Director, Business Lead at Canada Life

Permanent Full Time

We’re looking for a Director to lead strategic projects that will transform how we serve plan members and retain assets in Client Advisory Services – a newly launched sales organization focused on growing client relationships across Canada Life. This role is critical to driving high impact projects that improve processes, enhance competitiveness, and deliver a key piece of our growth plan.

You’ll join at a pivotal time and play a key role in shaping project plans, managing delivery, and ensuring successful outcomes. You'll lead a small team and collaborate across Finance, Technology, Operations, Communications and Risk Management to align stakeholders and implement practical solutions that move us forward.

What You Will Do 

• Lead day-to-day delivery of major strategic projects
• Develop the project strategy and lead a cross functional team to determine design requirements and decisions
• Work with a project manager to define and manage project plans, including timelines and key milestones
• Establish the right governance structures and lead workstreams
• Lead a cross functional team of partners, collaborating across:
• Finance to manage business case and project economics
• Technology to scope and deliver enabling solutions
• Operations to implement supporting process changes
• Risk Management and Compliance to identify and mitigate project risks
• Communications to manage messaging for advisors, sponsors and plan members
• Prepare and facilitate executive Steering Committee sessions, ensuring strategic alignment and informed decision-making
• Influence project members to prioritize execution and ensure deliverables are completed on time
  
  

What You Will Bring  

• 10+ years in program/project management experience, including leading multi-million dollar initiatives in complex, matrixed organizations
• Proven ability to deliver financial outcomes through strategic projects
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and execute under pressure
• Experience in technology delivery and operational processes in large organizations
• Expertise in enterprise project governance and risk management, and developing practical solutions
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of Canada’s group retirement plan landscape is an asset
• Willingness to travel (10–15%)
  
  

The base salary for this position is between $102,300 - $187,700 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected].

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.