Student, Event Producing, Strategy & Operations (Winter 2026) na Sun Life Financial
Sun Life Financial · Toronto, Canadá · Hybrid
- Escritório em Toronto
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 Event Experience Co-op will work closely with the Event Producing and Strategy and Operations teams in the Broadcast and Event Services 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 offsite 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 BES team and will collaborate closely with all steams within BES in the seamless delivery of business partners events.
This opportunity is available to students with a May 2026 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 online zoom registration pages
- 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 [email protected].
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! Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Category:
Temporary EmployeePosting End Date:
21/09/2025 Candidatar-se agora