Manager, Global Technology Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

Permanent Full Time 

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The Technology GRC initiative is a strategic program aimed at establishing a Global Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) framework across Great‑West Lifeco on behalf of the Global Information Security Office. As part of the key initiative to implement the ServiceNow IRM solution, the Information Security & Technology Risk (ISTR) team requires a dedicated manager to ensure the platform effectively supports business, regulatory, and operational needs. This role will lead cross‑segment alignment, drive automation efforts, and enable the development and reporting of the Global Technology Risk Profile.

What will you do

• Lead and support the implementation, optimization, and ongoing management of ServiceNow IRM, ensuring alignment with GRC processes, regulatory expectations, and segment needs.
• Align and evolve information security policies and standards with industry frameworks (ISO 27001/2, COBIT, NIST) and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Canada, Europe, and US to harmonize governance practices and support consistent adoption of policies, standards, and controls.
• Provide governance expertise and risk‑based guidance to senior leaders, balancing business needs with security considerations to support informed decision‑making.
• Drive change management, communication, training, and stakeholder engagement to support adoption of GRC practices and process workflows.
• Prepare and deliver governance updates, executive presentations, and risk insights for senior leadership and oversight committees.
• Use ServiceNow IRM to aggregate and interpret enterprise outcome data, including risks, issues, controls, remediation updates, and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), for Lifeco‑level dashboards, metrics, and reporting.
• Aggregate and analyze segment‑level risk assessment outputs (technology, cyber, operational, regulatory, emerging) to support consolidated oversight.
• Support regulatory engagements (e.g., OSFI), including preparing responses, evidence, and submissions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate GRC processes, reporting, and workflows across segments.
• Contribute to broader information security and technology risk governance activities, including Risk Taxonomy Engineering, Emerging Technology Risk Management, Third Party Risk Assessments, Frameworks and Policy Management, Cybersecurity Maturity etc.

What will you bring

• 7–12 years of experience in Information Security, Technology Risk, or GRC roles within large complex organizations.
• Degree or Diploma in Information Technology and/ or business, or combined relevant field experience and certifications CISSP, CGRC, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT.
• Experience supporting or implementing ServiceNow IRM
• Experience in the designing, building, integrating, and maintaining a technology product, automation, and data structures that enable an organization’s GRC processes.
• Strong knowledge of frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, COBIT, CIS Controls) and regulatory expectations (OSFI B‑10, DORA, SOC 2, GDPR).
• Skilled at articulating technical risks in business language and influencing stakeholders across regions, lines of defence, and leadership levels.
• Excellent collaboration skills across global teams and multi‑segment environments.

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The base salary for this position is between  $119,300 - $169,300 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.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

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

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