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Reporting to the Senior Director, Disability Claims, the Director, Group Disability Claims Operations isresponsible for the leadership, performance, and ongoingevolutionofourdisability claims operations.The role ensures the delivery of consistent, high-quality service for plan members and clients while balancing employee engagement, operational performance, risk management, and financial accountability.Please note, we have two positions open, one based inToronto and the other one based in Montreal.
Leading teams across Canada, the incumbent translates business priorities into day-to-day execution, ensuring operations are equipped to respond to evolving client needs, disability trends, new technologies, and changing ways of working. The role is accountable fordeveloping a strong leadership culturethat effectively supports, engages and empowersourfrontline employees.The Director fosters a solutions-focused, client-centred culture that empowers teams to proactively support wellness and return-to-work outcomes while delivering exceptional service. Through strong leadership and operational discipline, the Director promotes accountability, innovation, and the thoughtful challenge oftraditionalpractices to continuously improve results for plan members, clients, and the business.
The Directorplays an active role in supporting business growth by partnering with clients, advisors and internal stakeholders to showcase iAs disability management capabilities and value proposition. The rolerepresents the organization in client meetings, advisor sessions, sales presentations, and industry events, providing expertise and insights that strengthen relationships, support client retention, and contribute to new business opportunities.
In partnership with the Director, Disability Strategy, Specialty Services & Excellence, the incumbent helps bring strategic initiatives into everyday operations, ensuring improvements are practical, sustainable, and deliver meaningful results for plan members, clients, and employees.
What you'll accomplish with us
1.Operational Excellence & Performance Leadership
Ensure consistent,high-qualityservice delivery nationally.
Lead regional disability operations, with a national, harmonized focus,to achieve service, quality, financial, productivity, and client experience objectives.
Drive performance, accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement across teams.
Optimize processes, controls, and operationalleadership andscalability.
2.Disability Claims & Risk Management
Ensure sound, consistent claims adjudication aligned with policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
Manage risk, governance, complex claims, appeals, and litigation support.
Protect the interests of plan sponsors, members, and the organization through effective claims management and risk oversight.
Monitor trends and performance to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
3.Technology Adoption& Operational Improvement
Partner with the Director, Disability Strategy and other stakeholders toimplement transformationandmodernization initiatives.
Ensurenew processes,technology andways of workingaresuccessfully adopted and embedded within day-to-day operations.
4.Talent& Leadership Development
Build and develop a high-performing leadership team and future-ready workforce.
Strengthen technical, leadership, and business capabilities.
Foster engagement, accountability, succession planning, and continuous learning.
5.StrategicCollaboration & Execution
Partner with key stakeholders to deliver business objectives and strategic initiatives.
Ensure operational readiness, effective implementation, and alignment with organization priorities.
Act as a trusted operational leader in transformation and change efforts.
6.Client & Market Leadership
Champion a client-centric culture that places client needs, outcomes and experiences at the centre of decision-making.
Inspire teams to reimagine the client experience, challenge traditional approachesand continuously enhance the value we deliver to clients and members.
Support high client retention and growth expectations through exceptional service and differentiated disability solutions.
Represent the organization as a subject matter expert with clients, advisors, and industry stakeholders.
Leverage operational insights and market trends to continuously enhance service delivery.
7.Governance, Data & Vendor Oversight
Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and governance requirements.
Use data and analytics to drive decisions, performance, and continuous improvement.
Oversee vendor and partner relationships to optimize quality, outcomes, and cost effectiveness.
What could accelerate your success in this role
We're looking for someone who:
10+ years of progressive leadership experience within disability claims management, claims,orotherrelated insurance operations.
Provensuccess leading large-scaleoperational teams in a complex, highservice-drivenenvironment.
Strong expertise in disability management,early intervention, proactiveclaims adjudication, rehabilitation, return-to-work practices, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
Demonstratedability to deliver service, productivity, quality, and financial results through operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Experience leading transformational change, process optimization, and technology-enabled initiatives, including digital and AI solutions.
Strong business, financial, and analytical acumen, with the ability to leverage data and insights to drive performance and service outcomes.
Exceptional leadership, coaching, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of building high-performing teams and developing leaders.
Proven ability to influence outcomes, inspire and develop high performing teams and to navigate complex situations, while fostering a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
Proven ability to influencesenior stakeholders, clients, and industry partners.
Advanced proficiency in both French and English, as the incumbent will be required to collaborate daily, both verbally and in writing, with unilingual English-speaking partners, teams, and stakeholders across Canada and internationally.
A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
AI is in everyone's hands, empowering you to increase your personal effectiveness while supporting the organization's growth;
A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.
Flexible group insurance plans
Competitive retirement savings plan
Employee share purchase plan
Vacation program, wellness days, and personal development days
Telemedicine services
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Ergonomic furniture program
Performance bonus
Discounts on iA products
And much more!
At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply. Your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!
The typical hiring range for this position is between 130,000$ and 150,000$ CAD per year; the base salary offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity related to the role. At iA, we are committed to offering a fair, equitable, and market-based compensation structure. Our market data is updated annually to reflect the most current market conditions.
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