Data Science Co-op - Fall 2024

Sun Life Financial

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:

US Campus Fall 2024 Data Science Co-op

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.

What's in it for you?

This 6 month co-op will give you the opportunity to experience life in a professional IT environment. Our co-ops will be dynamic, energetic, and self-directed members of our IT team. They have a passion for technology, collaboration and creative problem-solving. The co-op will actively contribute to meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with the leadership team. 

Date Science Co-op Job Description:

The Data Science Co-op will work with supervision and guidance to apply basic engineering and data science skills, tools, practices, and techniques to all deliverables. You will work as part of a diverse team to deliver client centered solutions by collaborating with cross-functional groups and contribute to the overall platform development.

As a member of the data science engineering team and as an individual you will gain an appreciation and understanding of data and analytical concepts such as: data modeling, machine learning, analytics, development, testing and governance to name a few.

You will take ownership and accountability of the platform you are working within including quality, stability, maintenance, all driven in support of our clients. 

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with data science platforms such as Jupyter, RStudio, AWS Sagemaker or Dataiku.
  • Experience with programming languages and frameworks used in data science such as Python, R, Pandas, Shiny, Bokeh, and Dash.
  • Experience with cloud computing environments and advantage especially data processing and Artificial Intelligence services (for example AWS Sagemaker, Comprehend, Athena, Textract).
  • Experience with data visualization platforms such as Tableau, Quicksight and Thoughtspot.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic understanding of IT systems
  • Able to work independently or in a group
  • Detail oriented individual 
  • Easily motivated with a solid work ethic
  • Superior analytical and problem-solving skills

The Candidate

To be eligible for a co-op at Sun Life, you must beet the following requirements:

  • Enrolled in an accredited college or university during the time of the co-op (July - December 2024)
  • Pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
  • Legally eligible to work in the United States
  • Ability to work full time (around 40 hours a week) during the co-op (July - December 2024)

Compensation for this role will be around $24/hr.

Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email recruitingUS@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.

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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Job Category:

Temporary Employee

Posting End Date:

30/04/2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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