A unique opportunity to fast-track your career.

Be the difference. Be a Sun Life advisor.

Apply now

Just getting started in your professional journey or considering a career change?

The Advisor Development Program (ADP) provides the foundation you need to thrive. We’ll support you with the learning, skills, products and tools that turn potential into performance.

About the program

The Advisor Development Program is a comprehensive six-month paid journey designed to prepare you for a successful advisory career at Sun Life. 

It's a challenging opportunity to:

  • Embark on an exciting journey with opportunities to learn and grow 
  • Gain foundational knowledge of Sun Life products, tools, processes and practical skills working directly with Sun Life Clients 
  • Build confidence and develop your professional judgement with monthly developmental milestones and sales targets
  • Work with Clients to help them achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives

This experience will empower you to identify and develop your own market potential, helping you build your confidence and establish a solid foundation for your future as an advisor.

“This is your chance to take the reins and build something great."

video thumbnail

Video: An Introduction to the Advisor Development Program

ADP Trainees and Sun Life Field Leadership Team

Whether you're ready to head down a new career path or just starting your professional career, it's an opportunity to earn while you learn with mentorship and real-world experience every step of the way.

JACOB: It is scary to leap into the unknown because it feels like it could end in a complete freefall.

MICHEAL: You're thinking about it.

You're ready for a new career as an advisor.

But you're worried about the short-term.

You don't have the experience.

I worked in food services.

JACOB: I worked in banking.

SCOTT: I worked in oil and gas.

MICHAEL: The Advisor Development Program by Sun Life is so much more than career training.

It's a launchpad.

JACOB: Whether you're ready to head down a new career path or just starting your professional career, it's an opportunity to earn while you learn with mentorship and real-world experience every step of the way.

CRAIG HANDLEY: At the end of the training, you're building your own business, but you're never doing it by yourself.

MATT BOUDREAU: You'll join a team dedicated to helping you succeed along with everything Sun Life has to offer you and clients.

SCOTT: There's so much to learn. And now that I'm here, I feel like it's just the tip of the iceberg.

CRAIG HANDLEY: This is a program for self-starters, for leaders who are ready to grow, adapt, and make a real difference in their community.

JACOB: This is your chance to take the reins and build something great.

One cup of coffee, one conversation can change your life.

What the program offers

Methodical preparation

Complete structured training, practice  handling inbound and outbound calls, and prepare to develop your business.

 

Hands-on support

Benefit from dedicated coaching from experienced sales managers and a local team to help you meet key targets.

 

Compensation and incentives

Earn a competitive base salary during the program with access to financial support for insurance and mutual fund licensing.

Professional certifications and licensing

Hit the ground running with a Life and Accident & Sickness Insurance (LLQP) license and Mutual Fund registration.