Senior Counsel/Counsel, Group & CXO – Sun Life Financial – Toronto, ON – York, ON

Company: Sun Life Financial

Location: Toronto, ON – York, ON

Expected salary: $120000 – 190000 per year

Job date: Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:42:36 GMT

Job description: You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You’ll work with dynamic colleagues – experts in their fields – who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you’ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients – who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.Job Description:This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a lawyer to join Sun Life’s Group and Client Experience Office (CXO) legal team. The successful candidate will primarily support Sun Life’s CXO business as part of a dynamic and collaborative legal team that also supports our Group Benefits (“GB”) and Group Retirement Services (“GRS”) business. CXO is comprised of our data and analytics team, Canadian Marketing, digital journeys and design experience and client strategy team. It supports businesses and operations across Sun Life Canada.Experience in intellectual property, marketing law, contract law, and general laws applicable to the financial services industry will be considered an asset.This role is based in our Waterloo, Toronto or Montreal office and you’ll report to the AVP & Managing Counsel. This is a hybrid role with Tuesday & Wednesday as in-office days.The successful candidate will have a strong business acumen and client focus. They will be resilient, adaptable, and highly motivated. This is a great and unique opportunity to work with a collaborative team with a large variety of work.What will you do?

  • Negotiate and draft a variety of contractual arrangements
  • Provide proactive, timely and effective legal support to Sun Life team members, management, client-facing, and administrative teams that serve our clients across Canada on a broad range of matters
  • Provide timely and strategic legal advice on business risks, marketing materials, sustainability, client escalations, and new product and service development
  • Provide support and advice on digital and data influenced initiatives
  • Advise on new legislation and regulatory requirements in the financial services industry

What do you need to succeed?The successful candidate will be:

  • A member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or another common law jurisdiction, with at least 4-6 years of private practice and/or in-house experience
  • Enthusiastic about leveraging data and technology to provide legal solutions to our business partners and inform business strategy
  • Interested in learning complex and nuanced areas of marketing, technology, competition, sustainability, insurance and pensions laws across Canada and providing advice in a simple and practical manner
  • You must be comfortable working on a wide variety of matters affecting the financial services industry
  • Proactive and a self-starter with an ability to work independently and take a risk-based approach to prioritize work
  • Able to engage and influence others
  • Able to collaborate, gain trust of business partners, and explain complex topics using simple and clear language

What’s in it for you?

  • Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
  • Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial
  • Fitness and wellness programs that help you balance work and life and enjoy a healthier lifestyle

As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada or worldwide.The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Salary Range: 120,000/120 000 – 190,000/190 000Job Category: LegalPosting End Date: 06/05/2025

Summary:

Sun Life is seeking a lawyer for its Group and Client Experience Office (CXO) legal team. The role involves supporting the CXO business, which includes teams focused on data, marketing, digital design, and client strategy. Candidates should have 4-6 years of experience in private practice or in-house, particularly in intellectual property, marketing law, and financial services. The position is hybrid, requiring in-office presence on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities to influence business strategies.

Key responsibilities include negotiating contracts, providing legal support and advice on various matters, and adapting to new laws and regulations. Desired qualities include strong business acumen, proactive problem-solving skills, and the ability to explain complex legal topics simply.

Benefits include flexible options tailored to employee needs, wellness programs, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Bilingualism (English and French) is required for positions based in Quebec. Salary ranges from $120,000 to $190,000, and applications will only be acknowledged for candidates selected for interviews.

Sun Life Financial – Director, GRS Member Journey Owner – Toronto, ON – York, ON

Company: Sun Life Financial

Location: Toronto, ON – York, ON

Expected salary: $105000 – 180000 per year

Job date: Wed, 16 Apr 2025 22:56:22 GMT

Job description: You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You’ll work with dynamic colleagues – experts in their fields – who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you’ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients – who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.Job Description:The Director – GRS, Member Journey Owner role focuses on building a strategy, and executing, on the creation of amazing digital experiences that delight our clients while also ensuring we maintain a balance in our experience that attracts Employers to wanting to have Sun Life support their Group Retirement Plan.You will be guided by your deep understanding of our clients, our competitors, as well as digital innovators, and your close relationships with business and other stakeholders. You will manage priorities carefully, ensuring that we deliver on the features that are core to our business and align with the overall strategy of the Group Retirement business.The individual interested in this role is passionate about building client experiences that can support clients in meeting their wealth goals. You are a leader who constantly strives to innovate by being both client and data obsessed to ensure the best possible experience.Your responsibilities will include:

