AI Product Owner

Permanent Full Time 

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We are looking for an AI Product Owner.

As the AI Product Owner, you will lead the vision, strategy, and delivery of AI-powered solutions that drive exceptional customer and advisor experiences. You will work closely with cross-functional teams—including data scientists, engineers, designers, and business stakeholders—to deliver responsible, scalable, and impactful AI products.

What you will do:

• Product Vision & Strategy

  • Define and communicate a compelling vision for AI-driven products aligned with business goals and ethical standards.
  • Identify opportunities for AI to create business value, improve customer experience, and drive innovation.

• Backlog Management

  • Build, prioritize, and manage a backlog of AI features, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and data/model requirements.
  • Ensure backlog items are clearly described, estimated, and aligned with strategic objectives.

• Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Partner with data science, engineering, and business teams to deliver scalable, high-performing AI solutions.
  • Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders to bridge the gap between AI potential and business impact.

• AI Governance & Ethics

  • Champion responsible AI practices, ensuring compliance with privacy, security, and ethical standards.
  • Monitor and report on AI-specific KPIs, including model accuracy, fairness, explainability, and user adoption.

• Customer-Centric Design

  • Advocate for explainable AI and user trust, ensuring AI features are transparent, understandable, and add real value.
  • Gather and analyze user feedback to refine AI-driven experiences.

• Continuous Improvement

  • Use experimentation (A/B testing, pilots) to validate AI features and iterate based on data and feedback.
  • Stay current on AI trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings.

• Change Management & Enablement

  • Lead change management for AI adoption, including training, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Promote a data-driven culture across the organization.

What you will bring:

• Proven experience delivering AI/ML products or features in a business environment.
• Strong understanding of data science concepts, model lifecycle, and AI governance.
• Experience with Agile development, backlog management, and sprint planning.
• Ability to translate complex AI concepts into compelling business stories and user experiences.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving cross-functional outcomes for AI initiatives.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for innovation, with a track record of challenging the status quo and embracing change in AI adoption.
• Previous experience in project management or with Canada Life products is an asset.

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The base salary for this position is between  $92,100 - $170,500 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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