Student, Solution Architect (Winter 2026)
Student, Solution Architect (Winter 2026)
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Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. Youll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way.
Job Description:
Length of term: 4 months (Winter 2026)
HYBRID/REMOTE
This co-op opportunity is voluntarily in person remote or hybrid. If you decide remote or hybrid you will be required to work within the province. Remote work outside of the province will not be a possibility.
Sun Life seeks a talented individual to fill the role of Associate Infrastructure Solution Architect Co-op within Sun Life Enterprise Services. The ideal candidate will work within Sun Lifes enterprise architecture group on infrastructure architecture capabilities including cloud containers/Kubernetes network server etc.
Part of the Enterprise Infrastructure Architecture team the successful candidate will work with other Infrastructure Architects to provide and support solutions with client-centric omni channel processes delivered through a consistent One Sun philosophy achieving the goal of making it easier for our clients to do business with us.
Find out for yourself why life really is brighter under the sun!
What will you do
Support the Infrastructure Architecture team in the creation of solutions conducting analysis to support these solutions across business and technical dimensions solving enterprise-wide complex business requirements.
Demonstrate forward thinking around where the business is going and how technology can support these efforts.
Contribute to establishing and promoting patterns and practical best practices for infrastructure technology at Sun Life
Collaborate with the broader enterprise architecture team to create and maintain standards for the overall architectural vision that emphasizes a reuse strategy
Develop knowledge of the capabilities of current infrastructure portfolios of solutions across geographies as well as hands-on experience with various infrastructure technologies.
Support a variety of operational processes creating documentation in collaboration with infrastructure architects as well as your experience in supporting these processes that will enable the transition of these processes to other more operationally focused teams.
Create proof of concepts for various technical concepts developing documentation to describe and explain the concept and related solutions.
What do you need to succeed
Enrolled in 2nd year or later of a university computer science engineering or other technically-focused degree program
Excellent interpersonal collaboration and team building skills
Excellent relationship management skills
Excellent problem analysis and trouble shooting skills
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) - ability to express ideas thoughts and information so that it can be understood by various audiences and meets the customers needs
Multi-tasker full of great energy and attitude to work in a fast-paced dynamic team environment
Prior experience working in a matrixed or virtual environment
Competencies:
Strong and effective relationship builder.
Ability to recognize and understand cultural and organizational dynamics to accomplish objectives.
An enthusiastic team player who enjoys sharing knowledge experience and ideas and is open to ideas and input of others.
Ability to apply judgment and make decisions in a dynamic and ambiguous environment leveraging analytical problem-solving skills.
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills able to tailor communication style to the audience and to actively participate and influence conversations with peers.
Results-oriented and able to deliver to deadlines able to multi-task and prioritize a wide range of tasks with a desire to understand the big picture and the interdependencies across processes and systems.
Positive and energetic attitude self-motivated with a willingness to take ownership and responsibility
Strong organizational and time management skills
Whats in it for you
A friendly collaborative and inclusive culture where youre an innovator and trusted partner
An environment of continuous learning and improvement
Were honoured to be recognized as a 2025 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work Canada & 2025 Best Workplaces for Inclusion by Great Place to Work Canada
The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted for. The Base Pay which you will be considered for will vary depending on the Campus program you are selected for.
Eligible Sun Life employees for various Campus Graduate programs will also participate in various incentive plans payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance
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 .
We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business our Clients and you! 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.
Job Category:
Temporary EmployeePosting End Date:
15/09/2025Employment Type
Full-Time
