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About the Role
Canada Life is seeking a Director, Strategy to join the Workplace Benefits and Retirement (WBR) division. This team operates at the center of the group benefits business, advising senior leaders on complex, high-impact strategic issues. As a Director, you will support enterprise and business unit strategic planning, lead initiatives that drive growth, and advance key business priorities. You will work closely with partners across functions to shape, align, and execute initiatives that strengthen the division’s market position and drive innovation.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic initiatives across Canada Life’s WBR business
- Apply structured approaches and analytics to generate clear, actionable recommendations
- Shape strategic direction and contribute to setting the team’s intellectual agenda
- Develop and deliver compelling presentations, business cases, and communications
- Support the development and execution of go-to-market strategies for new and existing initiatives
- Conduct market assessments and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for growth, including new products, capabilities, and segments
- Partner with senior leaders and peers to design, refine, and implement initiatives
- Contribute to and foster a high performing, collaborative, and inclusive team environment
- Coach and mentor junior team members to support their development
- Share knowledge and best practices across the team and organization
Requirements
- 6–10+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or a related field
- Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through execution
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience translating data into clear, actionable recommendations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for and engaging senior stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Skills
- Strategy consulting
- Corporate strategy
- Structured approaches
- Analytics
- Presentation development
- Business case development
- Communication
- Go-to-market strategy
- Market assessment
- Competitive analysis
- Financial services
- Group benefits
- Retirement industry
- Influencing senior stakeholders
- Strategic decision-making
Location
- Canada
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full Time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Director
Education Level
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering)
- MBA or equivalent (asset)
Salary/Compensations
- $114,200 - $164,200 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: Workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.
About the Company
- Canada Life is 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.
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.