Sun Life
Student,EventProducing,People,Strategy&Enablement(Fall2026)
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“Student, Event Producing, People, Strategy & Enablement (Fall 2026) at Sun Life. Skills: Event planning, Logistics, Vendor coordination. Research venues. Research gifting options”
What You'll Achieve.
Measure ROI of event
Industry & Context.
In-person support for onsite events
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
May 2026 or later graduation date
Nice to Have
Interest in Events Management, Exposure in Events Management, Education in Events Management, Previous work experience in events
What You'll Do.
Research gifting options
Research entertainment options
Research guest speaker options
Assist with Cvent reporting
Assist with Cvent data
Assist with Cvent analytics
Support hotel contract database
Support creation of floor plans
Support creation of name badges
Support creation of welcome packages
Support creation of special gifts
Research new services
Detail business partner meeting minutes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with Event Producing teams; Work with Strategy and Operations teams; Collaborate with E&EX teams
Communication Scope
Business relationships
Full Job Description
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. **Job Description:** The Events and Experiences Co-op will work closely with the Event Producing and Strategy and Operations teams in the Events and Experiences department at Sun Life. The candidate would work a combination of remote days and have support in-person for onsite events in our key venues and local offsite events. Incumbent will gain valuable hands-on corporate event planning experience in a variety projects. The role will include aspects of logistics, reporting, presentation preparation, vendor coordination, sourcing and general support of activities related to the internal, employee and client facing events that are on-site/off-site/virtual. The Co-op will be a valuable member of the E&EX team and will collaborate closely with all steams within E&EX in the seamless delivery of business partners events. This opportunity is available to students with a **May 2026** or later graduation date. **Key Accountabilities:** * Research and recommendations for venues, gifting, entertainment, and guest speaker options that meet the needs of specific events * Support registration * Assist with Cvent reporting, data, and analytics to measure the ROI of event * Support the hotel contract database for Toronto, Waterloo, and Montreal * Support the creation floor plans, name badges, welcome packages, special gifts etc. * Research new vendors and services to offer as recommended partners. * For assigned events, detailing business partner meeting minutes * Attendee coordination support **Preferred skills** * Interest, exposure, education in Events Management * Strong communication skills * Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PPT) * Ability to build strong business relationships to develop and execute
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