Intact Financial Corporation

IT Technical Advisor Specialist

Intact Financial Corporation$109K — $134K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in IT, especially in architecture or senior tech leadership.
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture and APIs.
  • Expertise in cloud platforms, data integration, infrastructure, and security best practices.
  • Familiarity with AI, automation, and systems orchestration.
  • Preferred experience with ITSM and digital transformation initiatives.
  • ITIL 4 or ITIL v5 certification or strong knowledge of ITIL practices is an asset.
  • Bilingual in French and English for regular communication across Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Design comprehensive end-to-end technology solutions across various platforms.
  • Translate business needs into effective, scalable solution designs.
  • Evaluate technology options and provide strategic recommendations.
  • Lead architectural planning for significant transformation projects.
  • Analyze current IT environments to identify deficiencies and improvement avenues.
  • Consult with various teams to ensure adherence to architecture standards.
  • Define solution architectures that align with business and technology objectives.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus plan with a potential payout of up to 30%.
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan with a 50% match on net shares.
  • Defined benefit pension plan offering guaranteed income for life.
  • Flexible pension offerings for long-term security.
  • Encouragement for candidates outside the typical salary range to apply.
Full Job Description
Salary range (but not limited to): 109,900 - 134,300 Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 15% As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) - with Intact matching 50% of your net shares. Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan. Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well. About the role The Technical Advisor Specialist acts as a Senior Solution Specialist for the IT Services portfolio, leading practical, scalable, secure, and reusable technology solutions that enable Digital Services through multiple digital technologies. This role supports the Experience and Enablement mandate by designing best-in-class digital experiences and translating business needs into end-to-end solution designs across enterprise workflow platforms, ITSM, automation, AI operating models, cloud, integration, infrastructure, and data capabilities. The role ensures solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, target-state roadmaps, resiliency, security, compliance, and long-term IT Services objectives. What you'll do here: Technical Advisor Specialist Responsibilities
  • Design end-to-end solutions spanning applications, integrations, APIs, data, cloud, infrastructure, security, and enterprise workflow platforms.
  • Translate business requirements into practical, scalable, secure, and reusable solution designs.
  • Evaluate technology options and recommend strategic solutions, including build-versus-buy analysis and cost/risk trade-offs.
  • Lead architectural planning for complex transformation initiatives and align technical design with business requirements.
  • Analyze the current IT environment to identify critical deficiencies, technical debt, obsolescence risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Consult with project, infrastructure, telecom, security, audit, and software engineering teams to ensure delivery alignment with approved architecture.
Enterprise Architecture Leadership
  • Define solution architectures that support strategic business objectives, transformation priorities, and enterprise technology roadmaps.
  • Develop and maintain architecture standards, principles, design patterns, implementation guidelines, and governance processes.
  • Create, update, and maintain architecture models, roadmaps, strategies, and reusable capabilities.
  • Lead architecture governance, design reviews, risk assessments, and compliance alignment.
  • Understand, advocate, and promote the architecture vision and value proposition across IT and business communities.
Technology Governance
  • Promote architecture consistency across platforms, products, and initiatives.
  • Establish reusable standards, integration patterns, and enterprise capabilities.
  • Support information security, resilience, compliance, operational, and audit requirements.
  • Guide delivery teams through implementation of approved architectural standards and modernization practices.
  • Lead and facilitate the evolution of architecture principles to support effective decision-making.
Strategic Planning
  • Contribute to future-state architecture vision, modernization strategies, and global IT architecture evolution.
  • Support platform consolidation, AI operating models, enterprise workflow platforms, ITSM, cloud, and digital experience initiatives.
  • Lead research and assessment of emerging technologies and identify practical adoption opportunities.
  • Consider long-term business scenarios, regulatory and security requirements, mission-critical application obsolescence, and evolving technology offerings.
What you bring to the table:
  • 10+ years of experience in information technology, including architecture or senior technical leadership responsibilities.
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, APIs, cloud platforms, data integration, infrastructure, and security best practices.
  • Strong knowledge of AI, automation, and systems orchestration, including how these capabilities improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and digital experiences.
  • Experience with ITSM, enterprise workflow platforms, and digital transformation initiatives is preferred.
  • ITIL 4 or ITIL v5 certification, or strong working knowledge of ITIL practices, is considered an asset.
  • Strong communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills across business, technology, security, telecom, infrastructure, audit, and engineering audiences.
  • Organized, proactive, results-driven, and comfortable working in a constantly evolving technology environment.
  • Team player and technical mentor with the ability to collaborate across diverse groups and quickly understand business and technology domains.
  • Bilingual in French and English is required to interact regularly with English-speaking clients and colleagues across Canada.
  • Must be eligible to work in Canada; Canadian work experience is not required.
#LI-Hybrid Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en pleine croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.

About Intact Financial Corporation

Intact Financial Corporation is a Canadian insurance company that provides property and casualty insurance to individuals and businesses. The company operates in Canada and the United States and offers a range of insurance products, including auto, home, and commercial insurance. Intact Financial Corporation was founded in 1809 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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