Manager, Growth Strategy

TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, London Economic Development Corporation; London; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Health & Wellness

Time Off

Financial Security

Rewards and Recognition

Community Emphasis

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking a Manager, Growth Strategy to help translate CAS’ long‑term priorities into actionable plans and to drive cross‑organizational strategies in London, Ontario. You will partner with senior leaders to ensure governance and disciplined execution of the strategic agenda with measurable outcomes.

You will lead the development of CAS’ vision across core pillars such as Individual Wealth, Retirement and Savings, Insurance and Benefits, while supporting budgeting and annual

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance, management consulting or corporate strategy experience.
• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, or Business preferred.
• Experience in managing enterprise-wide strategy and planning an asset.
• Self-starter with high motivational level, intellectual curiosity, and openness to learning.
• Strong business acumen, with demonstrated aptitude for strategic, analytical and critical thinking.
• Excellent analytical skills, including financial analysis, research and complex modeling.
• Expert in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel; expertise in think‑cell is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the AVP, Growth Strategy and Enablement and CAS leadership and the broader Canada Life organization in the development of our long-term vision for CAS, and within our core pillars.
• Drive strategic growth opportunities for CAS, including client segmentation, long‑term AI strategy, as well as broader capability enhancement, investment, and experimentation strategy and execution roadmap.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive developments, customer expectations and market dynamics to identify opportunities for innovation and growth.
• Play a key role in disseminating our strategy to key Canada Life stakeholders, ensuring that strategy translates into clear business plans, with measurable outcomes.
• Provide support for the annual planning and prioritization process, including management of CAS’ initiative budget, ensuring the effective allocation of resources and investments.
• Provide overall coordination support for CAS’ ongoing engagement and planning cycle with other key stakeholders, including audits, compliance reviews, and other assignments as required

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

PowerPoint

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, or Business

Tools

Excel

think-cell

Job description

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Client Advisory Services (CAS) is a key driver of Canada Life’s long‑term growth, working alongside our Workplace, Wealth and Insurance businesses to provide clients and plan members with personalized advice and meaningful solutions. CAS is focused on building deeper relationships with end clients and plan members by expanding opportunities through our employee advisors. Our team brings together several specialized teams—Freedom Experience (licensed retirement and insurance specialists), the Financial Solutions Centre and Continuum (collaborative, team‑based financial advice), and Pinnacle (advisor succession and business transition support).

We are hiring aManager, Growth Strategy, reporting to the AVP, Growth Strategy and Enablement. In this role, you will support our ambitions by contributing to CAS’ strategic growth planning. You will help translate long‑term priorities into actionable plans and advance cross‑organizational strategies. Working closely with the AVP and partnering with senior leaders across the enterprise, you will ensure strong governance, cross‑functional coordination, and disciplined execution of CAS’ strategic agenda.

What you will do

• Partner with the AVP, Growth Strategy and Enablement and CAS leadership and the broader Canada Life organization in the development of our long-term vision for CAS, and within our core pillars (Individual Wealth, Retirement and Savings, Insurance and Benefits)
• Drive strategic growth opportunities for CAS, including client segmentation, long‑term AI strategy, as well as broader capability enhancement, investment, and experimentation strategy and execution roadmap
  • Identify, prioritize, and accelerate potential strategic partnership opportunities with vendors
  • Provide business casing and presentation support
• Monitor industry trends, competitive developments, customer expectations and market dynamics to identify opportunities for innovation and growth
• Play a key role in disseminating our strategy to key Canada Life stakeholders, ensuring that strategy translates into clear business plans, with measurable outcomes
  • Contribute to preparation of materials for senior leadership and other high‑impact forums ensuring clear, concise, and impactful communications
  • Provide presentation, meeting, and strategy implementation support, including PowerPoint materials and driving overall storylining and ideation
• Provide support for the annual planning and prioritization process, including management of CAS’ initiative budget, ensuring the effective allocation of resources and investments
• Provide overall coordination support for CAS’ ongoing engagement and planning cycle with other key stakeholders, including audits, compliance reviews, and other assignments as required

What you will bring

• 5+ years of finance, management consulting or corporate strategy experience
• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, or Business preferred
• Experience in managing enterprise-wide strategy and planning an asset
• Self-starter with high motivational level, intellectual curiosity, and openness to learning
• Strong business acumen, with demonstrated aptitude for strategic, analytical and critical thinking
• Excellent analytical skills, including financial analysis, research and complex modeling
• Expert in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel; expertise in think‑cell is an asset

The base salary for this position is between $102,000 - $152,000 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 Lifewould like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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