendor coordination, sourcing and general support of activities related to the internal, employee and client facing events that are on‑site/off‑site/virtual. The Co‑op will be a valuable member of the E&EX team and will collaborate closely with all steams within E&EX in the seamless delivery of business partners events. This opportunity is available to students with a May2026 or later graduation date.

Key Accountabilities:

• Research and recommendations for venues, gifting, entertainment, and guest speaker options that meet the needs of specific events
• Support registration
• Assist with Cvent reporting, data, and analytics to measure the ROI of event
• Support the hotel contract database for Toronto, Waterloo, and Montreal
• Support the creation floor plans, name badges, welcome packages, special gifts etc.
• Research new vendors and services to offer as recommended partners.
• For assigned events, detailing business partner meeting minutes
• Attendee coordination support

Preferred skills:

• Interest, exposure, education in Events Management
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PPT)
• Ability to build strong business relationships to develop and execute creative and innovative events
• Knowledge of meeting and event planning and virtual event and meeting management
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a team environment
• Experience with Event Management Tools
• Previous work experience working in events is an asset

What’s in it for you?

At Sun Life, you will be joining a purpose driven organization focused on helping Canadian’s achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a student, you’ll make a real impact by contributing to meaningful work, gaining valuable experience and actively working towards your team’s goals. You’ll join our unique student culture, designed to help you grow both personally and professionally beyond your role. We offer professional development workshops, student awards, socials and many more exciting opportunities. We are honored to be recognized as Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates and Canada’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work in 2025. Your student journey is just the beginning and we're proud to help many who choose Sun Life to transition into permanent roles after graduation.

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: 02/10/2026

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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.

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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.

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