Board Director

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

Job summary

Securian Canada seeks a Board Director who will drive digital transformation and innovation while ensuring strong governance. Ideal candidates will have executive experience, particularly in fintech or Insurtech, and a passion for ethical leadership. This role offers a chance to shape strategies and contribute to a collaborative board culture in a high-performing environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Generous vacation time

Paid volunteer day

Paid personal and wellness days

Educational assistance

Flexible health and wellness account

RRSP matching program

Family-friendly maternity/parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience as a CTO or equivalent in a start-up or high-growth company.
• Strong understanding of board responsibilities and fiduciary obligations.

Responsibilities

• Shape long-term strategies focusing on digital and innovation priorities.
• Provide guidance on enterprise-wide digital initiatives and tech infrastructure.

Skills

Digital Transformation

Agile Methodologies

Strategic Mindset

Innovation Advocacy

Governance

Education

Experience on a Board

CTO Experience

Job description

Department: Executive/Strategy

Location: Waterloo, ON

Description

Who we need

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
  
  

Technology & Digital Transformation

• 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.
  
  

Why join?

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.

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