Permanent Full Time
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.
This role reports to the AVP, Strategy, within Canada Life's Workplace Benefits and Retirement division.
What you will do:- Lead strategic initiatives
- Lead high-impact 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 Drive growth and go-to-market strategy
- 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
- Build team capability and culture
- 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
What you will bring:- 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
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in financial services, group benefits, retirement, or a related industry
- Track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment on strategic decisions Experience developing go-to-market strategies and supporting execution of growth initiatives
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering); advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is an asset
The base salary for this position is between
$114,200 - $164,200 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.
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Requisition ID: 7093
Category: Corporate Functions
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