Co-operators

Manager, Systems Development

Co-operators$91K — $141K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7 years of experience in Information Technology or a related field.
  • Post-secondary degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
  • Expertise in IT solutions delivery with basic knowledge of insurance and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Digital and Advisor DevOps team within Shared Services.
  • Design solutions for complex systems and integration with multiple platforms.
  • Develop relationships with business and tech partners to align on automation solutions.
  • Guide daily activities and planning for large initiatives.
  • Educate the team on strategic tools and technologies to enhance operations.

Benefits

  • Training and development opportunities for career growth.
  • Flexible work options and paid time off for personal needs.
  • Holistic well-being programs for physical and mental health.
  • Paid volunteer days to support community engagement.
  • Comprehensive total rewards package including retirement plans, health benefits, and mental health support.
Full Job Description
Company: CGL
Department: Digital Technology Platforms
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: This role operates in English.

The Opportunity:

As the Manager, Systems Development, you will lead the Digital and Advisor DevOps team within our newly established Shared Services team. You will guide a high-performing team in delivering cloud-first solutions, advancing automation and DevOps practices, and providing the platforms, standards, and expertise that enable secure, scalable, and reliable solutions across the enterprise. Through technical leadership and continuous improvement, you will help teams innovate faster, deliver efficiently, and achieve operational excellence.

How you will create impact:

  • Formulating designs and solutions for a complex system or for integration with multiple systems, hardware platforms, and development environments.
  • Developing productive working relationships with business and technology partners to align on solutions with the goal of automating everything from code commit to production
  • Providing guidance and direction for day-to-day activities and guide the team through the planning of activities and assigning tasks for large and complex initiatives.
  • Educating the team on the importance of implementing effective strategic tools and technologies and providing support on applications, technology, data integration, and system development.
  • Coaching and developing your team, recruiting and selecting talent, managing and rewarding performance, and fostering an agile culture to deliver on strategic objectives.


To join our team:

  • You have seven years of experience in Information Technology or a related field.
  • You have a post-secondary degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
  • You have expertise in IT solutions delivery and basic knowledge of insurance and financial reporting.


How you will succeed:

  • You build trusting relationships and provide feedback to enable the successful development of your team and colleagues.
  • You foster innovation and continuous improvement with a focus on client experience.
  • You facilitate the adoption of change and create a high-performance culture through alignment of your team's work with organizational goals.
  • You successfully convey messages and demonstrate openness to exploring alternative points of view.
  • You use critical thinking to guide decision making.


What you need to know:

  • You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.


What's in it for you?

  • Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
  • Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
  • A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
  • Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
  • In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.


Expected salary range $91,058 - $141,000+

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.

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About Co-operators

Co-operators provides auto insurance, home insurance, life insurance, commercial insurance, farm insurance, and group insurance, as well as investment products and property development. They provide travel-related insurance products, hospital and medical coverage, accidental death and dismemberment, vehicle replacement, and hospital and medical coverage insurance.

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