At Equitable, we believe work should be a place where you feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow. In our caring and collaborative environment, your curiosity is encouraged, your passion is recognized, and your contributions truly matter. Together, we create meaningful impact, for our clients, our communities, and each other.

The Opportunity: At Equitable, we believe great things happen when we work together. We’re a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care, passion and curiosity. We put people above all else, strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive outcomes.

As a Co op – Business Systems Analyst, IT FinOps, you will be part of a collaborative team responsible for designing and optimizing enterprise IT financial operations, including financial management, asset management, vendor oversight, and procurement processes. This role also has direct accountability for the systems and platforms that enable these processes and ensure expected outcomes across the organization.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who is passionate about driving operational efficiency and enjoys analyzing and improving IT financial processes. You’ll thrive in a team based environment, apply strong attention to detail, and work hands on with systems that support financial, asset, vendor, and procurement operations. In return, you’ll gain real world enterprise IT experience, develop valuable technical and professional skills, and contribute to meaningful projects that have a direct impact on the organization.

Join one of the region’s top employers and be part of something that truly makes a difference.

Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement, and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement

Important Application Instructions: This role is open only to students currently enrolled in a formal co-op program through their post-secondary institution.

To confirm your eligibility, please upload proof of co-op enrollment (e.g., a letter from your school or a screenshot from your student portal, Work Term Record/Transcript etc.).

You will have the option to upload this document during the Candidate Information section at the bottom of the application form. Applications without proof of co-op eligibility may not be considered.

What you’ll do:

• Support daily purchasing and procurement operations, including purchase order & invoice processing, subscription/license management and new vendor onboarding
• Participate in the development and maintenance of reports and dashboards for key IT financial, asset and enterprise vendor information
• Participate in audit and compliance processes and outcomes related to vendors and assets.
• Participate in expense/budget tracking, variance analysis, reconciliation and forecasting activities
• Work with leading technologies including Microsoft 365 (Copilot AI, SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform) and ServiceNow

What you’ll bring:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program that includes a Co-operative (Co-op) work component
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop platforms and Office 365 applications
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power BI or equivalent.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and contribute in a team environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with a strong focus on client satisfaction.
• Work independently on non-complex projects and as part of team on complex projects

What’s in it for you:

• Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and development opportunities, plus our Co-op Student Buddy Program, “Equitable Crew”
• Total Rewards: Allowance provided in place of vacation pay and benefits
• Flexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind, complemented by a “dress for your day” approach

At Equitable, we’re committed to fair pay and an inclusive, accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage, just reach out to us at careers@equitable.ca. We’re happy to help.

Your base pay will follow your school’s recommended co-op earnings guidelines, ensuring fair and consistent compensation for your placement.

If you’re selected to move forward, our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program, so you know exactly what’s included.

Reports To: Senior Technology Manager, IT FinOps

Department: IT Infrastructure

Work Term: September 2026 – April 2027

This position is open and we are excited to find the right person to join our team.

As part of the recruitment process, you will need to go through background screening, as per our company policy.

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