Director, Technical Solutions

Permanent Full Time

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At Canada Life we put customers at the centre of everything we do. We are looking for a collaborative curious leader who turns complex challenges into secure scalable solutions and helps teams learn adapt and deliver meaningful outcomes. If you are a creative problem solver who values continuous learning inclusive teamwork and measurable customer impact we want to hear from you.

The Director Technical Solutions leads the end-to-end technical delivery of mission-critical Workplace Benefits initiativesfrom discovery and solution design through launch and transition to operations. This role translates business strategy into secure scalable solutions that improve customer outcomes enable growth and advance modernization including AI-enabled capabilities. You will align cross-functional teams make clear technical trade-offs and create the conditions for predictable high-quality delivery.

What you will do

• • Own the technical roadmap and end-to-end delivery of complex initiatives from discovery and architecture through implementation and transition to operations.
  • Translate business objectives into secure scalable solutions that improve customer outcomes enable growth and reduce friction.
  • Lead cross-functional teams across architecture engineering integration security and operations providing clear direction and accountability.
  • Make and communicate informed trade-offs across scope cost risk quality and delivery timelines.
  • Identify and mitigate technical security performance compliance and operational risks.
  • Ensure solutions are ready for launch and ongoing operation including testing support warranty security and lifecycle planning.
  • Ensure delivery aligns with approved architecture patterns engineering standards security controls and regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with business PMO architecture security risk operations and vendors to develop estimates manage dependencies and enable predictable delivery.
  • Advance automation AI-enabled delivery and engineering practices that improve speed quality reliability and maintainability.
  • Manage people and financial resources responsibly while building trusted relationships across internal and external partners.
  • Build an inclusive accountable and high-performing culture through coaching continuous learning experimentation and a progress-over-perfection mindset.

What will you bring

• • A post-secondary degree or diploma in business computer science or a related fieldor an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Six or more years of progressive engineering or technology leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated success delivering complex regulated multi-system initiatives and leading teams through change.
  • Strong business and systems thinking with the ability to connect technical decisions to customer and business outcomes.
  • Working knowledge of modern engineering practices including automated testing deployment automation and secure software delivery.
  • Outcome-driven and pragmatic with a bias for action balancing speed risk quality and long-term sustainability.
  • Clear influential communication and a track record of building collaborative relationships across business technology and vendor partners.
  • Experience coaching technical practitioners and building accountable inclusive teams.
  • A growth mindset: you seek feedback learn quickly and adapt your approach as priorities evolve.

• • Experience leading teams through successful modernization initiatives.
  • Experience delivering cloud-hosted solutions.
  • Practical experience using AI to improve customer business or delivery outcomes.
  • Knowledge of mainframe technologies financial services or the Canadian health insurance industry.
  • A leadership style that combines approachability curiosity accountability and thoughtful innovation.

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The base salary for this position is between $128200 - $178200 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.

Grow with Canada Life

Wereunited by a shared purpose: to improve the financialphysicaland mental well-beingof Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

Werelooking for people who live our values everyday: we step up we do the right thing and we deliver for our customerscommunitiesand each you someone who always strives to do the right thing who steps up for themselves and others and who delivers with impact Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer:

Were committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Heres what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2000 annuallytowardseducation reimbursement.

• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefitsplus a $5000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.

• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation andpersonal dayswe support communityinvolvement with avolunteer day.

• Financial Security:Company-matching pension planshare ownership program andadditionalinvestment options.

• Rewards and Recognition:Employee recognition programs service milestone celebrations employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis onCommunity:We provide aworkplace whereemployeesfeel connected and supported throughEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs)mentorshipprogramssocialclubsandevents.

Learn moreaboutCanada Life.

Werecommitted to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact. All information provided will be handledin accordance withapplicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Lifewould like to thank all applicants however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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