Job Description

Permanent Full Time




Reporting to the Director, Corporate Technical Solutions, the Senior Technical Lead is accountable for managing a team responsible for the overall development, health, and maintenance health of the Actuarial application stack within Global Corporate Technology.


This leadership role is instrumental to partnering with the business and technology partners to provide technical solutions for immediate, short term and long-term plans. They are charged with capturing business value by building partnerships with stakeholders within Canada Life and Lifeco, to grow and maintain a constantly evolving view of our capabilities.

What you will do:

Drives application stability and operational excellence across the Actuarial portfolio in partnership with the Director. Leads intake governance, ensuring prioritization aligns with business value and resource capacity Supports initiative planning and budgeting, contributing to estimates and business cases ensuring alignment with architectural standards. Owns Delivery across actuarial portfolio for approved initiatives Coordinates critical reporting cycles (quarter-end, year-end), supports staffing and execution. Contributes to the development and maintenance of technology roadmaps and maintains a cohesive, secure application ecosystem. Provides hands-on technical leadership, mentoring teams and driving high performance. Manage Demonstrate leadership by managing global technical teams, fostering growth through coaching and conflict resolution, be an ambassador for change and lead through example.

What you will bring

3- 5 years of managing technical teams in an integration focused environment. 8-10 years of experience in enterprise IT, with a strong focus on SAP technologies and cloud-based platforms. 5+ years of work experience with working on actuarial product stacks. 5+ years of proven experience delivering complex technical solutions in a corporate environment, preferably in Finance, Insurance, or related domains. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and foster collaboration across diverse teams. Familiarity with agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and modern software engineering principles. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare communications and interact effectively with all levels, technical and non-technical within the organization. Preference and experience working in an environment that is complex, rapidly evolving, and ambiguous with high expectations for excellence and achievement.

The base salary for this position is between

$84,900.00

- $141,400.00

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.



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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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