Board Director

Securian Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Securian Canada is seeking a Board Director who is a strategic technology leader with a passion for innovation and governance. This role requires a strong background in digital transformation, agile methodologies, and experience in regulated sectors like fintech or Insurtech. The Board Director will contribute to shaping long-term strategies and ensure alignment between technology vision and business objectives while upholding the highest standards of corporate governance.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Generous starting paid vacation time

Paid volunteer day

Paid personal and wellness days

Educational assistance up to $3,500 a year

Flexible health and wellness account

Up to 14% RRSP matching program

Family-friendly maternity/parental leave

Qualifications

• Proven success in scaling businesses and technology functions.
• Strong understanding of board responsibilities and fiduciary obligations.
• Excellent judgment and independence of thought.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to shaping long-term strategies focused on digital and innovation priorities.
• Uphold corporate governance and fiduciary oversight.
• Monitor organizational performance and risk management frameworks.

Skills

Digital Transformation

Agile Methodologies

Innovation Strategy

Governance

Risk Management

Education

Experience as Chief Technology Officer or equivalent

Familiarity with Canadian insurance regulations

Job description

As a Board Director , you are a forward-thinking technology leader with a strong strategic mindset and a passion for innovation. With a successful track record as a Chief Technology Officer, or in a similar executive role within a start-up or scale-up, you have helped organizations grow from early stages to maturity, especially in regulated sectors like fintech or Insurtech.

You understand how to balance the pace of innovation with the responsibilities of governance. Your expertise in digital transformation, agile methodologies, and technology ecosystems allows you to contribute meaningfully to strategic board discussions. You are comfortable navigating complexity, translating technical insights into business value, and advising on risk, compliance, and operational resilience.

You are committed to good governance, ethical leadership, and inclusive decision-making. You bring sound judgment, independence of thought, and a collaborative spirit to every conversation. Most importantly, you are ready to help guide a company through its next chapter of transformation, growth, and purpose.

What you will do

Strategic Oversight

• Contribute to shaping long-term strategies, with a particular focus on digital and innovation priorities
• Ensure alignment between technology vision and overall business objectives
• Provide guidance on enterprise-wide digital initiatives, tech infrastructure, and emerging tools
• Evaluate the scalability, risk, and value of technology investments and innovation pipelines

Governance & Fiduciary Responsibility

• Uphold the highest standards of corporate governance and fiduciary oversight, consistent with Canadian and industry-specific regulations
• Provide independent, informed perspectives at board and committee meetings

Performance & Risk Monitoring

• Monitor organizational performance and leadership accountability
• Assess risk management frameworks, including cybersecurity, regulatory, and talent risk

Innovation Advocacy & Thought Leadership

• Serve as an advocate for innovation and transformation across the board
• Keep the board informed on emerging technologies and market shifts

Board Engagement

• Actively participate in relevant board committees (Technology, Risk, Innovation, etc.)
• Help foster a collaborative and strategically engaged board culture

What you will bring

• The Governance & Board Experience. Previous experience serving on a board or advisory council. Strong understanding of board responsibilities and fiduciary obligations. Demonstrated commitment to sound governance and ethical leadership.
• The Executive & Scaling Experience. Former or current CTO (or equivalent role) within a start-up or high-growth company. Proven success in scaling businesses and technology functions. Experience navigating regulated environments, ideally in fintech, Insurtech, or adjacent sectors.
• The Digital & Strategic Expertise. Deep knowledge of digital transformation, agile frameworks, and innovation strategy. Ability to align technical insights with broader business objectives.
• The Regulatory & Industry Knowledge. Familiarity with Canadian insurance regulations and OSFI compliance requirements. Awareness of evolving governance standards in highly regulated industries.
• The Financial & Business Acumen. Comfort interpreting financial statements and assessing the ROI of technology investments. Ability to contribute to value-driven strategic decisions.
• The Leadership & Influence. Excellent judgment and independence of thought. Ability to translate complex technical topics into accessible, strategic input. Collaborative approach to engaging with diverse board members and senior leaders. Strong advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and responsible innovation.

When you’re a part of Securian Canada, you’re a member of an agile and innovative, high-performing, bright-thinking, make-things-happen culture – so that together, we can discover the art of possible.

At our company, we see your potential on day one and challenge you to grow your unique strengths as you create a career filled with opportunity, collaboration, and purpose.

You’ll also be part of a team that’s committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who values diverse perspectives, so that you can be the person you want to be – both in, and outside, work.

Securian Canada offers a competitive total rewards program with a variety of perks and benefits, including :

• Flexible work arrangements with monthly financial allocations to support your work-life balance;
• Generous starting paid vacation time , plus additional vacation days for every year of service;
• Paid volunteer day so you can dedicate time to a cause you are passionate about;
• Paid personal and wellness days to support your total wellbeing;
• Educational assistance of up to $3,500 a year (with approval from your manager);
• Flexible health and wellness account (in addition to comprehensive drug and dental coverage) to help pay for a wide range of wellbeing services that are meaningful to you;
• Up to 14% of combined contributions to the RRSP matching program;
• Family-friendly maternity / parental leave and,
• Many more benefits, perks and programs.

If you have at least 70% of the qualifications we're looking for, want to work in a fast-growing, leading and progressive company, and feel driven to help Canadians and their families build secure futures – we want to hear from you!

Take the first step in building your future with Securian Canada. Apply now.

Securian Canada is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment and equal access to employment for all qualified applicants. As such, upon request, Securian Canada will work with applicants that require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] for accommodation requests. All information shared during any accommodation request process will be stored and used only in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Securian Canada / Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company policies.

Who we are – and who we’re here for

We’re here for all Canadians and their families – however they define family. Our practical, life-ready insurance and protection solutions are designed to help provide financial security, so that Canadians can spend more time making every moment count.

For more than 65 years, we’ve been giving Canadians the confidence to face life’s uncertainties. With offices in Toronto, Montreal, Burnaby, Waterloo and Winnipeg, Securian Canada brings together strong local roots and expertise, a North American footprint, and a global perspective – all while innovating at the speed the markets we serve expect.

Together with our U.S. parent company, Securian Financial, we are a leading insurance provider in the Canadian Financial Institution and Association & Affinity markets. We offer insurance solutions built with genuine care – providing specialized experiences to those we serve.

What we do every day to be our very best

Every day at Securian Canada means a day spent helping Canadians and their families build secure tomorrows. We’re agile and innovative, and we aren't afraid to challenge and create, or bring diverse perspectives to our work.