IT Advisor

iA Financial Group; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance plan

Competitive retirement savings plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation program, wellness days, and P

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking an IT Advisor in Quebec. You will align, coordinate, and monitor technology initiatives across business units and governance bodies.

You’ll manage risks, budgets, and dependencies while collaborating with partners and technology teams to ensure visibility into progress. The role requires a DEC in IT or related field, 5+ years in IT, Scrum Master/PM experience, strong leadership, and bilingual communication (French advanced, English intermediate).

Qualifications

• Holds a college diploma (DEC) in Information Technology or Business Administration.
• At least five years of experience in Information Technology.
• Experience as a Scrum Master or in project management.
• Advanced level of French and intermediate English for daily communication with partners.

Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment and coordination of technology initiatives to business priorities.
• Coordinate analysis, planning, and execution of initiatives under responsibility.
• Recommend and coordinate initiative priorities for planning and prioritization.
• Monitor progress through the initiative lifecycle from analysis to implementation.
• Identify, document, and manage risks, dependencies, constraints, and issues.
• Serve as primary contact for stakeholders and foster collaboration across teams.
• Produce status updates, KPIs, and dashboards for governance committees.
• Maintain visibility into progress and escalate critical issues when needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

DEC in Information Technology or Business Administration

Tools

Scrum

Job description

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.

Leveraging your broad view of priorities, risks, dependencies, budgets, and project progress, you will directly contribute to the consistent and effective delivery of technology initiatives. You will be at the heart of collaboration between business units, technology teams, partners, and governance bodies to support decision-making and ensure clear visibility into the progress of 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!

Location(s)

Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s)

Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date

2026-11-15

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs.