Job Description

Permanent Full Time
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We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Assistant Vice-President, GRS Business Enablement to join our Group Retirement Services (GRS) leadership team. Reporting directly to the Vice President, GRS, this pivotal role serves as the primary liaison between the business unit and technology partners, ensuring seamless integration of digital solutions that drive business outcomes.
As a trusted enabler of transformation, the AVP will lead the development and execution of technology strategies that align with GRS's business objectives. This includes delivering innovative experiences for plan members and sponsors, ensuring operational readiness, and fostering a culture of agility and continuous improvement.
What you will do:
Strategic Delivery Leadership

• Translate enterprise and business unit strategies into actionable delivery roadmaps.
• Champion initiatives that drive digital transformation and elevate client-centric outcomes

Digital Transformation Enablement

• Spearhead modernization of platforms, processes, and experiences to accelerate the shift toward digital-first solutions

Portfolio & Program Oversight

• Lead a portfolio of strategic programs, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and measurable impact across digital, operational, and client experience domains

Cross-Functional Integration

• Act as a strategic connector across product, technology, operations, marketing, and compliance teams to ensure alignment and remove execution barriers

Agile & Scalable Delivery Models

• Promote and evolve agile and hybrid delivery frameworks to enhance speed-to-market, scalability, and cross-functional collaboration

Change Leadership & Culture Transformation

• Drive change management initiatives that embed a digital-first mindset, foster innovation, and build organizational readiness for transformation

Governance & Prioritization

• Lead governance processes to evaluate, prioritize, and monitor initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment, risk mitigation, and optimal resource allocation

Performance Measurement & Insights

• Establish and oversee KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to track progress, generate actionable insights, and support executive decision-making

Stakeholder Engagement

• Cultivate strong relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders to foster transparency, alignment, and shared accountability

Talent Management

• Build and lead a high-performing team of delivery professionals. Drive talent acquisition, development, retention, and succession planning

What you will bring:

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in financial services, insurance, or a related industry, with a proven focus on business transformation, digital delivery, and operational enablement
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or equivalent is a strong asset
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives, including platform modernization, agile adoption, and customer experience innovation
• Deep expertise in delivery methodologies (Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall) and their application within complex, matrixed organizations
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Agile/Scrum, or Lean Six Sigma are preferred
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies, AI applications, modern architectures, DevOps practices, and financial acumen

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The base salary for this position is between $123,300 - $226,200 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 talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.
Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
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Requisition ID: 4718
Category: Corporate Functions
Location:
Toronto, ON, CA Winnipeg, MB, CA London, ON, CA
Date: Nov 11, 2025
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