Student, Workplace Strategy & Design (Fall 2026)

Sun Life•Toronto, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. This co-op opportunity will be a combination of in person and hybrid work. When working remotely, you will be required to work within the province. Remote work outside of the province will not be a possibility. This opportunity is available to students with a December 2026 or later graduation date. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Workplace Strategy, the Workplace Strategy & Design - Co-op will provide client service, data analysis, monthly reporting activities, software and project management support for all facilities functions and core business support groups within Corporate Real Estate (CRE).

Requirements

Proficiency with AutoCAD, FM Desktop, Microsoft Office products, and relational databases preferred
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Working knowledge of SketchUp and willingness to learn new tools
Ability to manage and track projects to meet milestones and schedules
Strong problem-solving and decision making skills
Ability to handle multiple demands & effectively manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business requirements, and demonstrate solid process development skills
Strong business process understanding for graphics and data analysis
Ability to work in a team and independently with some supervision

Nice To Haves

Some travel within the GTA and Waterloo may be required

Responsibilities

Develop preliminary feasibility designs and space planning exercises for corporate office spaces
Conduct surveys of existing GTA office spaces as needed
Provide consultation with client contacts and assist in the governance and adherence of corporate standards
Work alongside senior designers on a wide range of projects while maintaining service levels for all operational requests
Perform AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel work to prepare build files for transfer from CAFM to Sun Life’s workstation booking system
Perform AutoCAD updates for reconfigurations within drawings managed through CAFM
Input data into IWMS tool
Create custom Excel reports for Clients utilizing existing reports and databases
Support maintenance of accurate, real-time architectural conditions and associated data attributes across multiple platforms