Business Systems Analyst (Student Position)

The Canada Life Assurance CompanyToronto, ON
CA$48,000 - CA$71,900Hybrid

About The Position

This is a student position that is 4 months in duration for the term(s): 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. Applicants are required to submit both their resume and their most recent unofficial transcript as part of the application process. We are looking for a Business Systems Analyst (BSA) Student who is interested in learning how business needs are translated into effective technology and process solutions. In this role, you will work closely with business, technology, and delivery teams to analyze processes, gather requirements, and support the implementation of solutions that enable organizational goals. As part of a collaborative, cross‑functional environment, you will gain hands‑on experience bridging business and technology by supporting initiatives across planning, delivery, analysis, and continuous improvement. You will be supported by experienced analysts and mentors while applying your academic learning to real‑world challenges.

Requirements

  • Currently in your second-year or higher and pursuing a post-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Business Technology Management, or a related discipline
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
  • Interest in understanding how business processes and technology systems work together
  • Ability to organize information and communicate insights clearly
  • Comfort working both independently and collaboratively within a team
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage assigned tasks

Nice To Haves

  • Exposure to: Business Analysis Practices: Requirements gathering, process mapping, stakeholder analysis, and documentation
  • Exposure to: Delivery & Ways of Working: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models
  • Exposure to: Tools & Documentation: Collaboration and tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, SharePoint), presentation and analysis tools
  • Exposure to: Data & Systems: Business applications, databases, APIs, reporting tools, or workflow platforms
  • Exposure to: Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Working with project managers, developers, operations, and business stakeholders
  • Exposure to: Business analysis concepts or coursework
  • Exposure to: Process mapping or visualization techniques (e.g., flowcharts, BPMN, use cases)
  • Exposure to: Data analysis or reporting tools
  • Experience creating presentations or documentation for academic or group projects
  • Familiarity with software development lifecycle concepts
  • Prior experience working within a structured team environment (academic, volunteer, or work)

Responsibilities

  • Support the analysis of business processes, systems, and data to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Work with business partners, technical teams, and stakeholders to gather, document, and validate requirements
  • Assist in translating business needs into functional requirements, user stories, or solution outlines
  • Contribute to the development of presentations, documentation, and visual artifacts to communicate insights and recommendations
  • Support project and initiative delivery through research, analysis, testing, and coordination activities
  • Participate in solution design, testing, and implementation support as needed
  • Assist with data analysis and reporting to support decision‑making
  • Apply continuous improvement thinking to processes, tools, and ways of working

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
  • Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
  • In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
  • Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
  • Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
  • Workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.
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