Retirement Consultant (Virtual)
🏢 Sun Life · all Sun Life jobs
📍 Canada
💰 CAD 60,000 - 97,000 / annual
📅 Posted 2026-07-19 · via Himalayas
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Apply on original site ↗You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
Job Description:
Your Home Office. A National Client Base. Unlimited Opportunity to Make an Impact.
Sun Life is expanding its Group Retirement Services team and is seeking talented Retirement Consultants based in British Columbia and Alberta .
This fully remote role offers the opportunity to work with clients across Canada, helping them navigate important financial decisions while building meaningful relationships and driving business growth. You'll have the flexibility of working from home combined with the backing of a trusted Canadian leader in financial services, ongoing development opportunities, and a team committed to your success.
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional client experiences and ready to grow your career with a purpose-driven organization, we encourage you to apply.
Make an Impact Where It Matters Most!
At Sun Life , clients are at the heart of everything we do, and as a licensed Retirement Consultant , you’ll play a front‑line role in helping them feel confident about what’s next. On our Client Solutions team, you’ll connect with Sun Life clients by phone , listen closely to their goals, and deliver tailored retirement recommendations that fit their stage of life.
This is more than a sales role. It’s about building trust, simplifying complex financial choices, and making a real difference in people’s lives every day.
What you’ll do
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Build meaningful relationships with Group Retirement Savings plan members through proactive outreach
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Guide clients through retirement planning conversations, helping them understand their options and feel confident in their decisions
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Provide personalized financial advice aligned to each client’s goals, life stage, and needs
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Translate complex financial concepts into simple, relatable guidance
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Stay curious and continuously learn, keeping up to date on products, tools, and industry trends
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Contribute to a supportive, high-performing team where success is shared and celebrated
Why this role is special: This role is focused on supporting and advising existing Sun Life clients, allowing you to build meaningful relationships without the need for cold calling or new client prospecting.
What you bring
We’re looking for people who are curious, driven, and care about making a difference.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills, you connect easily and authentically
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A natural ability to listen, understand, and guide others
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Self motivated and can work independently
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Minimum of 1-3 years of related sales experience in the financial services industry is preferred.
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Confidence to ask questions and uncover client needs
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A growth mindset: you’re motivated to learn and improve
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Experience in sales or financial services is an asset, but not required
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Valid and active Life Insurance License (LLQP)
Assets
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Experience selling wealth products over the phone
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Completion of a college or university degree
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Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation or Financial planner designation (IQPF)
- Canadian Securities Course (CSC)
- Canadian Investment Fund Course (IFIC)
Why Join Sun Life
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Career growth & development – clear pathways and ongoing learning
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Flexibility & wellbeing – hybrid work and programs that support your whole self
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Competitive base salary with a quarterly bonus based on sales results.
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