Our teams are found in a number of different areas of the business – supporting the accounting, auditing, financial planning and reporting, and other corporate functions. Get a jump-start on your career by joining our Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Student Training Program or by taking advantage of our co-op and internship opportunities.
Co-op and internship opportunities
We offer a variety of co-op and internship opportunities throughout the year in various locations.
Graduate CPA Student Training Program
Practical experience
Our pre-approved CPA training program means that while you work, your experience is credited towards your 30-month practical experience requirement for your designation.
Our program, offered in both Manitoba and Ontario, offers you positions in a wide variety of roles and allows you to explore the vastness of our organization. Regardless of the rotation you are in, you will be in a challenging and diverse team-oriented environment, where you will perform meaningful and rewarding work, that contributes towards our organization’s accounting and finance goals.
Our training program pairs you with someone who’s been there, done that. Learn from a highly skilled, professional accountant and mentor — a voice of experience you can turn to for guidance.
Winnipeg
As a CPA Student in Winnipeg your potential opportunities await you in the following areas:
- Financial Reporting and Control
- Internal Audit
- Investment Reporting
- Corporate Taxation
- Global Technology Finance
- Performance Management
- Management Reporting and Analysis
- Human Resources Financial Management
- Capital Management
London
As a CPA Student in Ontario, you will have the opportunity to do a 15-month rotation within Internal Audit, plus another 15-month rotation in one of the following areas:
- Canadian Financial Management
- Global Compliance
- Corporate Taxation
- Global Technology Finance
- Insurance Taxation and Financial Underwriting Support
Both of our training programs pair you with someone who’s been there, done that. Learn from a highly skilled, professional accountant and mentor — a voice of experience you can turn to for guidance. Before you start your first module, our CPA orientation session will help prepare you for a successful and positive experience.
You’ll also receive continued educational support throughout the program with resources and guidance for each module. In addition to the module resources, CPA candidates in our training program are provided with paid study time, and a comprehensive exam preparation course to set you up for success on the Common Final Exam (CFE).
The broad scope of knowledge and training you’ll gain in our environment will be invaluable — serving you well towards personal and professional growth.
How to apply
CPA student positions are typically posted in February (Winnipeg) and September (London and Winnipeg).
Discover your opportunity by visiting our Student Portal.
I would recommend the Canada Life CPA Training Program to anyone pursuing their CPA! The program has a vast number of opportunities in various departments but also many opportunities to get involved in the company and in the community. The support from the CPA Program is unparalleled, from one-to-one mentorship, program leaders providing guidance, exam prep and goal setting focused on developing professionally. The Canada Life CPA Training Program provided me with meaningful work experience, transferable skills and a strong network that has enabled me to thrive in my career.