Director, Strategy

Canada Life; Toronto; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Mental health benefit

Pension plan

Share ownership program

Employee discounts

Volunteer day

ERGs and mentorship

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking a Director, Strategy to join the Workplace Benefits and Retirement (WBR) division. You will lead enterprise and business unit strategic planning, drive growth initiatives, and partner with leaders across functions to shape and execute priorities.

You will develop compelling presentations and go-to-market strategies for new initiatives, evaluate growth opportunities, and build a high-performing, inclusive team culture.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives across Canada Life’s WBR business.
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations and business cases for senior stakeholders.
• Support go-to-market strategy development for new and existing initiatives.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for growth, including new products and capabilities.

Skills

Strategy leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Undergraduate degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Engineering

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Permanent Full Time

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

What you will do:

• Lead strategic initiatives
• Lead high-impact strategic initiatives across Canada Life’s WBR business
• Apply structured approaches and analytics to generate clear, actionable recommendationsDevelop 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

What you will bring:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Grow with Canada Life

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!

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 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 to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

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.