Inclusion & Employee Experience Co-op/intern New - Waterloo, Canada - Definity Financial Corporation

Definity Financial Corporation

Verified Company

Waterloo, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job

ID :
7228

Category :
Human Resources

Brand :
Definity

Regular/Temporary :
Temporary

Fulltime/Parttime :
Full Time

Location :
Waterloo, Canada

Posting Range :
See Posting / Voir ci-dessous

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada's most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance.

Our ambition is to be one of Canada's leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers.

We can't do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that's collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with.

Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It's better here.

YOUR NEXT CO-OP PLACEMENT

Work term:
Summer (May-August)

Work term length: 4-months or 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.

What you'll be doing

Supporting with IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, inclusion) initiatives. This will range from corporate programs to Employee Group work.
Promotion of IDEA initiatives using Viva Engage/Yammer on a regular basis.
Promotion of IDEA Learning Opportunities with partners like CCDI, Pride at Work, Indigenous Works
Maintaining Employee Experience calendar with IDEA events and learning opportunities
Research and curate content for IDEA learning channels and learning path
Research IDEA content for onepagers that can support various stakeholders such as front line workers

What you bring

Student enrolled in College or University program (preferably Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Human Resources).
Interest in and/or experience supporting diversity, equity and inclusion efforts is a plus.
Demonstrated knowledge of social justice and workplace inclusion concepts
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, be curious and inclusive in nature, is customer focused and works well in a team environment;
Strong technology and writing skills are required in addition to a strong attention to detail, proactiveness, and ability to multitask

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it:

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 reallife 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+, antiracism 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

The hourly compensation for the role starts at $22/h and will increase based on factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, and the recommended rates as set by the respective educational institution.

Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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