Director, Digital Technology Strategy & Execution

 

Permanent Full Time 

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Director, Digital Technology Strategy & Execution

 

The Digital Delivery & Platforms team is a critical enabler of Canada Life’s future. We are responsible for modernizing how we deliver digital experiences, platforms, and capabilities across the enterprise—spanning customer, advisor, operations, and employee journeys.

The Director, Digital Technology Strategy & Execution will play a pivotal role shaping Canada Life’s enterprise digital strategy, with a strong focus on AI-led transformation, platform modernization, and customer-led experience design. This role will define the why, what, and how of Canada Life’s digital future—identifying opportunities, crafting a compelling vision, and translating strategy into actionable, value-driven roadmaps.

This role reports to the Assistant Vice-President, Digital Strategy & Design and will engage regularly with VPs, SVPs, and executive leadership across the enterprise.

What you will do

 

• Define the Enterprise digital technology strategy for Canada Life, with a strong emphasis on AI, automation, platforms, and experience transformation.
• Develop a clear technology vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap aligning business ambition with technology enablement.
• Identify target state platforms and technology to achieve ambitions
• Work closely with Enterprise Architecture to define target state architecture and solution designs
• Translate strategy into actionable plans including investment cases, value hypotheses, delivery sequencing, and success metrics.
• Partner closely with Business, Operations, Technology, Data, Architecture, Security, Risk, and Legal teams.
• Lead diagnostics, market scans, and competitive benchmarking.
• Provide fact-based, analytical insights to inform executive decision-making.
• Support creation of executive- and board-level materials.
• Ensure strategy translates into measurable outcomes and roadmap.

What you will bring

 

• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to influence decision making
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and plan seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, senior leaders, and external partners
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in technology leading complex architecture and solutions in a range of industries including banking/financial services
• Previous hands-on experience as developer or technical lead
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working within the digital landscape and/or in an IT role
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a stakeholder relationship manager or equivalent experience
• Proven experience leading or working on digital transformation projects
• Experience in Operations/Sales division with a top Canadian life insurance carrier and/or MGA is an asset

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The base salary for this position is between $114,000 - $164,000 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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