At Sun Life, we’re driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.

Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful. 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.

Process Automation Analyst –

Join Sun Life’s Digital Platforms Modernization Mainframe Services and Value Realization Office (VRO) for a hands‑on role designing, building, and testing workflow automations that help modernize our business processes. As a Student Analyst – Process Automation, you will support our teams by improving operational efficiency, enhancing internal user experience, and contributing to automation initiatives using tools such as Microsoft Power Automate, ServiceNow, Power Platform, and other internal automation ecosystems, all while learning about the mainframe environment and what it takes to power a large corporation. This role is ideal for a student who enjoys problem solving, process improvement, and applying technology to real‑world business challenges.

What You’ll Do

Process & Requirements Analysis

Meet with stakeholders to understand workflows, pain points, and automation opportunities

Document requirements, personas, and user stories for workflow automation

Map current‑state and future‑state processes

Automation Development

Build and test automated workflows using Microsoft Power Automate, ServiceNow automation, or similar tools

Create reusable templates and best‑practice automation patterns

Follow defined development and change management standards

Testing & Quality Assurance

Develop and execute test cases to validate automation behaviour

Identify, log, and troubleshoot defects

Work with developers and SMEs to ensure solutions meet requirements

Documentation & Reporting

Create workflow documentation, SOPs, and reference guides

Assist in reporting automation or dashboard development

Team Collaboration

Participate in Agile ceremonies (standups, planning, demos, retros)

Collaborate with product owners, architects, analysts, and automation developers

Escalate blockers early and contribute to continuous improvement

What You Bring

Currently enrolled in Computer Science, Engineering,



Information Systems, Business Tech Management, Math, or a related field

Strong interest in process automation and workflow design with a curiosity to learn about delivery processes

Comfort working with tools like Microsoft Power Automate, Power Platform, ServiceNow, or similar

Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving skills

Ability to document processes, test workflows, and validate results

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Curiosity, initiative, and desire to learn new tools and technologies A graduation date of April 2027 or later

Nice to Have

Experience with low‑code/no‑code tools

Familiarity with APIs, connectors, or data integrations and AI frameworks

Understanding of Agile practices

Experience with process mapping tools (Miro, Lucid, Visio)

Basic scripting (Python, JavaScript) considered an asset

What You’ll Gain

Real experience building and releasing automations used by Sun Life teams

Knowledge of the mainframe platform

Exposure to enterprise‑scale modernization and digital transformation work and the role the VRO plays to delivery at scale

Skill development in automation, process analysis, testing, and documentation

Opportunity to present deliverables to leaders and stakeholders A supportive learning environment and mentorship within the VRO

Insight into how automation accelerates Sun Life’s technology and business strategy

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 career 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. We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Category: Temporary Employee Posting End Date: 30/09/2026

Shine together At Sun Life, you can be your most brilliant self. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed. Make life brighter We’re a global company with a passion for people.

Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As part of Sun Life’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world.

We’re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities.

Join us. Together, we can make the future brighter. Join a top employer for a brighter future.

Visit Sun Life

Careers

📌 Student, Process Automation Analyst (Winter 2027) (East Gwillimbury)
🏢 Sun Life Financial
📍 East Gwillimbury