Technology Project Management Office (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. 

Join Our Team as a Technology Project Management Office (TPMO) Student at Canada Life!

Are you a student eager to gain real-world experience in technology transformation within a dynamic and global organization? Canada Life’s TPMO is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated student to join our collaborative team. This opportunity is perfect for those curious about the impact of project management, resource management, data management, and reporting in shaping technology initiatives that drive business success.

As a valued member of our high-impact TPMO team, you’ll have the chance to work alongside experienced professionals and gain hands-on experience in a range of core functions including: supporting requirements analysis and development of our project management platform, development of new resource management processes and tools, data analysis, and design of dashboards and reports for delivery governance, financial oversight, and portfolio operations. You’ll play a key role in streamlining processes, supporting project managers and teams, and providing portfolio insights that inform technology investment across the company.

What You’ll Do

Support the Technology PMO in governing and advancing delivery excellence across Lifeco by contributing to research, analysis, reporting, and operational oversight. In this role, you will:

• Support Canada Life’s Project Portfolio Management platform (Clarity) by helping to collect requirements, manage test data and participate in testing.
• Support development of updated Resource Management processes by working with project managers and resource managers to review project intake requests, team member assignments, and by identifying and addressing allocation issues.
• Contribute to Centralized Reporting by compiling, validating, and synthesizing portfolio-level insights using Clarity, and by working with the data analysis and reporting team to develop and update reports and dashboards.
• Collaborate with PMO Mentors to learn PMO methodologies and best practices.

What You’ll Be Working With

You may gain exposure to several of the following areas (experience in all is not required):

• Governance & Methodology: Delivery standards, Project Delivery frameworks, gating processes, templates, and project health assessments.
• Portfolio Reporting: Project Portfolio Management platform (Clarity), dashboards, KPIs, and enterprise-level reporting.
• Financial Oversight & Reporting: Forecasting, budgeting alignment, cost tracking, and variance analysis.
• Process Improvement: Enhancing workflows (MS Visio, PowerPoint), delivery consistency, and cross-team collaboration.
• Data & Analysis: Working with data to identify trends and support insights.
• Executive Communication: Developing clear summaries, visuals, and presentation materials.
• Tools & Platforms: PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI, Clarity, and other collaboration tools.

What You Bring

• Interest in how technology initiatives are governed, prioritized, and delivered.
• 2-3 years of academic or practical experience in business, technology, analytics, or related fields.
• Strong skills in PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with Power BI is an asset.
• Curiosity about technology strategy, delivery practices, and governance frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Collaborative mindset, open to feedback and comfortable working in a team.
• Strong time-management skills and attention to detail.

Why Join Us

• Joining the Technology PMO gives you exposure to how a large organization plans, governs, and delivers technology. You’ll learn how decisions are made, how projects are prioritized, and how reporting and financial governance support delivery across Canada Life.
• You’ll gain hands-on experience with enterprise tools, structured frameworks, and cross-functional collaboration; skills that create a strong foundation for future roles in project management, technology delivery, or strategy.
• You’ll be supported by mentors, learn PMO best practices, and be part of a team that values learning, continuous improvement, and shared ownership.

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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 works 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 Great-West Lifeco

Great-West Lifeco Inc is a Canadian headquarter, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. We operate in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Empower and Irish Life. At the end of 2024, our companies had over 32,250 employees, 106,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 40 million customer relationships.

Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol GWO and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.

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 Great-West Lifeco.  

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 Great-West Lifeco policies.  

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