Director, Strategy

TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, London Economic Development Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Health & Wellness

Time Off

Financial Security

Rewards and Recognition

Community

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking a Director of Strategy to join the Workplace Benefits and Retirement division. This role will support enterprise planning, drive growth, and align initiatives across functions to strengthen market position.

You will report to the AVP, Strategy, and lead high-impact projects, develop compelling materials for senior stakeholders, and foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture within the WBR division.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or related field.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through execution.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with data-to-action translation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives across Canada Life’s WBR business.
• Develop and deliver presentations and business cases for growth.
• Shape strategic direction and implement go-to-market strategies.
• Conduct market assessments and competitive analysis to inform decisions.
• Partner with senior leaders to design and execute initiatives.
• Coach and mentor junior team members and share best practices.

Skills

Strategy leadership

Cross-functional

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Undergraduate degree (Business/Finance/Economics/Engineering)

MBA or equivalent (asset)

Job description

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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 recommendations Shape strategic direction and contribute to setting the team’s intellectual agenda
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations, business cases, and communications Drive growth and go-to-market strategy
• Support the development and execution of go-to-market strategies for new and existing initiatives Conduct market assessments and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for growth, including new products, capabilities, and segments Partner with senior leaders and peers to design, refine, and implement initiatives
• Build team capability and culture
• Contribute to and foster a high performing, collaborative, and inclusive team environment Coach and mentor junior team members to support their development
• 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 Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience translating data into clear, actionable
• 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 Experience developing go-to-market strategies and supporting execution of growth initiatives
• 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’reunited by a shared purpose: to improve the financial,physicaland mental well-beingof Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’relooking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers,communitiesand 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’recommitted 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 handledin accordance withapplicable laws and Canada Life policies.

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

Location: Toronto, ON, CA London, ON, CA Winnipeg, MB, CA

Date: Sep 22, 2026