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About the Role

This one-year contract role will play a key leadership position within the Product workstream, partnering closely with the Director, Dealer Product and cross-functional stakeholders to design and implement the future-state product framework for the amalgamated dealer. The successful candidate will help align and rationalize product shelf offerings across organizations, assess downstream impacts to operations, compliance, advisors, and clients, and establish a robust product governance structure and decision-making process that supports the combined dealer's strategic objectives and regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of the Product workstream strategy for the dealer amalgamation initiative
Conduct analysis of existing product shelves, product categories, and product taxonomies across participating dealers
Identify opportunities to harmonize, consolidate, and optimize product offerings while maintaining advisor and client needs
Develop recommendations and supporting business cases for future-state product shelf design
Assess and document downstream impacts arising from product integration decisions, including operational processes and controls, compliance and regulatory requirements, advisor and client experience, and technology and data implications
Partner with Operations, Compliance, Legal, Technology, Advisor Experience, and Business Readiness teams to support implementation planning and execution
Support the continued design and implementation of a comprehensive product governance framework for the amalgamated dealer
Define governance structures, decision rights, committee mandates, escalation paths, and approval processes
Develop policies, procedures, and operating models supporting effective product lifecycle management and oversight
Establish ongoing monitoring, reporting, and governance practices to ensure regulatory adherence and business effectiveness
Lead workstream activities and deliverables within project timelines
Build strong relationships with senior leaders, business partners, and subject matter experts
Facilitate working sessions, workshops, and decision-making forums
Prepare executive-level presentations, recommendations, and status reporting
Identify risks, dependencies, and issues, and develop mitigation strategies

Requirements

Deep knowledge of the wealth management industry
Strong stakeholder management skills
Experience leading complex change initiatives

Location

London
Toronto

Work Type

Temporary
Full Time
Hybrid

Salary/Compensations

$90,400 - $140,400 annually

Benefits

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.

About the Company

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, do the right thing, and deliver – for our customers, communities and each other.
Learn more about Canada Life.

Equal Opportunity

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.