Permanent Full Time 

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Assistant Vice-President, AI Solution Delivery

Canada Life has an ambition to apply human-led AI to innovate, elevate customer service, and accelerate growth across the organization. To succeed, we believe there is a need to deliver AI solutions at scale across the enterprise, enabling business strategy while adequately managing risk to protect the organization.

The role of the AVP, AI Solution Delivery is to bring technology leadership with a strong business mindset to lead the delivery of high-impact AI solutions across the enterprise, accelerating value realization from AI investments. This role is accountable for shaping and executing AI delivery priorities, partnering with business and technology leaders to translate strategy into production-ready solutions, and ensuring AI initiatives are implemented in a compliant, secure, and scalable manner.

What you will do

• Establish and lead the AI Solution Delivery team, providing hands-on leadership to deliver enterprise AI initiatives; provide strategic subject-matter leadership in support of business teams
• Provide delivery leadership by fostering strong engagement with leadership, business, and technology stakeholders; ensure clear communication of delivery objectives, progress, risks, and results
• Work closely with the business team to translate enterprise AI strategy and business priorities into clear delivery roadmaps, execution plans, and measurable outcomes
• Collaborate across business and technology teams to intake, triage, prioritize, and deliver organization‑wide AI use cases, emphasizing those with the highest strategic and business value
• Define and implement efficient processes for designing, building, deploying, operating, and supporting AI solutions in production
• Adapt and evolve AI delivery, operating, and support models as the organization matures and scales
• Serve as a trusted partner and product owner for custom AI models that are being used by business and technology teams.
• Partner with governance, risk, and oversight teams to ensure AI solutions are compliant and responsibly deployed
• Coach and mentor team members to achieve delivery objectives and support career growth

What you will bring

• University degree in Software Engineering, Data Science, or equivalent
• 7–10 years of experience leading AI / ML / Advanced Analytics solution delivery
• Experience working in a matrix organization
• Strong product and delivery mindset focused on business outcomes
• Expertise in agile delivery frameworks and product development lifecycles
• Business acumen with the ability to link AI delivery to measurable value
• Working knowledge of AI governance, data governance, and regulatory considerations
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in large, regulated organizations
• Commitment to continuous learning in AI and emerging technologies

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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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