Director, Technical Solutions

Permanent Full Time 

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We are seeking a Director, Technical Solutions to lead end‑to‑end technology delivery for multiple mission‑critical GRS digital initiatives—turning vision into reality from discovery through launch and transition to run. You will play a pivotal role in advancing GRS’s digital modernization agenda, delivering complex initiative with enterprise impact!
 

Key Accountabilities

• Translate business objectives into feasible, scalable, and secure technical solutions
• Drive technical decisions and trade‑offs across architecture, integrations, and non‑functional requirements
• Identify, own, and mitigate technical, security, performance, and operational risks
• Provides technical leadership across all technology delivery teams aligned to an initiative
• Ensures solution readiness for launch, including operability, support, and warranty planning
• Drive consistent use of approved architecture patterns, integration standards, and security controls, in partnership with Enterprise Architecture, Security and Risk/Compliance
• Partner with GRS Digital, Product and Operational teams to shape feasible, cost‑effective delivery options
• Clearly articulate technical trade‑offs, constraints, costs, and delivery implications
• Support portfolio decisioning with accurate estimates, dependencies, and risk assessments
• Partnering with PMO, enable predictable delivery by ensuring solution readiness, sequencing, and risks

What you will bring:

• Post‑secondary education in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Proven delivery of complex, regulated, multi‑system initiatives – financial services experience strongly preferred
• Outcome‑driven and pragmatic; balances speed, risk, and quality
• Strong business, architectural, and distributed‑systems acumen
• Trusted leader with bias to action and clear delivery ownership
• Effective influencer across Business, Digital and Technology teams
• Calm, decisive leader in high‑complexity, fast‑changing environments
• Builds and develops high‑performing engineering teams; fluent in Agile / Lean environments

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The base salary for this position is between $114,200 - $164,200 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 

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.  

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are 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:  

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s 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 $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement. 

• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being. 

• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.  

• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options. 

• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!  
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.  

Learn more about Canada Life.  

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact  talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.  

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

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