At Sun Life,we’redriven by our Purpose: helping our Clientsachieve 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.
Job Description: The Student, AI Developer will support the design, development, and testing of AI-enabled capabilities for the Governance by Design (GbyD) platform. Working alongside experienced engineers, product managers, and business partners, the successful candidate will help build and enhance solutions that streamline governance processes, improve user experiences, and explore the practical application of Generative AI within an enterprise environment. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with modern software development, AI technologies, cloud platforms, workflow automation, and enterprise product delivery while contributing to a strategic transformation initiative.
What do you need to succeed? Preferred Skills Knowledge of Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript through coursework, projects, or previous co‑op experience
Interest in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and emerging technologies
Understanding of software development fundamentals and APIs
Familiarity with Git and collaborative development practices
Basic knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively within a team
Qualifications Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI, or related program
Upper-year undergraduate student (3rd or 4th year preferred)
Demonstrated interest in software development, AI, automation, or cloud technologies
Experience with academic, personal, or co‑op projects involving programming or data analysis
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Nice‑to‑Have Technologies Exposure to any of the following technologies would be considered an asset: AWS Bedrock or similar AI platforms
Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)
Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) concepts
Prompt engineering fundamentals
Vector databases
API development and integrations
ServiceNow or Microsoft Teams integrations
AI testing and evaluation approaches
Knowledge of governance, risk, compliance, or enterprise architecture concepts
What will you do? Assist in building and testing AI‑enabled features and workflow capabilities
Support development activities using Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and cloud‑based tools
Help evaluate and improve AI‑generated outputs, prompts, and user experiences




Participate in application integration, testing, troubleshooting, and quality assurance activities
Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to understand user needs and requirements
Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives
Research emerging AI technologies and help identify opportunities to apply them within enterprise workflows
Key Outcomes: The student will support the team in developing and enhancing AI‑enabled capabilities that improve governance workflows and user experiences
Areas of contribution may include: AI‑powered summarization and insight generation
Identification of content gaps and improvement opportunities within submissions
Support for workflow automation and reviewer decision‑support capabilities
Guided submission experiences and dynamic question flows
Integration of AI capabilities with enterprise platforms and workflows
Testing, evaluation, and refinement of AI‑generated outputs
User experience enhancements across end‑to‑end governance processes

What Makes This Opportunity Unique This role offers an opportunity to work on a strategic enterprise initiative exploring the application of AI within governance and risk management processes. The student will gain hands‑on experience with up-to-date AI technologies, cloud platforms, workflow automation, and product development practices while collaborating with experienced professionals across business and technology teams. The successful candidate will contribute to real‑world AI solutions that help improve efficiency, transparency, and decision‑making, while developing practical skills that are increasingly valuable in the evolving AI and software engineering landscape.
What's in it for you? Gain practical experience designing and delivering enterprise AI solutions while learning how Generative AI, cloud technologies, workflow automation, and governance processes come together to solve real business challenges. The successful candidate will work directly with experienced practitioners and contribute to the development of innovative AI‑enabled capabilities used across the organization. This role is ideal for a student who is curious about AI and software engineering and is looking for an opportunity to apply classroom learning in a real‑world enterprise setting. The student will gain exposure to Generative AI, workflow automation, cloud technologies, product delivery,



and user‑centered solution design while contributing to a highly visible strategic initiative.
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.
Benefits and Perks Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside.
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.
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 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: 18/10/2026
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 a team of 30,000 across 26 countries, our impact is far‑reaching, and locally relevant There’s power in numbers. As part of Sun Life’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world. Shape the future With an optimistic eye on a brighter future, we drive to innovate. Be part of leading change, push boundaries and try new ways of working. Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn. At Sun Life, 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

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📌 Student, AI Developer (Ontario)
🏢 Sun Life Financial
📍 Ontario