Commercial Insurance Product Owner Co-op - Winter 2027 Co-op/Intern

Résumé du poste

The successful candidate will assist in the delivery of the Business and Technology Roadmap by documenting requirements and coordinating with stakeholders. They will also participate in user acceptance testing and support day-to-day operational activities to ensure strategic goals are met.

Détails du poste

Work term: Winter 2027 Work term length: 8 or 12+ 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. About the Job Reporting to the Product Owner, Commercial Insurance, the successful candidate will assist in the delivery of the Business and Technology Roadmap to achieve best in class customer experience and effective operational scalability, ensuring strategic goals are met. This role supports the intersection of Commercial Insurance, TS teams, external vendors, industry regulators, and internal stakeholders. The successful candidate will support the Product Owners in translating business objectives into actionable items to achieve company goals. What You’ll Work On * Assist in the documenting of business requirements, acceptance criteria, test plans, risks, and dependencies. * Work with the Product Owner to ensure that that backlog items are prioritized appropriately according to business vision and priorities * Participate in user acceptance testing against predetermined acceptance criteria and conduct post deployment production verification. * Ensure relevant technical and business team members communicate regularly to bring high value technical recommendations and solutions to the product delivery process. * Identify and escalate risks and issues to the Product Owner as necessary. * Create project documentation, coordinate with the Product Owner to create communication and training material, and facilitate training sessions as required. * Support business roll out activities. * Support day-to-day operational activities What We’re Looking For * * Expert communicator (written and verbal), able to interact professionally and effectively with stakeholders. * * Strong working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.). * * Self-motivated and consistently demonstrates the ability to take initiative on any issue. * * Preference will be given to those who are comfortable in Agile development and product management practices. 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 neighborhoods 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 [https://www.definityfinancial.com/sustainability/default.aspx]! This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy. The hourly compensation for the role starts at $22.50 per hour 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. We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter. Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting accessibility@economical.com. As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands. Background checks This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references). #LI-Hybrid 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.

Ce que vous ferez

The successful candidate will assist in the delivery of the Business and Technology Roadmap by documenting requirements and coordinating with stakeholders. They will also participate in user acceptance testing and support day-to-day operational activities to ensure strategic goals are met.

Exigences

Candidates should possess strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Preference is given to those with experience or comfort in Agile development and product management practices.

Avantages

• Scholarships • Employee groups • Professional growth opportunities • Learning opportunities

Compétences indiquées

• Gestion de produit · Souhaitée
• Microsoft Excel · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée
• Microsoft Word · Souhaitée
• Stakeholder Management · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Communication
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• Agile development
• Product management
• Business requirements documentation
• User acceptance testing
• Risk identification
• Project documentation
• Stakeholder management
• Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Project Documentation
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Product Delivery
• Professionalism
• Accountability
• Business Objectives
• Self-Motivation
• Agile Methodology
• Reconciliation
• Business Requirements
• Customer Service
• Creativity
• Leadership
• Scalability
• Innovation
• Proactivity
• Product Management
• Scrum (Software Development)
• Technology Roadmaps
• Test Planning

Domaines d’emploi

• Technology
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Human Resources Co-Op/Intern
• Product Owner
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Information Technology Project Managers
• Computer Occupations, All Other