Lead Claims Data Consultant

Employment Type: New Role
Working Business Language: English. This role is considered a head‑office role and will be required to communicate with internal stakeholders across Canada where the primary business language utilized is English.
Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full‑time and part‑time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top‑up programs and are provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan. The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role.

The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $110,000 - $150,000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.

At Wawanesa, we offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in‑office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations:
Winnipeg, MB;
Wawanesa, MB;
Vancouver, BC;
Calgary, AB;
Edmonton, AB;
Lethbridge, AB;
Toronto (North York), ON;
Kitchener, ON;
Ottawa, ON;
Montreal, QC;
Quebec City, QC, Moncton, NB;
Dartmouth; NS. The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa Mutual”), founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada.

Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,300 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change.

We are also proud to be recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers. To learn more visit  We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.

Reporting to the Director of Claims Analytics & Insights, this role serves as a senior technical expert and thought leader within the Claims Analytics & Insights team. The Lead Claims Data Consultant transforms complex claims data into actionable insights, advanced analytics, and strategic recommendations that drive operational excellence. Acting as a trusted advisor to Claims leadership, this role influences decision‑making through deep‑dive analysis, innovative solutions, and best‑in‑class reporting, while mentoring other analysts and contributing to the evolution of Wawanesa’s data capabilities.

• Serve as the primary technical expert for advanced analytics and complex data modeling within Claims Analytics & Insights.
• Lead the design and execution of deep‑dive analyses to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities impacting Claims Operations.
• Develop and deliver high‑impact dashboards, reports, and presentations tailored for senior leadership and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with Claims leadership and cross‑functional teams (Actuarial, Data Management, IS, etc.) to identify analytical needs and recommend solutions.
• Drive enhancements to data quality, governance, and reporting standards; ensure adherence to best practices.
• Act as a mentor and technical coach for analysts, providing guidance on methodologies, tools, and problem‑solving approaches.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies and…