VP Growth Strategy, Enablement & Performance

Permanent Full Time 

-

Client Advisory Services (CAS) is a key driver of Canada Life’s long-term growth, working alongside our Workplace, Wealth and Insurance businesses to provide clients and plan members with personalized advice and meaningful solutions. We’re focused on building deeper relationships with end-clients and plan members by expanding opportunities through employee advisors. Our team brings together several specialized teams—Freedom Experience (licensed retirement and insurance specialists), Financial Solutions Centre & Continuum (collaborative, team based financial advice), and Pinnacle (advisor succession and business transition support).

We are hiring a Vice President, Growth Strategy, Enablement & Performance, reporting to the SVP, Client Advisory Services. In this role you will drive our growth by leading our strategic growth initiatives, sales enablement and performance management. You will set long term priorities, strengthen advice and product alignment, and guide client engagement strategy through strong governance and collaboration with senior leaders across the enterprise.

 What you will do: 

• Establish and lead a team culture that seeks external influences and leans into leveraging AI daily with a growth and learning mindset.
• Lead the development and delivery of growth strategies across our team with a focus on advice to achieve long‑term business objectives.
• Apply strategic frameworks, data-driven decision making and market insights to shape the future state of Client Advisory Services. .
• Translate long‑term growth ambitions into clear strategic initiatives, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead  advice and enablement initiatives that enhance advisor  effectiveness.
• Own the design, oversight, and evolution of the performance management framework for our team ensuring alignment  across Workplace, Wealth, and Insurance, in partnership with enterprise performance teams.
• Develop and lead a test‑and‑learn strategy to improve advice effectiveness and client engagement, with a strong focus on client and advisor retention .

What you will bring 

• 10–15 years of progressive experience in advice / sales enablement, financial services, including senior leadership roles.
• A track record of shaping long‑term strategy for sales‑driven businesses within complex, enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and navigate a matrixed organization to drive outcomes.
• Proven experience designing and executing growth strategies with clear, measurable results.
• Expertise in building performance management frameworks that link strategy, metrics, insights, and decision‑making.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to anchor plans and recommendations in economics and financial drivers.
• Experience advancing AI, tools, processes, and operating models that improve advice efficiency and conversion.
• Ability to build collaborative, strategic partnerships across functions and levels of leadership.
• Strong talent leadership capabilities with a focus on developing people, fostering accountability, and building an engaged culture.
• Demonstrated change leadership, driving enterprise‑wide initiatives with clarity, alignment, and momentum

-

If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss 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. 

#LI-Hybrid