IT Advisor

Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc; Magog; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Telemedicine services

EFAP (Employee and Family Assistance)

Job summary

Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc is seeking an IT Advisor to align, coordinate, and monitor technology initiatives across the organization in a hybrid Canada-based role. The successful candidate will serve as the primary liaison among business teams, technology teams, and partners, driving governance, risk management, and performance reporting.

With at least five years in IT, a DEC in IT or Business Administration, and experience in Scrum/PM, you will influence

Qualifications

• DEC in IT or related field; alternative in Business Administration is acceptable.
• At least five years in Information Technology with project leadership experience.
• Experience as Scrum Master or in project management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and align technology initiatives with business priorities.
• Plan, analyze, and oversee technology initiatives under your responsibility.
• Prioritize initiatives to support planning and delivery.
• Monitor progress through analysis to implementation lifecycle.
• Identify risks, dependencies, constraints, and issues impacting delivery.
• Serve as main contact for stakeholders; foster collaboration across teams.
• Produce status updates, KPIs, and dashboards for governance committees.
• Track budgets and delivery efforts; support continuous governance improvements.

Skills

Scrum Master

Project management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

French (advanced)

English (intermediate)

Education

DEC in IT or Business Administration

Job description

Build the Future with Us

Are you driven by technological transformation and eager to contribute to the purpose of an organization committed to helping clients feel confident and secure about their future? As an IT Advisor, you will play a central role in aligning, coordinating, and monitoring the sector’s technology initiatives.

What You’ll Accomplish with Us

As an IT Advisor, you will be at the heart of our mission. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the alignment and coordination of technology initiatives to promote consistency and alignment with business priorities.
• Coordinating the analysis, planning, and execution of the technology initiatives under your responsibility.
• Recommending and coordinating initiative priorities to support planning and prioritization activities.
• Monitoring progress throughout the entire initiative lifecycle, from analysis through implementation.
• Identifying, documenting, and managing risks, dependencies, constraints, and issues that may impact delivery.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and fostering effective collaboration among business teams, technology teams, and partners.
• Producing and communicating status updates, performance indicators, and dashboards for various governance committees.
• Maintaining ongoing visibility into initiative progress, potential impacts, and decision-making requirements, while promptly escalating critical issues.
• Monitoring budgets, estimates, and delivery efforts while contributing to the continuous improvement of management, coordination, and governance practices.

What Could Accelerate Your Success in This Role

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a college diploma (DEC) in Information Technology, Business Administration, or another relevant field.
• Has at least five years of experience in Information Technology.
• Has experience as a Scrum Master or in project management.
• Is recognized for strong negotiation skills and leadership.
• Demonstrates strong analytical abilities.
• Possesses a critical mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Builds effective collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Has an advanced level of French and an intermediate level of English, as the role requires daily communication via calls and emails with unilingual English-speaking partners.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• A work environment where learning and development are combined with a shared pursuit of excellence.
• Artificial intelligence tools available to everyone, enhancing personal effectiveness and supporting organizational growth.
• A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace where your potential can thrive and grow.
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring, innovative workspaces.

Competitive Benefits

• Flexible group insurance plan
• Competitive retirement savings plan
• Employee share purchase plan
• Vacation program, wellness days, and personal development days
• Telemedicine services
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Ergonomic furniture program
• Performance bonus
• Discounts on iA products
• And much more!