Temporary Full Time

This is a student position that is 4 months in duration for the term:January - April. You must be a student registered in a Canadian College or University. This position is for students returning to school after their work term or requiring a placement as requirements for graduation. While not required, preference will be given to students enrolled in a registered Co-op program.

Applicants are required to submit both their resume and their most recent unofficial transcript as part of the application process.

Join Our Team as a Technology Project Management Office (TPMO) Student at Canada Life

Are you a student eager to gain real-world experience in technology transformation within a dynamic and global organization? Canada Life’s TPMO is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated student to join our team-oriented team. This opportunity is perfect for those curious about the impact of governance, delivery methodologies, and strategic portfolio management in shaping technology initiatives that drive business success.

As a valued member of our high-impact TPMO team, you’ll have the chance to work alongside experienced professionals and gain hands-on experience in a range of core functions including: project delivery governance, centralized reporting, financial oversight, and portfolio operations. You’ll play a key role in upholding delivery standards, streamlining processes, and providing portfolio insights that inform technology investment across the company.

What You’ll Do

- Support Governance & Delivery Methodology by helping maintain and evolve Project Delivery Lifecycle standards, gating requirements, templates, and health assessments.
- Contribute to Centralized Reporting by compiling, validating, and synthesizing portfolio‑level insights using Portfolio Management Tool (Clarity).
- Provide Portfolio Support by coordinating updates and assisting portfolio managers across business areas.
- Assist with Financial Governance and Reporting through forecasting, cost tracking, variance analysis, and investment reporting alignment.




- Support Process Improvement & Collaboration by identifying workflow enhancements and strengthening cross‑functional teamwork.
- Prepare Executive‑Ready Deliverables such as dashboards, KPI summaries, and presentation materials.
- Perform Quality Assurance to validate data accuracy and compliance with governance standards.
- Collaborate with PMO Mentors to learn PMO methodologies and best practices.

What You’ll Be Working With

- Governance & Methodology: Delivery standards, Project Delivery frameworks, gating processes, templates, and project health assessments.
- Portfolio Reporting: Portfolio Management Tool (Clarity), dashboards, KPIs, and enterprise‑level reporting.
- Portfolio Support: Coordinating updates and supporting portfolio managers across business areas.
- Financial Oversight & Reporting: Forecasting, budgeting alignment, cost tracking, and variance analysis.
- Process Improvement: Enhancing workflows (MS Visio, PowerPoint), delivery consistency, and cross‑team collaboration.
- Data & Analysis: Working with data to identify trends and support insights.
- Executive Communication: Developing clear summaries, visuals, and presentation materials.
- Tools & Platforms: PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI, Clarity, and other collaboration tools.

What You Bring

- Interest in how technology initiatives are governed, prioritized, and delivered.
- Currently enrolled in your second year or higher of a post‑secondary degree or diploma program in Business, Technology, Analytics, or a related field.
- Strong skills in PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with Power BI is an asset.
- Curiosity about technology strategy, delivery practices, and governance frameworks.
- Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.
- Collaborative mindset, open to feedback and comfortable working in a team.
- Strong time‑management skills and attention to detail.

Why Join Us

- Joining the Technology PMO gives you exposure to how a large organization plans, governs, a

📌 Technology Project Management Office (Toronto)
🏢 Canada Life
📍 Toronto