Associate, Emerging Leaders Program

Permanent Full Time

The Emerging Leaders Program is a 24-month accelerated leadership development program designed to prepare the next generation of Canada Life leaders. Through three eight-month rotations, you’ll gain exposure to diverse business areas, work on key projects, and develop leadership skills under the guidance of senior leaders.

This program offers:

• Broad experience across Canada Life’s core business functions.
• Opportunities to explore different career paths and areas of interest.
• A strong foundation for long-term growth within Canada Life.

• Complete three meaningful rotations in areas such as Operations, Wealth, Strategy, Sales, and Marketing.
• Contribute to impactful projects and initiatives that challenge and showcase your leadership.
• Participate in a tailored leadership learning program with curated content.
• Benefit from one-on-one mentoring with program and rotation managers.
• Collaborate with peers on a real-world business challenge and present recommendations to senior executives.
• Build your network and gain exposure to senior leaders across the organization.

• Recent undergraduates (within the past eighteen months from our September start) from a Canadian college or university.
• Strong academic performance in any discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership and community involvement through extracurricular activities, volunteering, or innovative projects.
• Passion for leadership, driving change, and making an impact.
• Eligible to work in Canada and available to start full-time in September 2026.

• Inclusive, supportive environment where you can be your best.
• Competitive compensation, pension, and benefits.
• Hybrid work arrangements for flexibility.
• Tuition reimbursement and access to learning resources.
• Employee Share Ownership Plan.
• Paid volunteer day and opportunities to give back.
• A collaborative, fun culture focused on growth and development.

Submit your CV, cover letter, and academic transcripts (unofficial accepted).

Your cover letter should highlight what makes you a leader and why you want to join the program.

• Virtual interview with Campus Recruitment.
• Candidate event with Canada Life leaders.
• Virtual panel interview with senior leaders.
• Successful candidates will receive an offer from the Program Manager.

The base salary for this position is between $51,400 - $85,600 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.