Communications (Student Position)

Temporary Full Time 

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This a student position that is 4 months in duration (May - August 2025). 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. 

Role description 

This is a temporary, entry-level role within the Communications team. Your primary responsibility will be to support a communication and marketing plan to mobilize Canada Life’s Tech Strategy. Working with guidance from communications leaders, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in strategic communications plans and marketing events with employees of Canada Life as the audience. You’ll help execute on tactics from ideation through to delivery, which includes excellent writing and editing, creative thinking and collaboration with graphic designers to make messages come to life. 

If you’re a top-notch writer, marketing specialist with graphic design skills and a creative, hardworking team player who’s looking to start their career in a fast-paced and collaborative environment – this might be the job for you. The position is a temporary contract position with the Brand, Marketing, Communications and Social Impact team at Canada Life.  

What you will do 

• Research, write and edit marketing and communications content and collateral (i.e., eNewsletters, email campaigns, videos, websites, brochures, presentations, media releases, articles, etc.) 
• Contribute to the marketing and communications strategies that support stakeholder engagement and organizational projects and priorities 
• Support the creation of collateral – writing, editing, proofreading – to ensure it’s error-free 
• Ensure all content and collateral is executed following the company brand guidelines and messaging 
• Provide creative direction to graphic designers, business partners and third-parties  
• Manage various deadlines, while providing copywriting and editing assistance to other members of the communications team  
• Coordinate the translation and approval of content 

What you will bring 

• A degree in communications, public relations, English, journalism or media and information and/or a post-secondary diploma in corporate communications 
• Strong business writing and marketing writing skills – you’ll need to submit samples or do writing exercises as part of the selection process 
• Demonstrated creativity and ability to adhere to brand standards 
• Fluent in Microsoft 365 
• Organized and able to multi-task  
• Adaptable to changing priorities and able to hit moving deadlines  
• Comfortable in a fast-paced team environment  
• Known for your interpersonal and relationship-building skills 
• Eager to learn, energetic and enthusiastic 
• Detail oriented when it matters 
• A proactive problem solver 

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The base salary for this position is between  $42,500 - $63,800 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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