About the role#
This is a 4-month student position for the Winter 2027 term (January to April). You will work with business, technology, and delivery teams to analyze processes, gather requirements, and support the implementation of solutions. You will be supported by experienced analysts and mentors while applying your academic learning to real-world challenges.
What you'll do#
- Support the analysis of business processes, systems, and data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Work with business partners, technical teams, and stakeholders to gather, document, and validate requirements.
- Assist in translating business needs into functional requirements, user stories, or solution outlines.
- Contribute to the development of presentations, documentation, and visual artifacts to communicate insights.
- Support project delivery through research, analysis, testing, and coordination.
- Participate in solution design, testing, and implementation support.
- Assist with data analysis and reporting to support decision-making.
- Apply continuous improvement thinking to processes, tools, and ways of working.
What you'll need#
- Currently in your second-year or higher and pursuing a post-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Business Technology Management, or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in understanding how business processes and technology systems work together.
- Ability to organize information and communicate insights clearly.
- Comfort working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage assigned tasks.
- You must be a registered student in a Canadian College or University.
- You must be returning to school after your work term or requiring a placement as a requirement for graduation.
- You are required to submit your resume and your most recent unofficial transcript.
Location & details#
- Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Status: Full-time, paid student position.
About Canada Life
Canada Life provides insurance and wealth management services to Canadians. The company focuses on financial, physical, and mental well-being through policy management and investment savings programs. Founded in 1847, the firm maintains headquarters in Toronto. It operates as a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco Inc. and employs over 13,000 people.
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