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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 you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Manager, Technology Strategy 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, technology trends assessment)

Act as an “in-house strategy consultant” – apply strategic thinking to solve complex strategy problems
Be constantly challenged by strategic requests from different businesses and functions
Support deliverables that will shape decision-making by the technology strategy team
Support strategic analysis to arrive at options and recommendations using a hypothesis and data driven approach
Support the research & development of POV including market trends, competitive landscapes, etc. on emerging & new technology ideas (e.g., AI, Cloud computing, Quantum computing, Agile)
Assist in the development and evaluation of technology strategies and roadmaps
Support the technology strategy team with the development of high-quality deliverables (e.g., PowerPoint decks, Excel, etc.) that communicate information and ideas effectively and support in decision-making
Contribute to the development of a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team
Gain valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while working closely with experienced professionals and industry leaders
Do all this in a fun and supportive team led by leaders who encourage pursuit of your passions and ambitions

What you bring

Must be currently enrolled in full-time MBA or IT related master’s programs with previous strategy or consulting experience gained at a top-tier management/technology consulting firm, internal corporate strategy role, or equivalent
Strategy development experience across a variety of strategic problems such as adopting new technology, improving operations & processes, competitive assessments, etc.
Strong interest in the technology industry and a passion for learning about new technologies
Experience in evaluating new technology opportunities, developing implementation strategies, and operating model assessments
Experience building business cases to support strategy execution
Strong business & technology acumen, with demonstrated aptitude for strategic, analytical, and critical thinking
Ability to navigate ambiguity, independently tackle complex problems with limited information, and deliver strategic insights through strong analytical thinking
Exceptional storytelling and 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 ability to demonstrate collaboration with others to achieve desired results
Must have proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
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 neighborhoods 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!