Position Title: Co-op Student - Technology Specialist (Software Solutions)
Reports To: Director, Individual Actuarial Inforce and Policy Tax
Department: Individual Financial Reporting
Term: Temporary Full-Time, Four (4) or Eight (8) Month Contract
Work Term: May 5, 2025 - August 22, 2025 or December 19, 2025


Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.


The Opportunity: We are searching for an industrious and self-motivated individual to join our Individual Actuarial Inforce and Policy Tax team. This individual should have a strong process improvement mindset, continually seek out ways to improve efficiency and possess exceptional communication skills.

In this role, you will work in our Individual Insurance department on a team that oversees policyholder tax administration and answers complex queries related to policyholder tax and inforce policies.

What you will be doing:

• Collaborate with colleagues on the Individual Actuarial Inforce and Policy Tax team to develop new software solutions
• Review processes that the Individual Actuarial Inforce and Policy Tax team performs
• Recommend and implement improvements to the processes
• Develop robust documentation to support the updated processes

What you will bring:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program that includes a Co-operative (Co-op) work component
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

• Strong process improvement mindset
• Strong time management skills with commitment to meeting deadlines
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel including VBA
• Solid knowledge of a coding language (e.g. Python, C, C++)
• Solid knowledge of SQL
• Knowledge of Automation Suite Tools (e.g. Pyautogui, Selenium) is an asset
• Prior participation in Hackathon(s) or Design Team(s) is an asset
• Knowledge of API usage is an asset
• Previous exposure to Individual Life and Health products and taxation is an asset

What's in it for you:

• A healthy work-life balance with employee wellness top of mind
• We value open, honest communication between team members, challenging each other to continually improve
• Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment
• An onsite full-service cafeteria with a variety of daily options
• Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration
• Compensation package includes:

• In Lieu of Benefits - 4% added to each bi-weekly pay
• In Lieu of Vacation - 4% added to each bi-weekly pay

• Employer provided equipment
• Opportunity to participate in our buddy program dedicated to Co-op students
  

As part of the recruitment/offer process you will be required to:

• Undergo a criminal background check

This role is open due to an existing vacancy.

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