AI Governance & Reporting Intern (Student Position)

Temporary Full Time 

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This is a student position that is 4 months in duration for the term: May-August. 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. 

We are looking for an AI Governance & Reporting Intern to join the Canada Life Data, AI Automation & Platforms team to help us operationalize responsible AI and AI enablement across Canada Life. 

What You’ll Do 

• Governance & Compliance 
• • Maintain the AI use‑case inventory and lifecycle records across intake, review, approvals, and monitoring. 

• • Triage AI use-cases and ensure adherence to AI policies/standards (privacy, security, legal, etc.) 

• • Support governance forums and prepare briefing materials for the AI Review Group 
• Reporting, Dashboard and Automation 
• • Build and automate dashboards (e.g., in Power BI) showing AI use-case throughput and AI use case assessment lifecycle 

• • Produce executive‑level summaries - clear narratives, visuals, and call‑outs on trends, risks, and decisions needed. 

• • Create automated reporting flows using Power Automate (notifications, SLA reminders, approvals tracking) 
• Data Analysis 
• • Synthesize input from Architecture, Legal, Privacy, Risk, and Responsible AI reviews to build integrated reports 

• • Analyze trends in AI adoption, tools, and KPI reporting 
• Process Enablement 
• • Improve and maintain governance templates, checklists, and SharePoint content. 

• • Support continuous improvement of the AI governance workflow and stakeholder experience 
• Stakeholder Collaboration  
• • Work with cross‑functional teams across Canada Life to ensure alignment on standards, controls, and reporting cadences. 

• • Partner with global and local teams working on AI, automation, analytics and reporting 

What You’ll Be Working With 

• Power BI (advanced proficiency expected) - designing executive dashboards 

• Power Automate – designing automated approval flows, reminders, and data refresh triggers 

• Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint 

• Jira, Confluence, LeanIX 

• MS Copilot Chat, Studio and CoPilot reporting  

What You Bring 

• Strong interest in AI, including foundational understanding of AI/ML, AI products and services 

• Interest in privacy, risk, and governance in a financial services context 

• 2–3 years of academic or project experience in analytics, tech, or business 

• High proficiency in Power BI and Power Automate (required) 

• Curiosity about AI and technology trends and an emerging POV on their risks and opportunities 

• Analytical problem‑solver with strong attention to detail 

• Clear written and verbal communicator 

• Organized, dependable, and able to work across multiple teams 

Why Join Us 

• Learn how a large financial institution enable and governs AI responsibly. 

• Build executive‑level reporting and analytical skills with real impact. 

• Work alongside experts in AI, Data, Architecture, Privacy, and Risk 

• Contribute to real initiatives that shape how AI is evaluated and deployed at Canada Life 

• Gain experience with tooling (Power BI, Automate, MS CoPilot, governance platforms)  

• Accelerate your career in AI policy, tech governance, analytics, or risk management 

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The base salary for this position is between $48,000- $71,900 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.

For our student opportunities, the base salary will be dependent on the number of work terms you have completed along with other factors depending on your program. 

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.

Grow with Canada Life 

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.  

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you! 

What we offer:  

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member: 

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement. 

• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being. 

• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.  

• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options. 

• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!  
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.  

Learn more about Canada Life.  

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact  talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.  

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

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