About the role

AI Governance & Reporting Intern for Canada Life's Data, AI Automation & Platforms team. Supporting governance, automation, and reporting to operationalize responsible AI.

Responsibilities

Maintain the AI use‑case inventory and lifecycle records across intake, review, approvals, and monitoring.
Triage AI use-cases and ensure adherence to AI policies/standards (privacy, security, legal, etc.).
Support governance forums and prepare briefing materials for the AI Review Group.
Build and automate dashboards (e.g., in Power BI) showing AI use-case throughput and AI use case assessment lifecycle.
Produce executive‑level summaries - clear narratives, visuals, and call‑outs on trends, risks, and decisions needed.
Create automated reporting flows using Power Automate (notifications, SLA reminders, approvals tracking).
Synthesize input from Architecture, Legal, Privacy, Risk, and Responsible AI reviews to build integrated reports.
Analyze trends in AI adoption, tools, and KPI reporting.
Improve and maintain governance templates, checklists, and SharePoint content.
Support continuous improvement of the AI governance workflow and stakeholder experience.
Work with cross‑functional teams across Canada Life to ensure alignment on standards, controls, and reporting cadences.
Partner with global and local teams working on AI, automation, analytics and reporting.

You must be a student registered in a Canadian College or University.
This position is for students returning to school after their work term or requiring a placement as requirements for graduation.
While not required, preference will be given to students enrolled in a registered Co-op program.
Strong interest in AI, including foundational understanding of AI/ML, AI products and services.
Interest in privacy, risk, and governance in a financial services context.
2–3 years of academic or project experience in analytics, tech, or business.
High proficiency in Power BI and Power Automate (required).
Curiosity about AI and technology trends and an emerging POV on their risks and opportunities.
Analytical problem‑solver with strong attention to detail.
Clear written and verbal communicator.
Organized, dependable, and able to work across multiple teams.

Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.