Leadership Development and Succession Planning - Winter Co-op​/Intern

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

Work term:

Winter 2027

Work term length: 4 months

From classroom to co-op to career, every step of your journey has an impact on your future. That’s why it makes sense to choose a co-op placement with a company that offers truly rewarding work and real-life experience. At Definity®, your contributions, creativity, and energy will be put to good use, and you’ll get to be involved with initiatives that support our strategic goals and use your skills in a supportive team environment.

If you’re looking for a company that takes care of its people — full time, part time, and co-ops alike — and has a track record of doing big things, get ready to love it here.

As a Co-op student on the Leadership Development and Succession team, you will play a key role in supporting initiatives that foster leadership growth and succession planning across the organization. Your contributions will help ensure smooth operations and impactful learning experiences for Definity Leaders.

• Coordinate Internal Leadership Communications:
  Manage email correspondence related to internal leadership opportunities, including responding to inquiries and distributing program information.
• Develop and Maintain Leadership Program Spreadsheets:
  Create and update spreadsheets using data from internal leadership programs such as High Performing Leader and Culture
  
  U. Analyze and share basic statistical information related to each course (example number of attendees, number of cancellations, summary of feedback, etc.)
• Design Presentation Materials for Leadership Courses:
  Assist in the creation of visually engaging and informative PowerPoint presentations for leadership development sessions
• Coordinate Logistics for Employee Functions and Meetings:
  Book venues and manage logistics for leadership-related meetings and employee events. Act as the point of contact for external facilitators requiring assistance. Identify location support staff to support facilitators attending meetings at various Definity locations.
• Other projects or work as required

• Currently enrolled in a university or college program (Human Resources, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred)
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset
• 0–2 years of experience in an administrative, coordination, or support role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel (formulas, formatting, data organization), PowerPoint (presentations), and Outlook (calendar/email management)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle confidential information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional tone
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with event planning and coordination is an asset
• Experience managing calendars is an asset
• Understanding of adult learning principles is an asset