Board Director

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

Job summary

Securian Canada is seeking a forward-thinking Board Director to provide strategic oversight and governance. This executive will align the technology vision with business objectives, ensuring sound governance and ethical leadership while advocating for innovation in the financial sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a CTO or similar, with a strong understanding of digital transformation and regulatory environments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience serving on a board or advisory council.
• Experience as CTO or equivalent in a start-up or high-growth company.
• Deep knowledge of digital transformation and innovation strategy.
• Familiarity with Canadian insurance regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to shaping long-term strategies focusing on digital priorities.
• Uphold corporate governance standards and provide independent perspectives.
• Monitor organizational performance, management risk frameworks.
• Advocate for innovation across the board and engage in board committees.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Governance understanding

Digital transformation

Agile methodologies

Risk management

Collaboration

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.

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.