Job Description

Permanent Full Time




Join us on Friday, Aug 22, 2025, from 12:00-1:00 PM EST for an information and Q&A session on our CPA Training Program. Follow the link: Canada Life - Staff Accountant Information Session to register!



We are looking for Staff Accountants to join our CPA Pre-Approved Training Program in London!



Accounting Careers Add up at Canada Life!


Canada Life presents you with a wide range of rewarding career opportunities and offers a culture of professional development for candidates to gain valuable, practical experience towards the start of your career as aChartered Professional Accountant (CPA). Working as part of a team of Chartered Professional Accountants, you will receive valuable mentorship and coaching in your studies and your career.


We are looking for talented graduates to join the Canada Life CPA Training Program in 2026.


Working within a challenging and diverse team-oriented environment, you will perform meaningful and rewarding work, contributing to our organization's accounting and finance goals. Working closely with accounting professionals, you will partner with highly skilled professional peers to guide, counsel, and support your CPA development through opportunities in the following areas:

Internal Audit - participate in testing of controls to support the CEO/CFO certification of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) and engagements that support our external auditors. This provides an opportunity to work with and gain an understanding of the different business units within Canada Life. Support the execution of assurance and advisory engagements to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. Capital and Risk Solutions- working with the global reinsurance group to support the quarterly financial reporting process including financial results, capital and liquidity reporting as well as various projects. Global Technology Finance- assist with corporate tax filings related to Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) investment tax credits and assisting with technology-related Enterprise Risk Assessment. Individual Customer Financial Management - participate in financial and metric analyses, preparation of reporting to associated business units, internal and external regulatory audit processes, in addition to a variety of special projects. Insurance Taxation and Financial Underwriting Support - provide in-depth subject matter expertise on insurance product taxation topics to internal and external stakeholders. In addition, assist with the company's financial underwriting program by performing risk analysis and reviewing financial evidence (financial statements and tax returns) to determine the appropriate value/insurance need. Advisory Network Risk and Compliance - participate in executing testing for compliance assessments, oversight of strategic initiatives, drafting of quarterly reporting and other ad hoc requests. Additionally, would participate in drafting responses to regulators and performing risk assessments for teams in Advisory Network.

Canada Life Advantage:

With all the opportunities out there for you to consider, here is some additional information on why you should consider joining Canada Life and our CPA Training Program:

Vacation & Personal Wellness Days Pre-Approved Experience and Competency Maps with CPA Ontario In-House Module Preparation Courses and CFE Prep Paid Study Days for each module and CFE leave Reimbursement of Module and Student Dues Generous benefit packages, including access to and coverage of Mental Health Services


If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please upload your cover letter, resume, transcripts, and a copy of your results of the CPA Self-Assessment Tool as one document to the Canada Life Student Career Portal.


Applications will be accepted until Aug 25, 2025.



The base salary for this position is between

$47,000

- $71,100

annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.



Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.



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're part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You'll 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'll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It's our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that's trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.



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're one of Canada's 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.



It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.



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



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