Technology Strategy Intern

Multiple Teams

Posted on 9/23/2025

Definity Financial

Definity Financial

No salary listed

Toronto, ON, Canada

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YOUR NEXT CO-OP PLACEMENT

Work term: Winter 2026

Work term length: 4 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.

What you’ll be doing

  • Reporting to the Senior 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 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. 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!