Director, AI Wealth Enablement

Canada Life; Toronto; On-site; CAD 128,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Health & Wellness

Time Off

Financial Security

Rewards & Recognition

Community Emphasis

Job summary

Canada Life in Toronto seeks an AI Business Architect to identify high-value AI opportunities across advisor experiences and wealth processes, shaping business cases and success metrics. You will engage advisors to gather requirements and advocate AI adoption, while partnering with technology, data, and architecture teams to prioritize feasible use cases in a regulated environment.

You will also build AI literacy at the leadership level, measure value realization, and ensure responsible AI

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of AI capabilities and limitations in regulated environments.
• Ability to translate business problems into actionable AI opportunities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with functional leaders to identify high value AI opportunities for advisor experience and wealth processes.
• Unpack and shape AI business cases with clear problem statements, benefits, risks, and success measures.
• Engage advisors to gather requirements and advocate for AI capabilities adoption.
• Align business needs with technology, data, and architecture teams to prioritize feasible AI use cases.
• Build AI literacy across leadership by sharing insights and practical examples.

Skills

AI strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Business-IT translation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

What you will do

• Partner with functional leaders to identify high value opportunities where AI can improve outcomes and efficiency as related to advisor experience, dealer processes, compliance needs, and other wealth opportunities
• Work with business leaders to unpack and shape AI business cases, clarifying the problem to solve, expected benefits, risks, and success measures before solutions are pursued
• Establish channels to engage directly with advisors; gather feedback to form as requirements to solve advisor productivity and complexity issues using AI, while also being an advocate for existing and emerging AI capabilities that advisors should be adopting
• As part of business architecture align with existing mandate to translate business needs into clear AI use cases and requirements, partnering with technology, data, and architecture teams to prioritize, assess feasibility, and alignment to enterprise AI capabilities and standards
• Build AI literacy and proficiency across leadership teams by sharing insights, patterns, and practical examples of what is working, and what is not, across the organization
• Measure and track value realization from use cases
• Champion responsible AI practices, ensuring compliance with privacy, security, and ethical standards
• Stay current on AI trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings

What you will bring

• Deep understanding of AI capabilities and limitations (including generative AI, automation, analytics, and machine learning) and how they apply in regulated environments such as financial service, inclusive of wealth
• Strong ability to bridge business strategy and technology, translating business problems into actionable AI opportunities and explaining AI concepts in clear, practical terms
• Experience with engaging stakeholders in the field; advisors, and/or advisor support teams
• Demonstrated experience developing, assessing, and prioritizing business cases, including benefits realization and outcome measurement
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and drive cross-functional outcomes across business and technology stakeholders
• Exceptional stakeholder leadership and partnership skills, with confidence engaging senior business, compliance, and technology leaders
• Strong judgment and systems thinking, balancing innovation with risk, governance, and long-term sustainability
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Passion for innovation, with a track record of challenging the status quo and embracing change in AI adoption
• Learning mindset with ability to experiment, embrace learnings, and pivot quickly

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial,physicaland 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!

What we offer

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 annuallytowardseducation reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits,plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation andpersonal days,we support communityinvolvement with avolunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program andadditionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition:Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis onCommunity:We provide aworkplace whereemployeesfeel connected and supported throughEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs),mentorshipprograms,socialclubsandevents.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Requisition ID: 6892

Category: Digital Technology

Location: Toronto, ON, CA London, ON, CA Mississauga Ontario, ON, CA, L4W 0E4

Base salary for this position is between $128,200 - $178,200 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.

Date: Oct 28, 2026