About the role#
We are looking for a motivated student to join our team for a Winter 2027 co-op. This role is for someone early in their career who wants to explore how modern technology improves the way teams work. You will gain exposure to automation, AI, low-code tools, data, and enterprise delivery practices while working on practical business problems.
What you'll do#
- Bring fresh thinking and curiosity to team discussions and project work.
- Support the team in exploring new ideas and emerging tools.
- Assist with research, prototyping, documentation, testing, and analysis across automation, AI, and digital delivery initiatives.
- Collaborate with team members and business partners to understand problems and shape solutions.
- Contribute to team materials, process notes, demos, and knowledge-sharing activities.
- Take ownership of assigned tasks and look for opportunities to add value.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a co-op or undergraduate program in Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Data, Engineering, Innovation, or a related field.
- Strong curiosity about technology and how it solves real business problems.
- Good communication skills and the confidence to ask questions and share ideas.
- A positive attitude, a learning mindset, and a willingness to take ownership of your work.
- A basic understanding of technology concepts such as applications, data, workflows, or process improvement.
- Interest in innovation, AI, automation, digital transformation, or emerging technology trends.
- Exposure to areas like scripting, APIs, low-code tools, generative AI, or building simple agents, chatbots, and prototypes.
- Comfort with experimenting and learning new tools.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid co-op running from January 4, 2027, to June 18, 2027.
- The role is hybrid, requiring 1-2 days per week in our Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, or Portland, Maine office.
- We do not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
About Sun Life
Sun Life is a financial services organization founded in 1865. It provides insurance and investment products to clients across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The company is based in Toronto and maintains a global workforce of more than 38,000 employees. It operates as a public company.
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