  • Work with the AVP, Member Journey Owner to set an ambitious and clear vision/strategy that can be aligned with senior leaders, while also being articulated to the squads that will deliver the work
  • Be accountable for creating and aligning on OKRs that are measured and reported back to your leadership group on an ongoing basis
  • Prioritize work for the squads responsible for delivery to ensure they are focusing on features that are the most critical to meeting OKRs set by leadership and yourself
  • Leverage surveys, competitive intelligence, and customer data on an ongoing basis to ensure we are continuing to focus on the most important features
  • Look for opportunities to collaborate across the organization to ensure scalability of key innovations & solutions (i.e. Financial Planning)
  • Manage and provide guidance to a group of Product Owners to support them in delivering on their objectives. Remove roadblocks as required.
  • Assist our Business Development partners in presenting on key solutions that will support Employers in administering their retirement plan
  • Own the end-to-end journey of a solution to ensure that the holistic impact to our internal and external partners is considered
  • Work closely with business leaders to establish each product’s business value to support messaging, communication, and customer outreach as necessary

Experience & Education:

  • Proven knowledge of Group Retirement space
  • University education in business, analytics, or computer science
  • 7+ Year of project experience related to Group Retirement & channels
  • Experience in facilitating agile ceremonies & back-log/release plans
  • A depth of strategic experience with a focus on business model evolution

Key Skills:

  • Effective at both presenting and influencing senior leadership
  • Able to empower others to fail, learn, and grow
  • Able to navigate a large organization at a senior level
  • Skilled in being able to translate data into results and actions
  • Ability to manage and lead a team to push an end solution forward
  • Strong communication skills and comfortable speaking with business stakeholders
  • Ability to collaborate and make decisions effectively with sometimes limited information
  • Excellent ability to problem solve, and analyze options, to arrive at the best solution
  • Firm grasp of development methodologies, particularly agile development
  • Encouraging of an experimental mindset to drive innovation
  • As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only as the position includes managing both French and English-speaking staff (Quebec and outside Quebec) and providing daily support to the team.

What’s in it for you?

  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Most Trusted Executive Team in Canada – 2025, 2024 and 2023
  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces in Canada – 2025
  • Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work® certification from Excellence Canada. Sun Life is one of only four companies in Canada to ever receive this certification – 2024
  • Top Work Places® for Remote Work – Monster Canada – 2024
  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces in Canada – 2024 and 2022
  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces for Women in Canada – 2024
  • Flexible hybrid work model. #LI-Hybrid
  • Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
  • Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
  • A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
  • Be part of our continuous improvement journey in developing the next greatest digital enterprise experience.
  • Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data
  • The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Salary Range: 105,000/105 000 – 180,000/180 000Job Category: Business Analysis – ProcessPosting End Date: 30/04/2025

Brand Research Senior Consultant – Sun Life Financial – Toronto, ON

Company: Sun Life Financial

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $84000 – 138000 per year

Job date: Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:27:18 GMT

Job description: You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You’ll work with dynamic colleagues – experts in their fields – who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you’ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients – who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.Job Description:Are you a proven research expert who is obsessed with capturing client data and analyzing it to deliver actionable insights to drive improvements to brand funnel metrics? Sun Life is searching for the right candidate to step into our Senior Consultant, Brand Research role within the Canadian Client Experience Office (CXO) and help support client engagement across our Canadian business.Reporting to the Director, CX and Market Research, this role will be responsible for supporting the brand health measurement program and research needs for the Sun Life Canada Marketing team. The goal is to leverage various forms of insights data, analytics and operational data to deliver actionable insights to help improve brand awareness and consideration.What will you do?

