About the role#
The Dean Connor Inclusion Scholarship and Internship Program supports Black and Indigenous students as they begin their careers in financial services. This program provides a combination of financial support, hands-on work experience, and professional mentorship. It is designed to help students build skills and explore career paths within the company.
What you'll do#
- Complete a four-month summer internship from May to August 2027.
- Work alongside internal partners on business projects.
- Use data to help drive business actions.
- Engage in professional mentorship with Sun Life management.
- Participate in career coaching and guidance sessions.
What you'll need#
- Identify as a member of the Black or Indigenous communities.
- Hold status as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
- Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate, diploma, or graduate program at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution.
- Plan to return to full-time studies in September 2027.
- Possess the legal entitlement to work and complete a full-time summer internship in Canada.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Toronto, Ontario.
- The work modality is hybrid.
- This is a paid, full-time summer internship.
About Sun Life
Sun Life is a publicly traded financial services firm established in 1865 with headquarters in Toronto, Canada. The organization employs over 10,000 people and provides various investment and insurance products to clients. Its operations span multiple international markets, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Indonesia.


