Director, Strategy

Permanent Full Time

Canada Life is seeking a Director, Strategy to join the Workplace Benefits and Retirement (W ) 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.

• Lead strategic initiatives
• Lead high-impact strategic initiatives across Canada Life’s W  business
• Apply structured approaches and analytics to generate clear, actionable recommendations
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations, business cases, and communications
• Support the development and execution of go-to-market strategies for new and existing initiatives
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for growth, including new products, capabilities, and segments
• Build team capability and culture
• Contribute to and foster a high performing, collaborative, and inclusive team environment
• Share knowledge and best practices across the team and organization

• 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
• 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

• Experience in financial services, group benefits, retirement, or a related industry
• Track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment on strategic decisions
• 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.

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development:
  Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:
  
  Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off:
  
  In addition…