AI Governance & Reporting Intern helping operationalize responsible AI at Canada Life. Managing AI use-cases, governance, reporting, and data analysis with cross-functional collaboration.
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.
Requirements
Must be a student registered in a Canadian College or University.
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).
Analytical problem-solver with strong attention to detail.
Clear written and verbal communicator.
Organized, dependable, and able to work across multiple teams.
Benefits
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.
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