Job Description

The Emerging Leaders Program is a 24-month accelerated leadership development rotational program designed to develop the next generation of Canada Life leaders and provide newly graduated undergraduate students broad exposure to Canada Life by rotating them through leadership opportunities across different lines of business, sponsored by key senior leaders.

You will have an opportunity to unlock your potential, grow and accelerate your career through three, eight-month rotational experiences. You\xe2\x80\x99ll be placed in roles aligned to key projects and business initiatives to accelerate your growth, giving you the ability to learn about a diverse range of Canada Life businesses and immerse yourself in areas of interest.

These are opportunities designed to allow participants to explore and discover a variety of possible leadership career paths across Canada Life, while accelerating your own personal growth, network, and development. Successful students from this program will transition into longer term full-time opportunities that capitalize on their full potential.

What you will do

• Be provided an opportunity to accelerate the development of your leadership and business acumen across Canada Life\xe2\x80\x99s three core business functions
• Be a pioneer of the program by being part our second cohort, where you will have a voice in helping shape this program for yourself and future leaders
• Play an important role in various business projects and initiatives that will challenge you, and allow you to showcase your leadership
• Experience three meaningful rotational assignments through our three core business functions, Group Customer, Individual Customer and Advisory Network

• Within our core business functions you\xe2\x80\x99ll have opportunities to work across various business areas including Operations, Wealth, Strategy, Sales, or Marketing
• Complete a tailored leadership learning program with curated content that targets foundational leadership topics
• Benefit from one-to-one mentoring with a program manager and rotation managers for the duration of the program.
• Continue to grow through a combination of experience and exposure, you will get opportunities to learn and broaden your personal network across Canada Life
• Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across business functions and take integrated approaches to identifying solutions and proposing recommendations to senior leaders that will make a positive impact on the well-being of our customers.
• Collaborate with your student cohort and complete the Emerging Leader cohort leadership business challenge project, based on real business challenges and present recommendations to senior executives that could be deployed within/across BU\xe2\x80\x99s
• Upon completion, you will have an opportunity to build your career within your chosen business area by applying to internal positions.
• Roles and responsibilities are determined after the applicant selection process, shared at the start of the term by the departments into which students are assigned to work

What you will bring

• Newly graduated undergraduate students (graduated within past two years) regardless of their degree discipline who are both academically accomplished and even more important recognized as leaders who have had tremendous success in their communities, school extracurriculars and/or chosen fields
• An unparalleled passion to be a leader, affect change, make an impact and grow as a person and professional
• Recognized by your school / peers through various awards
• Participates in school extra-curricular activities, and hold leadership roles
• Regularly gives back to their school and community; have numerous examples of volunteering and helping others
• Leads school projects or community initiatives
• Is open, collaborative and a strong contributor to teams (academic & extra-curricular)
• Have many examples of taking innovative approaches and looking for ways to make things better
• Must be graduated by September 2023, and not returning to full-time studies
• Available to start full-time by September 2023
• Eligible to work in Canada

Reasons to join our team

• Your physical, financial, and mental well-being matters!
• We are one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top 100 Employers!
• Be yourself \xe2\x80\x93 supported to be your best, and providing you an inclusive environment
• Comprehensive and competitive defined contribution pension, flexible benefits and savings plans
• You\xe2\x80\x99ll receive a wellness allowance to use towards your physical, financial, and mental well-being
• Hybrid work arrangements to help you balance work and life both in and out of office
• Participation in our employee Share Ownership Plan
• Access to our online learning portal and internal workshops to support your learning
• Tuition reimbursement: An annual allowance to support your personal professional development
• A fun, collaborative environment focused on teamwork
• Development opportunities to learn, grow and build relationships
• A comprehensive financial rewards program that recognizes your performance and success
• A paid workday to assist your community or charity

Flexible Work Arrangements

We work in a hybrid approach which will give you an opportunity to have the best of both worlds \xe2\x80\x93 a mix of home and in-office workdays. Schedules will be determined in partnership between individuals, managers, and the team.

Application Process:

We\xe2\x80\x99re accepting applications now through January 25, 2023. All submissions must made through the Canada Life Student Careers Portal.

• Submit your CV, Cover Letter, your academic transcripts

If you are shortlisted, you can expect:

• Invitation to attend an in-person event to hear more about the Emerging Leaders Program

• January 31 \xe2\x80\x93 Toronto | February 8 \xe2\x80\x93 Winnipeg | February 16 - London | February 17 - Virtual
• A virtual interview with our Campus Recruitment team \xe2\x80\x93 to review your application.
• A virtual panel interview \xe2\x80\x93 if selected, you\xe2\x80\x99ll meet with Canada Life leaders to discuss the program and so we can learn more about you.
• If successful, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be contacted by the Program Manager with an offer to join us
• Successful applicants will start in September 2023

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You\xe2\x80\x99re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You\xe2\x80\x99ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It\xe2\x80\x99s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that\xe2\x80\x99s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

We are one of Canada\'s top 100 employers!

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we\xe2\x80\x99re one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted

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