  • Conduct in-depth research to understand consumer behaviour, market trends, and brand positioning.
  • Leverage multiple sources of data, including response data from brand and sponsorship tracking programs, primary proprietary research, media spend, earned media, social media monitoring, etc. to deliver insights to assess brand health, equity, and loyalty for driving business outcomes
  • Foster relationships and consult with marketing partners to understand the client acquisition and retention strategies and plans as it relates to the brand consideration
  • Provide an understanding of target audience by analyzing consumer preferences, behaviours, and pain points to tailor messaging and communications campaigns effectively
  • Validate brand elements to ensure that visual identity and design choices resonate with existing and prospective clients Identify unique brand attributes and competitive positioning to help create distinct and compelling strategies
  • Provide insights from ongoing brand tracking to refine marketing tactics for improving ROI and brand equity over time
  • Explore customer motivations and cultural insights through advanced methods like ethnography, neuroscience, and semiotics
  • Ensure insights align with brand purpose and marketing goals/objectives by applying deep knowledge of brand marketing principles and content strategy
  • Deliver forward-thinking recommendations by leveraging understanding of social media platforms and trends
  • Identify and articulate platform-specific opportunities for short-form video and social storytelling
  • Conduct in-depth analysis to generate actionable insights and data-backed recommendations
  • Develop customized reports and presentations connecting insights with client brand strategy
  • Collaborate with Canadian business units and marketing teams to understand the brand funnel metrics
  • Build a deep understanding of our key clients, client segments and personas (retail clients, group members, advisors, and sponsors) and their client journeys. Proactively share client insights with partners and team members and take clear steps to help build a “client-obsessed” culture within Sun Life

What will you need to succeed?

  • University degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience working on brand research at client-side or market research vendor
  • Experience gathering client/customer insights through a variety of tools and methodologies including quantitative and qualitative, ethnography, neuro-science, semiotics, social media, etc.
  • Strong data and analytics skills and applying these skills to deliver clear insights and a compelling story
  • Proven experience and strong knowledge of various brand research metrics and how to best capture and share these to provide a broad and full picture of our marketing effectiveness
  • Strong collaboration and influencing skills, working with cross-Business Unit groups to promote and deliver strong client engagement initiatives
  • Effective and confident listening and communication, comfortable in a variety of situations with junior through to senior roles
  • A strong, demonstrated record of accomplishment of driving business results and organizational change through brand health measurement and insights
  • Excellent problem solving skills and communication skills with the ability to present a compelling argument for change

What’s in it for you?

  • Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork – 2022
  • Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada – 2022
  • Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces in Canada – 2022
  • Named “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor – 2021
  • Canada Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work – 2021
  • Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
  • Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
  • A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
  • Be part of our continuous improvement journey in developing the next greatest digital enterprise experience

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Salary Range: 84,000/84 000 – 138,000/138 000Job Category: Client / User Experience DesignPosting End Date: 05/05/2025

Sun Life is looking for a Senior Consultant in Brand Research to support client engagement within the Canadian Client Experience Office. The role entails conducting research on consumer behavior and brand positioning, leveraging various data sources to provide insights for improving brand awareness and consideration. The successful candidate will need a strong background in brand research, data analytics, and collaboration skills. Sun Life offers a supportive work environment, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Brand Research Senior Consultant – Sun Life Financial – Toronto, ON

Company: Sun Life Financial

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $84000 – 138000 per year

Job date: Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:13:31 GMT

Job description: You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You’ll work with dynamic colleagues – experts in their fields – who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you’ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients – who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.Job Description:Are you a proven research expert who is obsessed with capturing client data and analyzing it to deliver actionable insights to drive improvements to brand funnel metrics? Sun Life is searching for the right candidate to step into our Senior Consultant, Brand Research role within the Canadian Client Experience Office (CXO) and help support client engagement across our Canadian business.Reporting to the Director, CX and Market Research, this role will be responsible for supporting the brand health measurement program and research needs for the Sun Life Canada Marketing team. The goal is to leverage various forms of insights data, analytics and operational data to deliver actionable insights to help improve brand awareness and consideration.What will you do?

  • Conduct in-depth research to understand consumer behaviour, market trends, and brand positioning.
  • Leverage multiple sources of data, including response data from brand and sponsorship tracking programs, primary proprietary research, media spend, earned media, social media monitoring, etc. to deliver insights to assess brand health, equity, and loyalty for driving business outcomes
  • Foster relationships and consult with marketing partners to understand the client acquisition and retention strategies and plans as it relates to the brand consideration
  • Provide an understanding of target audience by analyzing consumer preferences, behaviours, and pain points to tailor messaging and communications campaigns effectively
  • Validate brand elements to ensure that visual identity and design choices resonate with existing and prospective clients Identify unique brand attributes and competitive positioning to help create distinct and compelling strategies
  • Provide insights from ongoing brand tracking to refine marketing tactics for improving ROI and brand equity over time
  • Explore customer motivations and cultural insights through advanced methods like ethnography, neuroscience, and semiotics
  • Ensure insights align with brand purpose and marketing goals/objectives by applying deep knowledge of brand marketing principles and content strategy
  • Deliver forward-thinking recommendations by leveraging understanding of social media platforms and trends
  • Identify and articulate platform-specific opportunities for short-form video and social storytelling
  • Conduct in-depth analysis to generate actionable insights and data-backed recommendations
  • Develop customized reports and presentations connecting insights with client brand strategy
  • Collaborate with Canadian business units and marketing teams to understand the brand funnel metrics
  • Build a deep understanding of our key clients, client segments and personas (retail clients, group members, advisors, and sponsors) and their client journeys. Proactively share client insights with partners and team members and take clear steps to help build a “client-obsessed” culture within Sun Life

