Student, Cloud Infrastructure Analyst (Winter 2027)

At Sun Life, we’re driven by our Purpose: helping our  Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful.   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 Student, Cloud Infrastructure Analyst, AI Operations Are you curious about how enterprise‑scale AI and analytics platforms are built, operated, and continuously improved? This co‑op opportunity is designed for students who want hands‑on experience working with experienced engineers to learn, assist, and contribute to the enablement of AI and cloud infrastructure used across the organization. In this role, you will support AI Ops and cloud platform initiatives, help implement infrastructure and automation patterns, and contribute ideas that improve reliability, security, and developer experience. Initiative, curiosity, and strong problem‑solving skills are highly valued. This role requires Reliability Security Clearance. In addition to a law enforcement inquiry and a credit check, as part of your application, the Government of Canada will ask if you lived or travelled outside of Canada for 6-consecutive months during the last 5 years, and you must account for all activities during this time. What will you do? Assist with enabling and supporting cloud based AI services and solutions (e.g., AWS based platforms and tooling)Support infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation and/or Terraform)Help implement and improve automation, CI/CD pipelines, and operational workflowsAssist with onboarding and supporting teams using shared AI and analytics platformsContribute to documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base articlesParticipate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with engineers, architects, and platform partnersLearn how enterprise AI and analytics platforms are designed, deployed, and supported in production environmentsObserve and assist with operational support activities (monitoring, incident follow‑ups, KTLO tasks)Identify opportunities for process improvements and suggest practical, innovative solutionsCollaborate with Cloud, Security, Architecture, Data Science, and Analytics teams to deliver platform capabilitiesLearn and apply automation-first and DevOps practices to improve reliability and operational efficiencyAssist with supporting enterprise AI and analytics platforms such as AWS SageMaker, Snowflake, and related technologies What do you need to succeed? Strong communication and collaboration skillsInsatiable curiosity and eagerness to learn and apply new technologiesStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities; comfortable breaking down problems and asking questionsAbility to take initiative and follow through on assigned tasksAbility to work both independently and as part of a team Preferred Skills Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS preferred)Basic understanding of services such as IAM, S3, or managed AI servicesFamiliarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts (specifically CloudFormation)Programming or scripting experience, particularly with automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell)Basic understanding of CI/CD, Git, or DevOps conceptsInterest in AI, machine learning, analytics platforms, or platform engineering What You’ll Gain Hands‑on experience with real enterprise AI and cloud platformsMentorship from experienced cloud, AI, and platform engineersExposure to modern DevOps, automation, and AI Ops practicesOpportunities to contribute meaningful work that supports teams across the organizationA hybrid work environment aligned to team and business needsAccess to learning resources, training, and career development pathways We value analytical thinking and continuous learning. Through training and coaching, you can improve your data literacy and apply insights in meaningful ways, regardless of experience level. What’s in it for you? At Sun Life, you will be joining a purpose driven organization focused on helping Canadian’s achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.As a student, you’ll make a real impact by contributing to meaningful work, gaining valuable experience and actively working towards your team’s goals.You’ll join our unique student culture, designed to help you grow both personally and professionally beyond your role.We offer professional development workshops, student awards, socials and many more exciting opportunities.We are honored to be recognized as Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates and Canada's Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work in 2025.Your student journey is just the beginning and we're proud to help many who choose Sun Life to transition into permanent roles after graduation. The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted for. The Base Pay which you will be considered for will vary depending on the Campus program you are selected for. Eligible Sun Life employees for various Campus Graduate programs will also participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com. We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you. We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling. We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Category Temporary Employee Posting End Date 28/09/2026