Job Description

About Securian Canada

Who we are \xe2\x80\x93 and who we\xe2\x80\x99re here for

We\xe2\x80\x99re here for all Canadians and their families \xe2\x80\x93 however they define family. Our practical, life-ready insurance and protection solutions are designed to help provide financial security, so that Canadians can spend more time making every moment count.

For more than 65 years, we\xe2\x80\x99ve been giving Canadians the confidence to face life\xe2\x80\x99s uncertainties. With offices in Toronto, Montreal, Burnaby, Waterloo and Winnipeg, Securian Canada brings together strong local roots and expertise, a North American footprint, and a global perspective \xe2\x80\x93 all while innovating at the speed the markets we serve expect.

Together with our U.S. parent company, Securian Financial, we are a leading insurance provider in the Canadian Financial Institution and Association & Affinity markets. We offer insurance solutions built with genuine care \xe2\x80\x93 providing specialized experiences to those we serve.

What we do every day to be our very best

Every day at Securian Canada means a day spent helping Canadians and their families build secure tomorrows. We\xe2\x80\x99re agile and innovative, and we aren\'t afraid to challenge and create, or bring diverse perspectives to our work.

Who we need

We are currently seeking a full-time Project Manager who takes ownership of the assigned projects and oversees all aspects of their execution.

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you

A once-in-a-career industry change, impact, and exposure.

There are endless opportunities to learn the industry, the processes, and roles of the team members, how everyone collaborates and comes together to serve our customers. You will have the chance to make an impact on our service levels.

Securian Canada is well positioned as a growing entity, and you will be part of a respected and expanding team within the organization. As a key player guiding and executing these changes, you will exponentially grow your skills and knowledge, furthering your immediate impact and long-term career opportunities.

What you will do

• Ensure results are delivered in alignment with Valeyo\xe2\x80\x99s PMO Framework and provide value to our partners
• Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships as a means to influence with organizational initiatives
• Collaborate and communicate with all stakeholders affected by the project, including end-users and external vendors
• Manage the scope, risks, issues, deliverables, and schedule of individual project tasks and deliverables
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, monitor project deliverables, and deliver analytics to measure project success as per Critical Success Factors defined at initiation of project
• Produce accurate and timely reports on project status throughout its lifecycle
• Assign project tasks and coordinate resources, including the review of individual issues and concerns (e.g., vacation and time-off requests) and resolve or escalate issues as needed
• Ensure continuous improvement of the PMO framework to meet quality standards
• Engage in professional development activities to remain current on industry and project management trends and innovations
• Anticipate contingencies as a means of preventing, detecting, and correcting obstacles
• Leverage insights and data from research team to translate consumer need into design
• Advocate for a user-first approach to problems with evidence-based insights in all areas of the business.
• Build out and maintain a Design Management System that meets the current and future development needs of the business across our suite of products (interface elements, mockups, wireframes etc.).
• Ensure our design framework stays current and evolves with changing user needs/requirements/experiences.

What you bring

• Post-secondary training in a technical or business discipline or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years of experience in Project management in IT, Financial services, or Insurance industry
• PMP Certification, PMI-ACP Certification is an asset
• Strong command and control on holding people accountable and driving results
• Business (Lending and Insurance) and Systems Analysis Skills is an asset
• A self-starter; takes initiative, Strong learner; supports continuous learning
• Advanced knowledge of productivity tools including MS Office
• Independent problem-solving initiative and approach towards task and time management

Why join?

When you\xe2\x80\x99re a part of Securian Canada, you\xe2\x80\x99re a member of an agile and innovative, high-performing, bright-thinking, make-things-happen culture \xe2\x80\x93 so that together, we can discover the art of possible.

At our company, we see your potential on day one and challenge you to grow your unique strengths as you create a career filled with opportunity, collaboration, and purpose.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll also be part of a team that\xe2\x80\x99s committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who values diverse perspectives, so that you can be the person you want to be \xe2\x80\x93 both in, and outside, work.

Securian Canada offers a competitive total rewards program with a variety of perks and benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements with monthly financial allocations to support your work-life balance;
• Generous starting paid vacation time, plus additional vacation days for every year of service;
• Paid volunteer day so you can dedicate time to a cause you are passionate about;
• Paid personal and wellness days to support your total wellbeing;
• Educational assistance of up to $3,500 a year (with approval from your manager);
• Flexible health and wellness account (in addition to comprehensive drug and dental coverage)

to help pay for a wide range of wellbeing services that are meaningful to you; * Up to 14% of combined contributions to the RRSP matching program;

• Family-friendly maternity/parental leave and,
• Many, more benefits, perks and programs.

If you have at least 70% of the qualifications we\'re looking for, want to work in a fast-growing, leading and progressive company, and feel driven to help Canadians and their families build secure futures \xe2\x80\x93 we want to hear from you!

Take the first step in building your future with Securian Canada. Apply now.

Securian Canada is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Securian Canada will provide reasonable accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process. Please contact hr@securiancanada.ca for accommodation requests.

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