What will you need to succeed?

  • University degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience working on brand research at client-side or market research vendor
  • Experience gathering client/customer insights through a variety of tools and methodologies including quantitative and qualitative, ethnography, neuro-science, semiotics, social media, etc.
  • Strong data and analytics skills and applying these skills to deliver clear insights and a compelling story
  • Proven experience and strong knowledge of various brand research metrics and how to best capture and share these to provide a broad and full picture of our marketing effectiveness
  • Strong collaboration and influencing skills, working with cross-Business Unit groups to promote and deliver strong client engagement initiatives
  • Effective and confident listening and communication, comfortable in a variety of situations with junior through to senior roles
  • A strong, demonstrated record of accomplishment of driving business results and organizational change through brand health measurement and insights
  • Excellent problem solving skills and communication skills with the ability to present a compelling argument for change

What’s in it for you?

  • Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork – 2022
  • Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada – 2022
  • Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces in Canada – 2022
  • Named “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor – 2021
  • Canada Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work – 2021
  • Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
  • Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
  • A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
  • Be part of our continuous improvement journey in developing the next greatest digital enterprise experience

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Salary Range: 84,000/84 000 – 138,000/138 000Job Category: Client / User Experience DesignPosting End Date: 05/05/2025

Sun Life is looking for a Senior Consultant in Brand Research to support client engagement by analyzing data and delivering insights. The role involves conducting research on consumer behavior and market trends, leveraging various data sources to improve brand awareness, and collaborating with marketing teams to refine marketing tactics. The successful candidate will have a university degree, 7 years of brand research experience, strong data analytics skills, and the ability to drive business results. Sun Life offers a great workplace culture, professional development opportunities, and competitive compensation. They are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Sun Life Financial – Director, Corporate Communications, Sun Life Canada – Toronto, ON

Company: Sun Life Financial

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $105000 – 180000 per year

Job date: Sun, 13 Apr 2025 04:28:14 GMT

Job description: You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You’ll work with dynamic colleagues – experts in their fields – who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you’ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients – who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.Job Description:Do you want to play a leadership role in driving strategic communications in support of Sun Life Canada’s business priorities? Are you an experienced Director of Corporate Communications who is passionate about telling stories internally and externally, creating engaging employee experiences and working collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver results? If the answer is ‘yes’, read more to see if this role could be a fit for you.In addition to the skills below, we’re looking for a passionate team player who is proactive, positive and proven in their ability to roll up their sleeves and play a leadership role on our broader Corporate Communications team supporting key company initiatives. This role reports into the AVP of Corporate Communications, Sun Life Canada.What will you do?

  • Create and execute internal and external communications plans in support of strategic initiatives for the Sun Life Canada business. This leader will advance communications in support of the Sun Life Canada business strategy and priorities, manage Canada issues and reputation risk, and support cross-functional teams including Office of the President, Operations, and Client Experience Office.
  • Write and create engaging communications with a passion for telling compelling stories
  • Counsel senior leaders on communication issues and change priorities
  • Drive proactive and compelling media relations, social media, and manage reputational issues
  • Collaborate with communications teams across the enterprise to ensure alignment and prioritization with the employee experience top of mind.
  • Coach team members in their professional development
  • Fuel employee engagement by delivering strategic and visual internal communications tied to Sun Life’s business priorities
  • Serve as a change agent for delivering new and interactive ways to communicate to employees
  • Solve day-to-day issues based on expertise and collaboration with others to find practical solutions
  • Own metrics and measurement of employee communications and media coverage

What do you need to succeed?

  • Experienced Communications leader with internal communications and media relations expertise
  • Strong story telling skills and an eye for graphic design to support the delivery of impactful communications campaigns
  • Self-starter with a proactive ability to initiate integrated communications plans, to own execution and measure results across multiple channels
  • Strong issues management skills to quickly analyze issues, understand business impacts and deliver communications to mitigate issues
  • Ability to advise and counsel senior executives and adapt to meet their business needs
  • A proven strategic ability to lead a team to plan, prioritize and collaborate with others to meet tight deadlines and deliver measurable results based on communications plans
  • Ability to manage and coach team members to help them grow and develop
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, negotiation and project management skills

Assets:

  • 10+ years of experience in communications, media relations
  • Bilingual (English, French)
  • Social media expertise and presence on LinkedIn, Twitter and other channels
  • Understanding of the financial, health and insurance business landscape
  • Graphic design experience

What’s in it for you?

  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Most Trusted Executive Team in Canada – 2025, 2024 and 2023
  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces in Canada – 2025
  • Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work® certification from Excellence Canada. Sun Life is one of only four companies in Canada to ever receive this certification – 2024
  • Top Work Places® for Remote Work – Monster Canada – 2024
  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces in Canada – 2024 and 2022
  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces for Women in Canada – 2024
  • Flexible hybrid work model. #LI-Hybrid
  • Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
  • Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
  • A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
  • Be part of our continuous improvement journey in developing the next greatest digital enterprise experience.
  • Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data
  • The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Salary Range: 105,000/105 000 – 180,000/180 000Job Category: CommunicationsPosting End Date: 20/04/2025

Sun Life Financial – Director, Corporate Communications, Sun Life Canada – Toronto, ON

Company: Sun Life Financial

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $105000 – 180000 per year

Job date: Sun, 13 Apr 2025 07:23:37 GMT

Job description: You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You’ll work with dynamic colleagues – experts in their fields – who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you’ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients – who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.Job Description:Do you want to play a leadership role in driving strategic communications in support of Sun Life Canada’s business priorities? Are you an experienced Director of Corporate Communications who is passionate about telling stories internally and externally, creating engaging employee experiences and working collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver results? If the answer is ‘yes’, read more to see if this role could be a fit for you.In addition to the skills below, we’re looking for a passionate team player who is proactive, positive and proven in their ability to roll up their sleeves and play a leadership role on our broader Corporate Communications team supporting key company initiatives. This role reports into the AVP of Corporate Communications, Sun Life Canada.What will you do?

  • Create and execute internal and external communications plans in support of strategic initiatives for the Sun Life Canada business. This leader will advance communications in support of the Sun Life Canada business strategy and priorities, manage Canada issues and reputation risk, and support cross-functional teams including Office of the President, Operations, and Client Experience Office.
  • Write and create engaging communications with a passion for telling compelling stories
  • Counsel senior leaders on communication issues and change priorities
  • Drive proactive and compelling media relations, social media, and manage reputational issues
  • Collaborate with communications teams across the enterprise to ensure alignment and prioritization with the employee experience top of mind.
  • Coach team members in their professional development
  • Fuel employee engagement by delivering strategic and visual internal communications tied to Sun Life’s business priorities
  • Serve as a change agent for delivering new and interactive ways to communicate to employees
  • Solve day-to-day issues based on expertise and collaboration with others to find practical solutions
  • Own metrics and measurement of employee communications and media coverage

What do you need to succeed?

  • Experienced Communications leader with internal communications and media relations expertise
  • Strong story telling skills and an eye for graphic design to support the delivery of impactful communications campaigns
  • Self-starter with a proactive ability to initiate integrated communications plans, to own execution and measure results across multiple channels
  • Strong issues management skills to quickly analyze issues, understand business impacts and deliver communications to mitigate issues
  • Ability to advise and counsel senior executives and adapt to meet their business needs
  • A proven strategic ability to lead a team to plan, prioritize and collaborate with others to meet tight deadlines and deliver measurable results based on communications plans
  • Ability to manage and coach team members to help them grow and develop
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, negotiation and project management skills

Assets:

  • 10+ years of experience in communications, media relations
  • Bilingual (English, French)
  • Social media expertise and presence on LinkedIn, Twitter and other channels
  • Understanding of the financial, health and insurance business landscape
  • Graphic design experience

What’s in it for you?

