Leadership Development and Succession Planning Co-op

YOUR NEXT CO-OP PLACEMENT

Work term: Winter 2026

Work term length: 8 months

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.  

Leadership Development and Succession Co-op – Definity (Waterloo)

As a Co-op student on the Leadership Development and Succession team, you will play a key role in supporting initiatives that foster leadership growth and succession planning across the organization. Your contributions will help ensure smooth operations and impactful learning experiences for Definity Leaders. 

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinate Internal Leadership Communications: Manage email correspondence related to internal leadership opportunities, including responding to inquiries and distributing program information. 
• Develop and Maintain Leadership Program Spreadsheets: Create and update spreadsheets using data from internal leadership programs such as High Performing Leader and CultureU. Analyze and share basic statistical information related to each course (example number of attendees, number of cancellations, summary of feedback, etc.)
• Design Presentation Materials for Leadership Courses: Assist in the creation of visually engaging and informative PowerPoint presentations for leadership development sessions
• Coordinate Logistics for Employee Functions and Meetings: Book venues and manage logistics for leadership-related meetings and employee events. Act as the point of contact for external facilitators requiring assistance. Identify location support staff to support facilitators attending meetings at various Definity locations.
• Other projects or work as required

What you bring

• Currently enrolled in a university or College Program; preferred field of study is Human Resources, Business, or Marketing
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset
• 0-2 years of experience in an administrative support role  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality  
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written   
• Professional written communication
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Familiarity with Outlook  
• Multi-tasking 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, formatting, data organization)
• Organizational skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Understanding of adult learning principles (an asset) 
• Event planning and coordination
• Calendar management
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Communication skills

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 neighbourhoods 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. 
• 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!