Senior Vice-President, Technology Transformation

Permanent Full Time 

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Technology at Canada Life is at the heart of how we deliver for our business and millions of Canadians. As part of a world-class organization, you’ll join a team that champions modern technology, innovation, and agile ways of working. Acting as a true strategic partner, our technology division is building a forward-thinking, resilient ecosystem that delivers secure, leading solutions. This is a pivotal moment—our focus is on large-scale transformation, moving from fragmented operations to a cohesive, strategy-led environment. Join Canada Life’s Technology Transformation Journey.

You’ll be part of a 2,500+ person technology team in Canada, influencing a $700M budget and $300M in strategic initiatives, while collaborating with a global tech organization of 6,000+ professionals and a $2B operating budget.

What You Will Do

• Drive Strategic Transformation: Develop and execute long-range plans to align technology with business strategy.
• Optimize Workforce & Partnerships: Implement workforce strategies, manage offshore partnerships, and influence global procurement initiatives spanning $2.5B.
• Lead Operations & Delivery: Oversee Technology Operations transformation, portfolio prioritization, and execution.
• Modernize Governance: Transform the Technology PMO into an agile, innovation-driven delivery organization.
• Bring Innovation: Effective application of technology and digital required to support business strategy achievement and deliver on digital customer and advisor experiences.
• Mentor Future Leaders: Act as a coach to VP-level executives, building a strong succession pipeline.

What You Will Bring

• Proven Leadership: 15+ years leading enterprise IT and business transformation in complex, matrixed environments.
• Financial Acumen: Expertise in managing $500M–$1B portfolios, IT financial management, and vendor negotiations.
• Change Agent: Track record of driving cultural shifts, modernizing delivery models, and executing large-scale modernization in regulated industries.
• Influence & Impact: Exceptional communication skills, high emotional intelligence, and ability to navigate ambiguity with diplomacy.
• Versatility: Comfortable leading across technology domains and evolving with organizational needs.

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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.