  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Most Trusted Executive Team in Canada – 2025, 2024 and 2023
  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces in Canada – 2025
  • Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work® certification from Excellence Canada. Sun Life is one of only four companies in Canada to ever receive this certification – 2024
  • Top Work Places® for Remote Work – Monster Canada – 2024
  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces in Canada – 2024 and 2022
  • Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces for Women in Canada – 2024
  • Flexible hybrid work model. #LI-Hybrid
  • Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
  • Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
  • A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
  • Be part of our continuous improvement journey in developing the next greatest digital enterprise experience.
  • Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data
  • The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Salary Range: 105,000/105 000 – 180,000/180 000Job Category: CommunicationsPosting End Date: 20/04/2025

SunAdvantage Service Associate – Sun Life Financial – Halifax, NS

Company: Sun Life Financial

Location: Halifax, NS

Expected salary: $49000 – 80200 per year

Job date: Sat, 19 Apr 2025 04:23:37 GMT

Job description: Manager, Business Development. What will you do? Review and gather data needed for quoting and for the installation of new… group meeting for BD Best Practices project or other initiatives within BD or internal partners What do you need…

The job of a Manager, Business Development involves reviewing and gathering data for quoting and installing new projects. This may also involve participating in group meetings for BD Best Practices projects or other initiatives within the business development department or with internal partners. The individual in this role will need strong analytical and communication skills to successfully carry out their duties.

SunAdvantage Service Associate – Sun Life Financial – Halifax, NS

Company: Sun Life Financial

Location: Halifax, NS

Expected salary: $49000 – 80200 per year

Job date: Sat, 19 Apr 2025 04:04:25 GMT

Job description: Manager, Business Development. What will you do? Review and gather data needed for quoting and for the installation of new… group meeting for BD Best Practices project or other initiatives within BD or internal partners What do you need…

The content discusses the responsibilities of a Manager, Business Development which includes reviewing and gathering data for quoting and installation of new projects. The role also involves participating in group meetings for BD best practices projects and collaborating with internal partners. The Manager, Business Development needs to have strong data analysis and project management skills.

Counsel, Group Benefits – Sun Life Financial – Toronto, ON – York, ON

Company: Sun Life Financial

Location: Toronto, ON – York, ON

Expected salary: $120000 – 190000 per year

Job date: Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:42:23 GMT

Job description: You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You’ll work with dynamic colleagues – experts in their fields – who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you’ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients – who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.Job Description:This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a lawyer to join Sun Life’s Group and Client Experience Office (CXO) legal team. The successful candidate will primarily support Sun Life’s group benefits business as part of a dynamic and collaborative legal team that also supports our CXO and group retirement services businesses. These businesses serve the needs of Canadians by providing life and health insurance benefits and administrative services, as well as retirement and savings plan asset administrative services.Experience in benefits, life and health insurance, pensions and applicable industry and regulatory trends will be considered an asset.This role is based in our Waterloo, Toronto or Montreal office and you’ll report to the AVP & Managing Counsel. This is a hybrid role.The successful candidate will have a strong business acumen and client focus. They will be resilient, adaptable, and highly motivated. This is a great and unique opportunity to work with a collaborative team with a large variety of work.What will you do?

  • Provide proactive, timely and effective legal support to management, client-facing, and administrative teams that serve our group plan sponsor clients and their plan members across Canada on a broad range of matters
  • Provide timely and strategic legal advice on group benefits services, benefit administration, claims adjudication, plan design, new product development, and marketing materials
  • Provide support and advice on digital and data influenced initiatives
  • Negotiate and draft a variety of contractual arrangements
  • Advise on new legislation and regulatory requirements in the financial services industry

The successful candidate will be:

  • A member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or another common law jurisdiction, with ideally at least 2-4 years of private practice and/or in-house experience
  • Enthusiastic about leveraging data and technology to provide legal solutions to our business partners and inform business strategy
  • Interested in learning complex and nuanced areas of insurance and pensions laws across Canada and providing advice in a simple and practical manner
  • Proactive and a self-starter with an ability to take a risk-based approach to prioritize work
  • Able to collaborate, gain trust of business partners, and explain complex topics using simple language and clear language
  • As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada or worldwide

What’s in it for you?

