Job Description

Position Overview

Company: CGL Number of Positions: 1 Language: This role operates in English. Work Model: Hybrid Alternate Title: n/a Additional Information:
The work location for this role is flexible Hybrid to Guelph, Burlington, Mississauga, Regina, Moncton, Calgary, Montreal and other corporate locations will be considered.

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities. Our Information Technology team aspires to be a leader in applying technology to power business strategies. We connect concepts with solutions to create value and efficiencies for our clients, employees, and communities. Our success is driven by our skilled and diverse team who are passionate about excellence, innovation, and agility. As the Associate Vice President (AVP) of Solution Architecture, you will lead and act as a changemaker in reshaping the future of our solution architecture; guiding an evolution of technology and solutions across Individual Life, Group Benefits, Wealth Management and Creditor lines of business. The AVP, Solution Architecture strategically steers the technical team\xe2\x80\x99s efforts, ensuring our technology solutions are built with the best industry practices, the integration of enterprise standards and corporate strategy, and alignment to our business strategy and objectives.

How you will create impact:

• Leading, evolving, and refining the Solution Architecture practice to effectively optimize, stabilize, govern, and leverage reusability in technology solution delivery for enterprise applications.
• Overseeing the analysis of our current application portfolio, researching and analyzing of industry and market trend impacts/options, and creating the solution architecture and feasibility assessment for technology implementation.
• Collaborating and providing senior-level guidance as a member of an extended architecture leadership team; ensuring alignment, integration, harmony of governance, best practices, cost efficiencies, and clear communication of the realities and implications for enterprise applications.
• Consulting as a trusted advisor and partner to senior technical and business leaders across the organization to guide and influence alignment/actions to architecture and standards.
• Elevating the integration of business value into solution architecture practices and designs.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining the strategic roadmap and forward vision for technology stacks and solutions that will enable our business strategy.
• Leading and engaging your team of technology professionals to deliver on strategic objectives through effective coaching and mentoring, identifying and developing emerging talent, and fostering an innovative, collaborative, and agile culture.

How you will succeed:

• You initiate new strategies to capitalize on opportunities and lead the implementation of organizational change.
• You integrate complex information to identify solutions or solve problems and apply a strategic mindset to adjust business plans.
• You foster innovation and continuous improvement with a focus on client experience.
• You create a high-performance culture through alignment of your team\xe2\x80\x99s work with organizational goals and successfully convey messages with a sense of positive advocacy.
• You develop others to ensure the evolving needs of the organization will be met and build effective relationships to achieve key business objectives.

To join our team:

• You have 10 years of progressive IT experience, including 5 years of practice in IT architecture and/or solutions design.
• You have a Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or another field of relevant study.
• You have in-depth knowledge of industry-standard technical platforms and solutions including Microsoft technologies (ex. Azure).
• You have a broad understanding of solution design practices, technology practices, technology trends, and enterprise-scale architecture; and an ability to apply business acumen to estimate the financial impact of solutions and solution alternatives.
• You have expertise in multiple disciplines related to solution delivery of complex applications, such as technical architecture, application architecture, system integration, and development methodologies.
• You are an experienced people leader, well-skilled in leading teams to solve complex problems and operate innovatively in an engaged collaborative environment.

What you need to know:

• You will travel frequently.
• You will be subject to a Criminal Record and Consumer History background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits.

Interested in applying?

Click \'apply now\' to submit your current resume and cover letter. Tell us a bit about yourself, your professional experience and how you think you can make a difference at Co-operators. We look forward to learning more about you and we welcome you to follow us on LinkedIn. Co-operators is focused on fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment and we encourage individuals from all identity groups to apply. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.