Leadership Development and Succession Planning - Fall 2026 Co-op

Definity Insurance Company • Waterloo, ON

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Co-op student on the Leadership Development and Succession team, you will play a key role in supporting initiatives that foster leadership growth and succession planning across the organization. Your contributions will help ensure smooth operations and impactful learning experiences for Definity Leaders. This is a co-op placement for Fall 2026, lasting 4 months. Definity offers rewarding work and real-life experience, where contributions, creativity, and energy are put to good use in initiatives that support strategic goals within a supportive team environment. Definity is a company that takes care of its people and has a track record of doing big things.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a university or College Program; preferred field of study is Human Resources, Business, or Marketing
• 0-2 years of experience in an administrative support role
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Professional written communication
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Familiarity with Outlook
• Multi-tasking
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, formatting, data organization)
• Organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Event planning and coordination
• Calendar management
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and French is an asset
• Understanding of adult learning principles (an asset)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Internal Leadership Communications: Manage email correspondence related to internal leadership opportunities, including responding to inquiries and distributing program information.
• Develop and Maintain Leadership Program Spreadsheets: Create and update spreadsheets using data from internal leadership programs such as High Performing Leader and CultureU. Analyze and share basic statistical information related to each course (example number of attendees, number of cancellations, summary of feedback, etc.)
• Design Presentation Materials for Leadership Courses: Assist in the creation of visually engaging and informative PowerPoint presentations for leadership development sessions
• Coordinate Logistics for Employee Functions and Meetings: Book venues and manage logistics for leadership-related meetings and employee events. Act as the point of contact for external facilitators requiring assistance. Identify location support staff to support facilitators attending meetings at various Definity locations.
• Other projects or work as required

Benefits

• Opportunities to support personal and professional growth through real-life experience and unique learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to join our employee groups - focused on women's empowerment, LGBTQ+, anti-racism and cultural equity, and environmental activism
• Flexible, hybrid work experience

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed