IT Advisor

iA Financial Group; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance

Competitive retirement plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation program

Wellness days

Personal development days

Telemedicine services

EFAP

Ergonomic furniture program

Performance bonus

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking an IT Advisor to align, coordinate, and monitor technology initiatives across business and tech teams in a hybrid Quebec City area role. The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive on-time delivery.

Required DEC in IT or related field with 5+ years in IT, plus Scrum Master or project management experience. Strong French with intermediate English is needed for daily partner communications.

Qualifications

• Holds a DEC in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in Information Technology.
• Experience as a Scrum Master or in project management.
• Strong negotiation skills and leadership abilities.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Critical mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Builds collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced French and intermediate English for daily calls with partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and align technology initiatives with business priorities.
• Lead planning, analysis, and execution of assigned initiatives.
• Prioritize initiatives to support planning activities.
• Monitor initiative progress from analysis through implementation.
• Identify and manage risks, dependencies, constraints, and issues.
• Serve as primary contact for stakeholders and foster collaboration.
• Produce status updates, KPIs, and dashboards for governance.
• Escalate critical issues and maintain visibility into progress.

Skills

IT project management

Scrum Master

Stakeholder negotiation

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

DEC in IT or related field

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

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.

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.

As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation and engagement, iA once again stands out this year as one of Canada’s top employers according to Forbes. In 2026, iA Financial Group also ranks 1st among major publicly traded Canadian insurers. At iA Financial Group, our differences make us unique. We are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity because we believe that it is by bridging our differences that we will be stronger. Our employees’ wellbeing is our priority. We are also committed to creating a stimulating and safe work environment, in addition to offering a real work-life balance with our flexible work model. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation, iA has been ranked as one of the top employers in Canada in 2023 by Glassdoor and Forbes.