Agile Business Systems Consultant

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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. 

Be your best at Canada Life.

Technology redefines the way we work and deliver to meet business needs and elevate the customer experience. You’ll be part of an organization that is embracing modern technology, innovation, and agile ways of working.?

Our Canada Technology team is a strategic partner in our business – with an ambition to be a forward-thinking, agile technology organization delivering secure, resilient, and leading solutions that support Canada Life and the well-being of millions of Canadians.

We are looking for a Business Systems Consultant

At Canada Life, the customer is at the centre of what we do. We are looking for candidates that exemplify this and can demonstrate it in their work.

Our Investments line of business is looking to hire a Business Systems Consultant in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Reporting to the AVP Technology Delivery, the successful candidate will have a proven track record in business systems analysis.

As a Business Systems Consultant you will work closely with other IT practitioners, business leaders, and third-party suppliers to deliver solutions to the Investments business community.  This role provides thought leadership by acting as an analysis lead for a large program or portfolio.  As well, the successful candidate will apply their advanced, specialized knowledge to work on strategic and complex programs that are typically long term with substantial business impact.

What you will do 

• Perform complex analysis, scoping, estimating, and planning
• Provide expert knowledge through ambiguous situations, identifying and resolving problems across multiple domains
• Champion and assist in strategic product planning based on business objectives
• Partner with management in the development of strategic and operational plans related to the product/portfolio/program
• Provide consulting to the business partners to define potential solutions to business problems
• Contribute to strategy development, including roadmaps, for the division and large initiatives

What you will bring 

• Post-secondary degree in a related discipline (Computer Science, Commerce, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, etc.), or an equivalent combination of post-secondary education, training, and experience.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience in the financial services industry in the investments area
• Strong customer service focus and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships and provide excellent leaderships skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively to a non-technical audience
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Creative and strong problem-solving skills

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today 

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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.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted