Corporate Strategy Co-op - Summer 2025 Co-op/Intern

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

YOUR NEXT CO-OP PLACEMENT 

Work term: Summer 2025 

Work term length: 4-month 

From classroom to co-op to career, every step of your journey has an impact on your future. That’s why it makes sense to choose a co-op placement with a company that offers truly rewarding work and real-life experience. At Definity®, your contributions, creativity, and energy will be put to good use, and you’ll get to be involved with initiatives that support our strategic goals and use your skills in a supportive team environment. 

If you’re looking for a company that takes care of its people — full time, part time, and co-ops alike — and has a track record of doing big things, get ready to love it here. 

What can you expect in this role?

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives and receiving day to day coaching and guidance from senior leadership, you'll work collaboratively with functional teams to support cross-functional strategic initiatives (e.g., developing integration strategy, capability gap assessment)

• Act as an “in-house management consultant” – apply strategic thinking to solve complex Corporate Strategy problems
• Be constantly challenged by strategic requests from different businesses and functions
• Support deliverables that will shape decision-making by the corporate strategy team
• Independently drive analysis to arrive at options and recommendations using a hypothesis and data driven approach
• Support the research & development of POV on emerging / new to company ideas 
• Support the corporate strategy team with development of deliverables (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) that communicate information and ideas effectively and support in decision-making
• Prepare high quality deliverables to support program planning, management, and document requirements
• Do all this in a fun and supportive team led by leaders who encourage pursuit of your passions and ambitions

What do you bring to the role?

• Must be currently enrolled in full-time MBA with previous strategy experience gained at a top-tier management consulting firm, internal corporate strategy role, or equivalent 
• Strategy development experience across a variety of strategic problems such as new market entry, new product launch, competitive assessments, etc.
• Experience in evaluating new business opportunities, developing go-to-market strategies, and business model assessments
• Experience building business cases to support strategy execution 
• Strong business acumen, with demonstrated aptitude for strategic, analytical, and critical thinking
• Exceptional 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 opportunity to demonstrate collaboration with others to achieve desired results
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel is required
• P&C insurance industry experience is an asset but not necessary

Did you know?

We care about our co-ops: Definity’s co-op students are considered the best pipeline of talent for our full-time, permanent positions.  

We care about students: Definity distributes $85,000 in scholarships to students across Canada each year.  

We care about our community: Definity donates more than $1 million every year to causes that drive true change in the neighbourhoods in which we live and work.  

What can Definity offer you?

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! 

Visit www.definityfinancial.com to learn more about us and what we’re up to.  

Work Location: Toronto

How to apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and transcript    

The hourly compensation for the role starts at $22/h and will increase based on factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, and the recommended rates as set by the respective educational institution.

We also take potential into consideration. If you don't have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting: [email protected].

Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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