Director, Quality Engineering Practice Lead

Permanent Full Time 

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The Quality Engineering Practice Lead is responsible for championing Quality Engineering practices across the organization. This leader drives excellence in QE by developing and sharing standards, frameworks, and best practices in collaboration with other QE Communities of Practice (COP) leads. They focus on capability building, performance improvement, and the strategic advancement of automation and Quality Engineering Practices and Standards.

What you will do: 

QE Practice Leadership

• Define, evolve, and promote QE standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Develop QE COP and structure
• Collaborate with QE COP leads to ensure consistency and alignment across teams.
• Act as a thought leader in QE, staying ahead of industry trends and innovations.
  
  

Capability & People Development

• Identify skill gaps and lead initiatives to upskill QE professionals.
• Mentor QE team members and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Develop and deliver training programs, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
  
  

Performance & Maturity Measurement

• Establish KPIs and metrics to assess QE effectiveness and maturity.
• Measure and report on automation coverage, test reliability, and defect leakage.
• Use insights to drive continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.

Automation Strategy & Standards

• Define organizational standards for test automation tools, frameworks, and practices.
• Promote scalable and maintainable automation solutions across teams.
• Ensure alignment with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines to accelerate delivery.

What you will bring:

Domain Expertise

• Deep expertise in quality engineering principles, tools, and methodologies (e.g., shift-left testing, test automation, performance testing, CI/CD, DevOps).
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with modern test automation tools and frameworks.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on metrics and outcomes.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

Individual Skills

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align QE practices with business goals and transformation objectives and Proficiency in test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and QE tools.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Skilled in using metrics and analytics to guide improvements.
• Coaching & Mentoring: Experience in developing talent and fostering team growth.
• Change Leadership: Ability to lead change initiatives and influence cross-functional teams.
• Collaboration & Facilitation: Strong interpersonal skills to work across teams and COPs.
• Communication: Clear and compelling communicator, able to tailor messages for technical and non-technical audiences.

Mindset & Behaviors

• Always seeking ways to enhance QE practices and outcomes.
• Encourages learning, experimentation, and resilience.
• Focused on delivering quality that meets user needs and expectations.
• Takes ownership of outcomes and drives results.
• Builds trust and enables others to succeed.
• Stays informed about emerging trends and technologies in QE.
• Upholds high standards of ethics and transparency.

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The base salary for this position is between $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 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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