Director, Digital Technology Strategy & Execution
Canada LifeWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada • London, Ontario, Canada • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posted May 12, 2026
114000 - 164000 CAD
Full Time
About the Company
Canada Life is a top Canadian life insurance carrier and/or MGA, trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributing to the strength of communities across the country.
Job Description
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.
Requirements
- Define the Enterprise digital technology strategy for Canada Life
- Develop a clear technology vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap aligning business ambition with technology enablement
- 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
Benefits
- Flexible health and dental benefits
- A $5,000 mental health benefit
- In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day
- A company-matching pension plan
- A share ownership program and additional investment options
- Employee recognition programs
- Service milestone celebrations
- Employee discounts