Director, Technical Solutions

Permanent Full Time 

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We are looking for a Director, Technical Solutions - Regulatory Technology. This will be a hybrid role (3 in-office days per week) located out of Winnipeg, Toronto or London.

The Director, Technical Solutions – Regulatory Technology will work closely with our Business and Technology Leadership to ensure cross-enterprise regulatory compliance with a specialized focus on the Bill 64 Program.

This role requires strong Technical and Delivery Leadership, with a focus on communication, critical thinking and a bias to action. You will play a key role in developing and implementing solutions and business processes which directly reduce organizational risk and drive organizational compliance.

What you will do 

• Oversight and Delivery - Lead and drive cross-functional teams to deliver product solutions that meet business requirements and compliance with Regulatory Programs such as Bill 64.
• Technology Leadership - Collaborate with Technology Leadership teams to ensure reusable patterns and scalable solutions are developed across the enterprise while reducing bespoke solutions
• Regulatory Consultation and Program Development - Clarify Regulatory compliance outcomes for the organization and support the development of cross-enterprise Program Governance, Delivery structure, Technical Solutions and Change Management
• Reporting - Design and prepare recurring regulatory reporting for internal and external reports related to Bill 64 compliance including Steering Committee materials, Retention and Disposition KPI’s, Risk positions and Ecosystem compliance
• Manage risk and compliance in accordance with Canadian and Global standards. Ensure alignment/ adherence to Enterprise technology standards, vendor management standards, and risk standards
• Drive strategic outcomes - Balance Regulatory Compliance with Business Strategy, using strategic thinking to ensure we are effectively investing in solutions that support the overarching organizational outcomes

What you will bring 

• Post Secondary education in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Technology Leadership experience with ability to manage cross-enterprise teams and drive results in a complex, matrix environment
• Proven ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization
• Experience leading distributed teams including offshore delivery models is an asset
• Ability to pivot and quickly change direction in response to changing priorities. 
• Experience coaching and mentoring technical practitioners
• Strong communication, collaboration and relationship building skills. 
• Ability to lead, motivate and drive performance within a delivery team.
• Curiosity, problem solving skills and critical thinking skills.
• Growth mindset: open to new ways of working, experimentation, ability to use a try-it-and-fail-fast approach to ideas.

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The base salary for this position is between  $89,800 - $166,300 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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