Student, Event Producing Strategy & Enablement; Fall

Position: Student, Event Producing, People, Strategy & Enablement (Fall 2026)
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 Events and Experiences Co‑op will work closely with the Event Producing and Strategy and Operations teams in the Events and Experiences department at Sun Life. The candidate will work a combination of remote days and have support in‑person for onsite events in our key venues and local off‑site events. Incumbent will gain valuable hands‑on corporate event planning experience in a variety of 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 E&EX team and will collaborate closely with all teams within E&EX 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 provide recommendations for venues, gifting, entertainment, and guest speaker options that meet the needs of specific events.
Support registration.
Assist with Cvent reporting, data, and analytics to measure the ROI of events.
Maintain the hotel contract database for Toronto, Waterloo, and Montreal.
Create floor plans, name badges, welcome packages, special gifts, etc.
Research new vendors and services to offer as recommended partners.
Document business partner meeting minutes for assigned events.
Provide attendee coordination support.
Preferred Skills   Interest, exposure, or education in events management.
Strong communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Ability to build strong business relationships to develop and execute creative and innovative events.
Knowledge of meeting and event planning as well as virtual event and meeting management.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Self‑motivated with the ability to work in a team environment.

Experience with event management tools.
Previous work experience in events is an asset.
What's in it for you?  At Sun Life, you will join a purpose‑driven organization focused on helping Canadians 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 toward 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 other exciting opportunities.
The base pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. The base pay will vary depending on the campus program you are selected for. Eligible Sun Life employees for various campus graduate programs will also participate in incentive plans, with payment discretionary and subject to individual and company performance.
Diversity and Inclusion  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
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.

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