  • Anchored to our Purpose, our Sustainability Plan has three pillars which represent the areas where we have the greatest opportunity to drive positive impact in society: increasing financial security, fostering healthier lives, and advancing sustainable investing
  • Stock Ownership Program gives you the chance to invest in Sun Life and get a company match
  • Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical, and financial
  • In 2025, Sun Life ranked among the top 100 most sustainable global corporations by Corporate Knights for the 16th consecutive year, leading Canadian insurers
  • We are proud to be on the 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada list by Great Place to Work
  • We’re also listed as one of the Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams
  • We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Salary Range: 120,000/120 000 – 190,000/190 000Job Category: LegalPosting End Date: 23/04/2025

This job posting is for a lawyer to join Sun Life’s legal team, primarily supporting the group benefits business. The successful candidate will provide legal support on a variety of matters, including benefit services, contracts, and regulatory requirements. The role requires a strong business acumen, client focus, and an interest in leveraging data and technology. Bilingualism is required for interactions in Quebec. Sun Life offers a Stock Ownership Program, wellness programs, and has been recognized for its sustainability efforts and workplace culture. Diversity and inclusion are valued, and accommodations are available for persons with disabilities. Salary range is $120,000 – $190,000.

Counsel, Group Benefits – Sun Life Financial – Toronto, ON – York, ON

Company: Sun Life Financial

Location: Toronto, ON – York, ON

Expected salary: $120000 – 190000 per year

Job date: Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:41:12 GMT

Job description: You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You’ll work with dynamic colleagues – experts in their fields – who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you’ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients – who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.Job Description:This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a lawyer to join Sun Life’s Group and Client Experience Office (CXO) legal team. The successful candidate will primarily support Sun Life’s group benefits business as part of a dynamic and collaborative legal team that also supports our CXO and group retirement services businesses. These businesses serve the needs of Canadians by providing life and health insurance benefits and administrative services, as well as retirement and savings plan asset administrative services.Experience in benefits, life and health insurance, pensions and applicable industry and regulatory trends will be considered an asset.This role is based in our Waterloo, Toronto or Montreal office and you’ll report to the AVP & Managing Counsel. This is a hybrid role.The successful candidate will have a strong business acumen and client focus. They will be resilient, adaptable, and highly motivated. This is a great and unique opportunity to work with a collaborative team with a large variety of work.What will you do?

  • Provide proactive, timely and effective legal support to management, client-facing, and administrative teams that serve our group plan sponsor clients and their plan members across Canada on a broad range of matters
  • Provide timely and strategic legal advice on group benefits services, benefit administration, claims adjudication, plan design, new product development, and marketing materials
  • Provide support and advice on digital and data influenced initiatives
  • Negotiate and draft a variety of contractual arrangements
  • Advise on new legislation and regulatory requirements in the financial services industry

The successful candidate will be:

  • A member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or another common law jurisdiction, with ideally at least 2-4 years of private practice and/or in-house experience
  • Enthusiastic about leveraging data and technology to provide legal solutions to our business partners and inform business strategy
  • Interested in learning complex and nuanced areas of insurance and pensions laws across Canada and providing advice in a simple and practical manner
  • Proactive and a self-starter with an ability to take a risk-based approach to prioritize work
  • Able to collaborate, gain trust of business partners, and explain complex topics using simple language and clear language
  • As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada or worldwide

What’s in it for you?

  • Anchored to our Purpose, our Sustainability Plan has three pillars which represent the areas where we have the greatest opportunity to drive positive impact in society: increasing financial security, fostering healthier lives, and advancing sustainable investing
  • Stock Ownership Program gives you the chance to invest in Sun Life and get a company match
  • Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical, and financial
  • In 2025, Sun Life ranked among the top 100 most sustainable global corporations by Corporate Knights for the 16th consecutive year, leading Canadian insurers
  • We are proud to be on the 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada list by Great Place to Work
  • We’re also listed as one of the Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams
  • We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Salary Range: 120,000/120 000 – 190,000/190 000Job Category: LegalPosting End Date: 23/04/2025

This content highlights a unique opportunity for a lawyer to join Sun Life’s legal team, supporting group benefits, life and health insurance, pensions, and retirement services. The successful candidate will provide legal support, advice on various matters, and collaborate with teams to serve clients across Canada. The role requires a member of the Law Society of Ontario with 2-4 years of experience, business acumen, and a client-focused approach. Bilingualism is required for Quebec. The job offers opportunities for professional development, a stock ownership program, wellness programs, and recognition for sustainability initiatives. Sun Life values diversity and inclusion and offers a flexible work environment. The salary range is between $120,000 and $190,000.