Student, Compensation Analyst; Summer

Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. You’ll 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.

We are looking to hire a Student, Compensation Analyst to support the Compensation team this summer. The Canada Total Rewards team develops and delivers compensation, benefits, and retirement/savings programs for the company. We determine how to pay our people in a way that optimizes our spend and furthers our Purpose, which is to help our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.

We have deep technical expertise and a desire to offer our employees modern, compelling, and relevant rewards.

This opportunity is a hybrid position with a 1 - 2 day in-office requirement working from our Sun Life Toronto One York Office - 1 York Street, Toronto, ON, M5J 0B6.

• Help our team make informed decisions by deriving insights through relevant data analysis (e.g. compensation benchmarking)
• Contribute to key projects or work streams, including salary structure design, and salary increase cycles
• Evaluate jobs using Sun Life’s job evaluation methodology
• Support the delivery of foundational Total Rewards programs

• Working towards a degree or diploma in human resources, business, or another relevant major and/or relevant, transferrable work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• High attention to detail
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Ability to take initiative and employ critical thinking
• Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and a high regard for privacy and confidentiality
• Curiosity, an open‑mind, and a desire to grow and learn about business, financial services, and HR

• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture where you’re an innovator and trusted partner
• An environment of continuous learning and improvement
• We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2022 Best Workplace in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada
• Gain exposure to Human Resources and Compensation in a major company with clients all over the world
• Develop analytical thinking, communication, and other core business skills by working with our team leads

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 may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

Temporary Employee

19/01/2026