AVP Digital Strategy & Design

Permanent Full Time 

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The Digital Delivery & Platforms team is a critical enabler of Canada Life’s future. We are responsible for modernizing how we deliver digital experiences, platforms, and capabilities across the enterprise—spanning customer, advisor, operations, and employee journeys.

The AVP, Digital Strategy & Design will play a pivotal role shaping Canada Life’s enterprise digital strategy, with a strong focus on AI-led transformation, platform modernization, and customer-led experience design. This role will define the why, what, and how of Canada Life’s digital future—identifying opportunities, crafting a compelling vision, and translating strategy into actionable, value-driven roadmaps.

This role reports to the Vice-President, Digital Delivery & Platforms and will engage regularly with EVPs, SVPs, and executive leadership across the enterprise.

What you will do

• Own the enterprise digital strategy for Canada Life, with a strong emphasis on AI, automation, platforms, and experience transformation.
• Develop a clear digital vision, strategic narrative, and multi-year roadmap aligning business ambition with technology enablement.
• Translate strategy into actionable plans including investment cases, value hypotheses, delivery sequencing, and success metrics.
• Partner closely with Business, Operations, Technology, Data, Architecture, Security, Risk, and Legal teams.
• Lead diagnostics, market scans, and competitive benchmarking.
• Provide fact-based, analytical insights to inform executive decision-making.
• Support creation of executive- and board-level materials.
• Ensure strategy translates into measurable outcomes.

What you will bring

• 8+ years of experience in digital strategy, management consulting, or transformation roles.
• Proven experience leading enterprise digital or AI strategies.
• Strong understanding of digital platforms, AI, automation, and modern architectures.
• Exceptional strategic, analytical, and financial acumen.
• Strong executive communication and influencing skills.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.

Why join Canada Life

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. You’ll help shape how millions of Canadians experience our products and services, delivering on our purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians.

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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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