Director, Technical Solutions & Modernization

We are looking for a Director, Technical Solutions to join our Insurance Solutions technology team. Reporting to the AVP, Technology, this role will lead the end-to-end development and delivery of technical solutions, with a focus on strong project execution, operational resiliency, compliance, and cloud modernization. This leader will partner closely with Architecture, Engineering, Delivery, and Business teams to ensure that solutions are well-designed, secure, compliant, scalable, and delivered successfully into production.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end technical solution lifecycle — from initial discovery and design through build, integration, testing, deployment, and operationalization
• Lead delivery of complex technology initiatives, ensuring predictable execution, clear accountability, and alignment to business goals
• Drive cloud modernization by guiding teams through architecture decisions, migration strategies, and implementation across AWS or Azure
• Ensure all solutions meet compliance, security, and regulatory requirements, integrating risk and control considerations into design and delivery
• Advance resiliency practices by embedding fault-tolerance, reliability, disaster recovery readiness, and operational continuity into solutions
• Partner with Architecture to assess technology options, define solution patterns, and ensure alignment to enterprise standards
• Oversee delivery planning, cross-functional coordination, and execution management across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Evaluate products, vendors, and tooling options to support modern solution development and accelerate technical delivery
• Support governance through participation in roadmap discussions, funding evaluations, and risk and architecture reviews
• Promote best-in-class engineering and delivery practices, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned to modernization goals
• Serve as a senior advisor to business and technology partners, providing clarity on feasibility, risks, trade-offs, and recommended approaches
• Build and sustain a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related discipline
• 10+ years of experience delivering technology solutions in complex, regulated enterprise environments
• Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end technical solution development across the full lifecycle
• Hands-on experience modernizing systems and migrating applications to AWS or Azure
• Strong understanding of technology controls, compliance requirements, and risk management within financial services
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional delivery using Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies
• Experience in solution design, integration patterns, and modern engineering approaches
• Ability to manage competing priorities and navigate complex technical and business landscapes
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to technical SMEs, business stakeholders, and senior leadership
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and ability to influence across a matrixed organization

The base salary for this position is between $130,000.00 - $170,000.00 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.

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: 5320

Category: Digital Technology

Location: London, ON, CA Toronto, ON, CA Winnipeg, MB, CA

Date: Feb 12, 2026