Technology Strategy - Fall 2026 Co-op/Intern

Definity Insurance Company • Toronto, ON

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

This co-op placement offers rewarding work and real-life experience at Definity. Contributions, creativity, and energy will be put to good use in initiatives that support strategic goals within a supportive team environment. Definity takes care of its people, including co-ops, and has a track record of significant achievements.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in full-time MBA or IT related master’s programs with previous strategy or consulting experience gained at a top-tier management/technology consulting firm, internal corporate strategy role, or equivalent
• Strategy development experience across a variety of strategic problems such as adopting new technology, improving operations & processes, competitive assessments, etc.
• Strong interest in the technology industry and a passion for learning about new technologies
• Experience in evaluating new technology opportunities, developing implementation strategies, and operating model assessments
• Experience building business cases to support strategy execution
• Strong business & technology acumen, with demonstrated aptitude for strategic, analytical, and critical thinking
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, independently tackle complex problems with limited information, and deliver strategic insights through strong analytical thinking
• Exceptional storytelling and written presentation skills, with the ability to prepare informative and impactful presentation decks to express complex ideas graphically
• Must be a team player with the ability to demonstrate collaboration with others to achieve desired results
• Must have proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• P&C insurance industry experience is an asset but not necessary

Responsibilities

• Act as an “in-house strategy consultant” – apply strategic thinking to solve complex strategy problems
• Be constantly challenged by strategic requests from different businesses and functions
• Support deliverables that will shape decision-making by the technology strategy team
• Support strategic analysis to arrive at options and recommendations using a hypothesis and data driven approach
• Support the research & development of POV including market trends, competitive landscapes, etc. on emerging & new technology ideas (e.g., AI, Cloud computing, Quantum computing, Agile)
• Assist in the development and evaluation of technology strategies and roadmaps
• Support the technology strategy team with the development of high-quality deliverables (e.g., PowerPoint decks, Excel, etc.) that communicate information and ideas effectively and support in decision-making
• Contribute to the development of a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team
• Gain valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while working closely with experienced professionals and industry leaders
• Do all this in a fun and supportive team led by leaders who encourage pursuit of your passions and ambitions

Benefits

• Meaningful work forwarding our purpose of building a better world by helping our clients and communities adapt and thrive in their hardest times of need.
• Culture of accountability, empowerment, and collaboration.
• Opportunities to support personal and professional growth through real-life experience and unique learning opportunities. Our Leadership Essentials program builds knowledge and skills to Team Leaders to Directors
• Opportunity to join our employee groups - focused on women's empowerment, LGBTQ+, anti-racism and cultural equity, and environmental activism.
• Determined to create positive change for our environment, our people, and our communities, now and in the future. Check our ESG work [https://www.definityfinancial.com/sustainability/default.aspx]!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern