Application Development Intern
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:
You are as unique as your background, experience, and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities around the world.
What’s it like to work at Sun Life?
You’ll find it dynamic and highly professional; collaborative and supportive. We encourage career mobility. Sun Life is also a socially responsible employer, supporting the communities in which we live and work, with a globally recognized commitment to the environment and sustainability.
The Role
The Sun Life Application Development team is looking for a proactive, positive, and dynamic team player to join our Corporate Applications team as an intern supporting our shared corporation wide applications. As a member of Sun Life's Corporate Applications team, you will gain valuable hands-on experience. This is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of corporate application development and support.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Researching root cause of application issues
Validating changes made to applications
Making configuration changes for file movement processes
Creating PlanetPress templates
Assisting with file archives
Other duties as assigned
Core skill sets needed for this role:
Experience with project management software (JIRA)
Working knowledge of MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook
Excellent written communication skills
C# Programming language knowledge and understanding
Proactive, able to manage multiple projects with demanding deadlines
Highly-motivated, self-driven, focused, strong attention to detail
Desire to research and learn new products quickly
The Candidate
To be eligible for an internship at Sun Life, you must meet the following requirements:
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university during the time of internship (June 2025 – August 2025)
Sit in Eastern or Central Time Zone
Must be an undergraduate student in Computer Science, Management Information Science (MIS), Software Engineering, Business Administration, or related field of study
Eligible to legally work in the United States
Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) during Intern session
Compensation for this role will be $20/hour.
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At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
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