Market Insights Student Intern

Temporary Full Time 

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Do you enjoy gathering and analyzing information? Are you curious about how market trends shape business decisions? Join our Market Insights team for the summer and gain hands‑on experience supporting competitive intelligence and market analysis efforts that help drive strategy across the business.

As a Market Insights Intern, you will contribute to research, reporting, and insight development within the Individual Customer and Advisory Network teams. This role is ideal for students interested in analytics, business strategy, market research, or financial services.

What You Will Do

• Market monitoring & reporting: summarize trends, competitive changes, and industry developments for internal audiences.
• Product support: conduct research on competitor products, pricing, and market positioning.
• Wholesale support: contribute to updating sales tools, comparison summaries, and market snapshots
• Intelligence output development and management: help organize and maintain intelligence repositories, databases, and shared team resources.

• Team Support: complete ad-hoc research and analysis requests from team members and internal stakeholders.

What You Will Bring

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Business, Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to synthesize information clearly.
• Interest in financial services, insurance, or wealth products (experience not required).
• Highly organized with solid time‑management abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working with data and learning new tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

What You Will Gain

• Exposure to market/competitive intelligence and strategic decision‑making.
• Practical experience analyzing industry trends in insurance and wealth.
• Opportunity to build business acumen and strengthen analytical skills.
• Experience using research tools, dashboards, and reporting methods.
• A collaborative, supportive team environment with opportunities for mentorship and learning.

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The base salary for this position is between $45,600 - $68,400 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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