About the role#
This is a temporary full-time student position for the Winter 2027 term (January to April). You will join the Technology Project Management Office (TPMO) to gain experience in technology transformation and governance. You will work alongside experienced professionals to support project delivery, financial oversight, and portfolio operations.
What you'll do#
- Support the Technology PMO in governing and advancing delivery excellence.
- Maintain and evolve Project Delivery Lifecycle standards, gating requirements, templates, and health assessments.
- Compile, validate, and synthesize portfolio-level insights using the Clarity management tool.
- Coordinate updates and assist portfolio managers across various business areas.
- Assist with financial governance, including forecasting, cost tracking, variance analysis, and investment reporting alignment.
- Identify workflow enhancements and strengthen cross-functional teamwork.
- Prepare executive-ready deliverables such as dashboards, KPI summaries, and presentation materials.
- Perform quality assurance to validate data accuracy and compliance with governance standards.
- Collaborate with PMO mentors to learn methodologies and best practices.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in the second year or higher of a post-secondary degree or diploma program in Business, Technology, Analytics, or a related field.
- Strong skills in PowerPoint and Excel.
- Familiarity with Power BI is an asset.
- Curiosity about technology strategy, delivery practices, and governance frameworks.
- Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organize, manage multiple tasks, and maintain attention to detail.
- A collaborative mindset and openness to feedback.
- Strong time-management skills.
Location & details#
- Location: London, Ontario.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Status: Full-time student position (4 months).
- Requirement: You must be a student registered in a Canadian college or university and returning to school after the work term. Applicants must submit a resume and their most recent unofficial transcript.
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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