Sun Life Spotlight

Live the Sun Life. What that means to us…

EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE
With roots tracing back to 1865 in Canada, Sun Life Financial has grown to become an established and trusted name in insurance and financial services, with offices and operations in key markets around the world. We recognize that our growth, success and reputation for excellence are due in large measure to our talented and dedicated employees.

It is these exceptional people who we have to thank for being named one of Canada’s top 100 employers and one of India’s top 25 employers. Our strong and ethical leadership team ensures that integrity, excellence, customer focus and building value are at the core of everything we do.

Here in Waterloo we have two locations and approximately 3,000 employees who Live the Sun Life and contribute to our international organization.

REWARDING EXCELLENCE
Our employees are rewarded for their individual contributions to the success of their teams and our company. We offer a competitive, flexible benefits plan (including extended health care), scholarship programs, group insurance, share purchase, retirement and savings plans, flexible work options (including telecommuting), fitness subsidies and opportunities to participate in community activities. Our annual incentive plan also ties compensation levels to growth in shareholder value and personal performance.

CAREER MOBILITY
Our wide choice of career tools and learning modules help you chart your career path by understanding your job fit, identifying opportunities and outlining the course of action you can take to develop your career.

Our Waterloo locations have positions in the areas of Customer Service, IT, Claims, Finance, Business Analysis, Underwriting, Investments, Project Management, Law, Internal Audit and Compliance, just to name a few.

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES
Our operations in 12 countries and an increasing presence in key worldwide markets offer global opportunities, job rotations and exposure to international businesses for employees seeking an exciting challenge.

And for the third year in a row, Sun Life Financial has been named one of the 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World - one of only five Canadian companies to receive this honour.

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Through our philanthropic donations, volunteerism and financial support to many charities and organizations, we help the communities in which we live and work. When it comes to giving back to our communities we think globally but act locally to ensure that our dollars have an impact on our communities.

Here in Waterloo, we give to a number of important community organizations, including the Waterloo Children’s Museum, Theatre and Company, Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, United Way of Kitchener-Waterloo, and the Waterloo Busker Carnival 2007.

A DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT
Life at Sun Life Financial is defined by our unique culture focused on People, Partnership, Passion and Performance. With our People it’s all about attracting, retaining and developing the best people in the industry, and challenging them to achieve their greatest potential; Passion is about demonstrating commitment, energy and enthusiasm with colleagues and our customers; Partnership is about working together to help support company objectives and strategies and working closely with our customers. Performance is about delivering on our promises to customers and providing strong financial results to shareholders. Our people are constantly encouraged to think about each one of these and how they support their internal effectiveness, external success and overall role. They are also encouraged to recognize colleagues who are demonstrating this culture.

Want to learn more about how we Live the Sun Life? Visit our website for more information on our products, services and career opportunities in this community.