IT Project Manager (Student Position)

The Canada Life Assurance Company • Unknown, Canada • 6d ago

Career Level 13

Sulabh Gupta

Technology, Canada and Great-West Lifeco, Applications Delivery, Canada & LifeCo – Workplace Solutions

Temporary Full Time

This is a student position that is 4 months in duration for the term: September-December. 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. As part of our hiring process, candidates are required to submit their most recent unofficial academic transcript. Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? You’ve come to the right place. We’re looking for ambitious people who share our values and want to make every day better for people around the world. If this sounds like you, and the career below sounds exciting, we’d like to hear from you. We are looking for a Project Manager (Student Position) who can help us streamline our processes and help with delivery of tech and business projects. Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following locations: London, Winnipeg, Toronto What will you be doing?

Join us in a fun, friendly, team-oriented hybrid environment, working closely with a coach/mentor Provide consulting on project initiatives including business case preparation and developing creative/alternative approaches to problem resolution Work closely with a variety of tech and business stakeholders in the Workplace Solutions space and assist with improving the current processes Collaborate with project teams to ensure business needs and outcomes of the project are achieved Learn and execute on the Agile methodology of work execution. Provide timely updates to the leadership teams as applicable for the workstreams assigned Contribute learning from education experience to practical process improvement opportunities Support resource requirement identification and expectation management Create project plans and manage dependencies in accordance with project team needs

What do you bring to the table?

Have strong skills/interest in the financial and budget management of initiatives Have experience in any of the project management tools is a plus:

MS Project JIRA Confluence Clarity MS Visio

Are in the process of completing relevant post secondary education within a Computer Science/Engineering/Management discipline Are a team player, and have solid teamwork/collaboration skills Have strong analysis and problem-solving skills Are self motivated to learn new technologies and applications Have the ability to manage and report on the status of individual tasks Can communicate effectively, both oral and written Have experience working within a formally organized group or team (considered an asset) Have relevant work, school, and/or volunteering experience (considered an asset)

- The base salary for this position is between $42,500 - $70,400 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. 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.