Director, Technology Modernization

Permanent Full Time 

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We are looking for a Director, Technology Modernization to join our Insurance Solutions technology team. Reporting to VP, Technology, this role who will work closely with technology teams and business partners to deliver on key business outcomes as well as technology priorities, driving forward modernization in our applications, platforms and our ways of working.

What you will do

• Collaborate with technology and business teams to develop technology transformation roadmap that aligns with overall business strategy
• Assess existing on-prem applications to define cloud migration roadmap and execute the migration
• Collaborate with technology and business to evaluate new products and assess feasibility
• Enable engineering excellence, modernization and a deeper interlock between app dev and architecture
• Support technology discovery (early-stage assessments, POCs) in support of BU strategy
• Assess all risks and offer mitigation strategies, communicating impacts with an overarching view in mind
• Apply a challenger mindset to assess and validate business requirements, assumptions, and solution options
• As a trusted advisor, provide technical expertise and domain knowledge to advise and guide stakeholders and partners
• Foster a high-performance culture and add to Canada Life’s employee promise

What you will bring

• Bachelor Computer Science / Software Engineering or equivalent degree
• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in IT environments with a preference for significant complexity, highly regulated, and/or financial services with experience developing and promoting code into production
• Experience in designing and migrating applications to AWS or Azure
• Exposure/Involvement with Strategy/Delivery and having a Product mindset is desired
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies
• Enthusiasm for hands-on work to support innovative prototypes and guide development teams
• Knowledge of emerging technology trends and best practices for improving operational efficiency
• Experience in implementing tools to enhance productivity
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage independently with different levels of the organization and tailor communication based on audience (e.g. technology executive, business stakeholder, technical SME)

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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